Craig sports academy has said that 50 athletes and coaches
would embark on training in Atlanta, USA, in November.
Mr Adekunle Abiola, CEO Craig sports academy, told the newsmen
on Saturday that the Emerging Elite Athlete and Winter Youth Camp 2019 will be
taking place in Great Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Abiola said that the Multicultural Youth-in-Action in
partnership with Craig Sports Academy would be hosting a training camp and an
international competition in the greater Atlanta, Georgia USA, and Oxford,
Alabama USA areas.
He said that the 2-day event, scheduled for November 15-16,
2019, would feature a Youth Camp, Coaches Clinic and Talent identification
Showcase.
He said athlete participants would receive first-class
training in athletic disciplines in sprinting, jumping, hurdling and distance
running.
The CEO said that Coaches would also learn from some of the
most experienced leaders in the industry.
He said that the venues of the event would be Cheney Stadium 741
Connally Street Atlanta, GA and Choccolocco Park Sports Complex 954 Leon Smith
Parkway Oxford AL.
Abiola said that the certified IAAF coaches for the event
were Mr Julian Vann – Lanier High School; Assistant Coach, Mr Herb Jones – MYIA
Athletics Coalition; Founder, Mr Dewitt Thomas, Alabama Striders; Head coach,
Mr Adegboyega Adenuga – MYIA Athletics Coalition; and Asst. Coach who also
doubles as the Vice Chairman, Nigeria Track and field Coaches Association
(Lagos chapter).
He gave the age category as 15 years and above and that
other benefits include Scouts for athletes from universities, athletes
academic scholarship and athletics club sign up leading to international
representation.
Abiola said that the event would have a certified Educational
and Medical Supervisor (EMS) trainer supervising all activities.
According to him, it will be a combined training session for
athletes and coaches by certified IAAF trainer accessing participants to the world
class facilities and they will be issued certificates of participation.
He said that athletes and coaches who would be interested in
the training would have to register with the academy and bring Running Shoes
(spikes, cleats, and flats) and water Bottle Towels.
(NAN)
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