ASA  Parent Meeting

April 6, 2025 & June 9, 2026

I. Introduction of Coaches

ELITE COACHES

  • Sarah Hannula — Head Coach [Sprints/Jumps/Strength]

  • Nate Wilford — Coach [Jumps]

  • Mark Macdonald — [Hurdles]

  • Carla Estes — [Long Sprints] 

  • Drew Forbes — [Pole Vault] 

LITTLES COACHES 

  • Ben Hannula — [Sprints/Strength] 

  • Keesha Ogburn — [Jumps]

  • Lenice Walston — Youth Coordinator [Sprints] 

  • Sarah Hannula — [All Events] 

II. Communication

  • TeamSnap APP for schedule, time changes, emails, team messaging, etc.

  • Please send all communications through the team email address or TeamSnap. This ensures a prompt response regarding your athletes, upcoming events and/or administrative questions. Please respect staff during private time. 

  • Meet travel fees: Coach Nate requires an additional fee for jumpers if he attends meets.  If interested, please communicate directly with him.

  • USATF Membership is required to participate and complete registration.

III. Participation/Practice

Practice times as follows:

  • Littles

    • April-May | T/TH/F | 6pm-7pm @Truman Middle Or Curtis Junior High

    • June-July | T/TH/F | 6pm-7pm @ Curtis Senior High

  • Elite

    • Monday & Wednesday | 6pm-7pm @ Curtis Senior High

    • Sunday | 2pm-3pm @ Curtis Senior High for Sprinters/Hurdlers, @ Hunt Middle for Jumpers

    • Commitment required 3 days a week. Lifting is not optional.

  • All

    • Weight Room: Sundays | 1pm and Wednesdays | 5pm @ Curtis Senior High

    Practice Etiquette

    • Respect yourself, respect your teammates and respect your coaches.

    • Parents are not allowed on the track/field during practice. Please allow the athletes to be coached. 

    • Athletes are expected to be able to follow directions and practice from beginning to end. 

 IV. MEET Schedule & Travel 

Meet registration closes 2 weeks prior to the event. Please keep this in mind if you have not yet registered for meets. Once registration is closed the athlete will not be registered by Coach Sarah.

Meet Schedule:

May 4 | Rainier Beach TC Meet [West Seattle Stadium] (13 and under)

May 25 | Ford Sports Invitational (13 and under)

June 7 | Cascade Striders Invitational/Portland Track Festival (optional for 13 and over)

June 14 | WTFA & ASA Summer Meet (all athletes)

June 27-29 | Junior Olympics Association Meet (all athletes)

*July 3-6 | USATF JO REGION 13 [Spokane Valley @ Central Valley High School]

*July 21-27 | USATF JO CHAMPIONSHIPS @ TBD

*Optional/qualifying meet: These meets are for athletes who intend to compete in USATF Junior Olympics and must qualify in procession from Regionals and Nationals at the expense of athletes family.

Please note:

  • When registering for training and meets you can now specify which meets you’re available for (meets are á la carte). You may register for ‘training only’ without competing but you MUST select ‘training’ if you choose to compete.

  • Travel meets are at the expense of the athlete’s caregiver/family. These costs include transportation, lodging, and meals. Please plan accordingly as carpooling with teammates may be an option, but should be made independently. Group reservations can be made with prior notice from family.

<Meet registration closes 2 weeks before meet date and will not reopen for any reason!>

V. Gear/Equipment & Pictures

ASA orders custom gear via gearUP Sports.

Using our direct link you will find various gear options and uniforms. We recommend the player ‘packs’ as they are the most well rounded and cost effective options.

If multiple uniform colors are available, please choose any color of your choice. However, relay teams MUST wear/compete in the same color. If you are competing in a relay, please coordinate with your coach.

Link: https://alphaspeedacademy.gearupsports.net/index.php?route=common/home

Currently, team pictures are TBD.

Please refer to TeamSnap for communication regarding uniforms and pictures.

VI. Parent Involvement 

  • June 14th | WTFA & ASA Meet (sign up genius will go out) 

    • Long Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin, and Running event helpers (kids from our team) and awards

  • Mandatory attendance 

  • Travel/Hotel/Flight costs for coaches, team dinners, rentals, etc. Please check TeamSnap and email for volunteer sign up through Signup Genius.

  • End of season BBQ TBD (typically mid August)

VII. USATF REGISTRATION

  • USATF Youth Membership is $35

  • Memberships are active for the calendar year in which they are purchased.
    They expire on December 31st of each year.

  • Be sure to affiliate with Alpha Speed Academy.

  • If you have previously affiliated with another club, you must request an affiliation change by emailing membership@usatf.org with the following request;
    Subject line:  CLUB AFFILIATION CHANGE REQUEST - (INSERT ATHLETES NAME)
    The body of the email should read:
    ’Please change my athletes club affiliation from Washington Track and Field Academy to Alpha Speed Academy.’ 
    Include: ATHLETE’S NAME and USATF # 

VIII. Platforms

Websites:

Apps:

  • TeamSnap App (Download on smart phone) 

Email: