January Track and Field Camp

Track and Field Day Camp

January 3rd, 2026

Liberty University’s Track & Field Day Camp offers a dynamic and immersive experience for aspiring athletes. Participants will receive expert coaching and training from our esteemed coaching staff and current NCAA Division I athletes. This one-day camp is designed to provide focused instruction in specific events, including:

• Middle Distance (800m–3200m)

• Sprints

• Hurdles

• Jumps

• Throws

• Pole Vault

Campers will have the opportunity to train at Liberty’s state-of-the-art indoor track facility and gain valuable insights into what it takes to compete at the collegiate level. The program is tailored for middle and high school students who are committed to advancing their skills and pursuing excellence in track & field.

Camp Highlights

• Personalized and group instruction from Division I coaches

• Access to elite training facilities

• Daily technical and tactical skill sessions

• Inspirational devotional talks

• Video analysis for performance improvement

For questions or additional information, please contact:
📧 slvenable@liberty.edu
📧 imwendland@liberty.edu

A tentative schedule of camp activities and breakout sessions is provided below.

Jan. 3rd, 2026

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 am Camp Registration @ Liberty University Indoor Track

9:00 - 9:15 am - Camp Introduction

9:15 - 9:45 am - Warm up 

9:45 - 11:15 am - Training Session 1: Event Specific

11:15-11:45 pm - Introduction to Strength Training 

11:45 - 12:45 pm - Lunch at Indoor Track 

12:45 - 2:15 pm - Training Session 2: Event Specific 

2:15 - 2:45 pm - College Recruiting

2:45 - 4:15 pm - Training Session 3: Event Specific 

4:15- 4:30 pm  - Final Thoughts

4:30pm - Dismissal 

Breakout sessions 

(may change prior to camp)

Distance 

Event 1 Specific Time - Run + Strides

Event 2 Specific Time -  Goal Setting + Core

Event 3 Specific Time - Aqua Jogging/Cross Training

Sprints 

Fundamentals of Acceleration Mechanics

Fundamentals of Max Velocity Mechanics

Block Set up/ Ancillary Training

Hurdles

Fundamentals of Acceleration  and Max Velocity

Introduction to Hurdle Drills and Teaching Progressions

Fundamentals of Hurdling: Rhythm & Positioning

Jumps 

Fundamentals of Acceleration  and Max Velocity

Introduction to Jump Drills and Teaching Progressions

Fundaments of Jumping: Building Training Models

Throws

Fundamentals of the Shot Put

Fundamentals of the Discus 

Ancillary Events: Hammer/Javelin 

Liberty Track & Field and XC Camps are open to any and all entrants. Limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

BENEFITS of camp for day campers

• Skill Instruction with Division I Coaches

• State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Daily Skill Instructional Talks

• Daily Devotional Talks

• Video Analysis