Welcome to Motor City Track Club! Established 1965
Motor City Track Club is an all-volunteer organization and 501c3 non-profit corporation. Since 1965, we have served our athletes and the Detroit Community and adapted our goals to meet their evolving needs. Our goal, in association with the United States Track and Field Association (USATF) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is to promote the development of the Youth of Detroit in the areas of track and field as well as life skills which will help them become productive contributing members of society. For over 50 years, we have provided a place for the youth to develop new skills or enhance skills they already possess, to test these skills against others and to make new friends. The Club stresses good sportsmanship and development of self-esteem and physical well-being.
Our Focus
The Motor City Track Club Staff (Coaches and Volunteers) will focus on two primary directives which the program is based:
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT – will encompass a variety of essential techniques needed to perform successfully in the sport of track and field. Track season will operate 12 months and is scheduled as follows: Athletes will receive two hours of extensive training per session in various techniques and drills essential in Track and Field. Training will involve key elements of physical fitness, strength training and endurance.
NUTRITION / HEALTH EDUCATION – proper diet and exercise and nutritional information will provided to all youth. Athletes will be trained to practice healthy living habits, including getting proper amounts of exercise rest, abstaining from drug and alcohol use and eating balanced meals on a daily basis.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT – will include activities geared toward keeping youth on target for higher education. Participants enrolled in tutoring programs will meet twice a week for one hour sessions with our staff of certified teachers at various locations.
ADVANCED EDUCATION INITIATIVES – participants will receive assistance in preparation for the SAT / ACT exams (for college bound students), campus tours, coaching network and college referrals.