PMW Youth Track & Field - About Our Clinic

CLINIC INFORMATION

Spring 2025 brings our fourth annual PMWT&F Youth Clinic. Give your kids an opportunity to get out our the house, learn about the sport that we love, be active & compete and most importantly HAVE FUN!

Track & Field is a sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping and throwing. Many athletes join the sport for the competitive factors, however, we also have many athletes who join to challenge their goals, earn a varsity letter, get fit or to stay in shape for another sport, while finding their own success. Track & Field is the ultimate sport and we think everyone should get involved - all ages!

We are proud to say that we are the largest team at PMW High School. With that being said, we have the greatest amount of possibilities for athletes to get involved for grades 7-12. With 18 different events offered, there are options for everyone!

A typical morning at the clinic...

10:30am-11am check-in

11am Warmup begins, where we introduce dynamic stretching skills that parallel multiple sports

11:15 Technique practice & small group instruction

11:45 Event specific skills, drills & event games

12:25 Cool down and dismissal

Session 1 Welcome Letter & Agenda click for newsletter (updated 3/18/25)

Session 2 Welcome Letter & Agenda click for newsletter (updated 3/27/25)

Session 3 Welcome Letter & Agenda click for newsletter (updated 4/3/25)

Youth Meet & Agenda click for newsletter (updated 4/29/25)

STAFF INFORMATION

All skilled staff members and current athlete volunteers will be present for clinic sessions, providing small group instruction and one-on-one attention for all age groups.

Coach Bri Palazzi, Head Coach - Sprints

Coach Palazzi has been on the athletics staff since 2009 and a member of the Health & Physical Education Department since 2006. She also is the Head Cross Country Coach in the Fall since 2009. Coach has her Masters Degree in Exercise Science, which translates well to the sport of track and field. As a high school athlete, Palazzi competed in any event 400 meters and down on the track and both horizontal jumps. She competed 1 year for St. Francis University and 3 years at Lock Haven University as a sprinter and jumper.

Coach Palazzi's favorite part of coaching T&F is "seeing the athletes find success and meet the goals they have been working towards, while challenging themselves beyond their comfort zone, pushing themselves to their limits, gaining confidence in themselves and their abilities, being resilient and always reaching to their highest potential."

Coach Samantha Brathwaite, Asst. Coach - Hurdles

Coach Antre Cole, Asst. Coach - Jumps

Coach Cole has been a dedicated member of the PMW school community since attending school as a student. He is now entering 6th year as track and field Jumps event coach. He also coaches boys basketball for the past 4 years and football for this past year. As an athlete for the Panthers, he competed in multiple events, ranging from the high jump, triple jump, 100m, 400m, and the 800m run. He has coached 3 District Champions and a State Medalist

Coach Cole's favorite part of coaching T&F is "seeing the athletes who work the hearts off, see results both individually and as a team."

Coach Tyler Gettmann, Asst. Coach - Distance

Coach Gettmann has been with the Track and Field program for six years now. His main focus is working with the distance athletes. He enjoys seeing athletes get better as the season progresses. Distance can be a grueling part of track and field, but with the right training everyone can enjoy this lifelong part of the sport. Coach Gettmann ran both cross country and track at his alma mater Central Bucks High School East. He has coached baseball and soccer in the past within the school district. He enjoys spending time with his family and two young kids, Miles and Maizie.

One of Coach Gettmann's favorite quotes is, "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."

Coach Justin Roughan, Asst. Coach - Throws

Coach Roughan joins the squad for his first season this spring. His main focus will be the throwing events. As a 4 year thrower throughout high school, he was a district medalist in the shot put. Coach also adds football coach to his resume in the fall season. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and his two daughters, Luna and Hazley, as well as powerlifting.

One of Coach Roughan's favorite quotes is, "When life knocks you down, try to land on your back, because if you can look up, you can get up." This quotes pretty much sums up track and field because it takes a lot of technique and struggling is a part of the sport but having a get up win mentality is where success comes from.

See more on our coaching staff and team on our district website: Click here to view

PMW Athletics HYPE Video: Click here to view

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Ella Bray, Class of 2022 - Track & Field & Cross Country

Participated in Girls on the Run as a young athlete, learned goal setting and perseverance through the program. Member of both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams from 7 through 12th grade. Multi-year letter winner, Team Captain, Placed 6th at the 2021 District 11 Championships, the highest placing female in school history. Qualified for the PIAA State Championships in Hershey. Broke the 5k School Record time - 19:30 at Pleasant Valley in October 2021. Several class records in T&F, with her eyes on the school records in the Mile and 2 Mile by the end of her senior year. Ella now competes in both sports at distance powerhouse Lock Haven University, studying to become a Health & Physical Education teacher and Coach.

What the Sport of Track & Field Means To Me? "Running allows me to compete in a sport, stay healthy and fit and gives me a way to clear my head and relieve stress."

Mikey Lawrence, Class of 2022 - Track & Field

Member of both the Football and Track & Field teams through his high school career, Mikey was a member of both the sprints and jumps squads. He was a multi-year letter winner, Team Captain and placed 1st at the 2022 District 11 Championships in the Triple Jump. He qualified for the PIAA State Championships in Shippensburg his senior year in the triple jump. Mikey now competes in both indoor and outdoor track and field at Lock Haven University, studying to become a History teacher.

4x100 meter Relay Team

School Record Holders, District 11 Medalists - 2017 Gold, 2018 Silver, All-EPC League All-Stars, PIAA State Championships Qualifiers

Why do you participate in T&F?

“I enjoy participating in track for many reasons that help me excel as an athlete and individual. Being a multi sport athlete, track helps me build confidence, strength, and agility. The feeling I get when I step on the track reminds me that I’m doing this sport for a reason. Along with being an athlete, building friendships and interacting with new people makes running track even more entertaining. Anyone who is down for a challenge, and willing to work hard should definitely consider competing in track & field.” - Kaleb Monaco '20

Maurice Whittle, Class of 2020 - Track & Field & Basketball

Member of the Track & Field Team for multiple years, Mo competed in sprinting and jumping events. District and EPC champion, State qualifier. Currently competes for Shippensburg University, where he was crowned All-American for his performance with the 4x1 his freshman year (2021).

100m -- 10.4h/10.64

Long Jump -- 23-4.5

Triple Jump -- 47-11.5

4x100m anchor leg -- 42.87

Chay Garrett, Class of 2018 - Track & Field

Chay was only on the team a short time, but made the most of it! Chay qualified her senior year for the state meet, where she went in with a goal in mind. A few short hours later, she left Shippensburg with a state medal!

Isaiah Wiggins Class of 2017 - Track & Field , Basketball

Isaiah Wiggins was a multi-sport athlete that sprinted and jumped for the panthers. A member on the District Gold winning 4x100m relay, he was also district champ in the Triple Jump and High Jump. Capped off his career with a 4th place medal at the PIAA State Championships in 2016.

Tiera Hudson Class of 2021 - Track & Field , Basketball, Field Hockey

Kaya Meler, Class of 2024 - Track & Field & Cross Country (click for stats)

Attends Lehigh University, where she represents the Mountain Hawks on both the Cross County and Track & Field Teams. She currently holds 4 school records and 9 class records for the Panthers. She was also awarded the prestigious EPC Scholar Athlete Award her senior year.

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