2024 Middle/high school SUMMER RUNNING academy
AHWATUKEE
For over 20 years, Coach Flash has held numerous running camps and clinics and this year's is right around the corner. The 2024 Summer Running Academy is designed to get athletes in shape for their respective upcoming sports (lacrosse, soccer, basketball, football, cross country, track), as well as learn how to run faster and more efficiently, have fun with running, play some games, gain strength, build confidence and self-esteem and learn how to make running their lifestyle, no matter what the inherent ability. All this and more from Arizona's world-ranked coach and distance runner that still trains and competes himself.
Who's it for?
Individuals ages 10 and up.
Primary focus is for Middle Schoolers training for cross country and/or track (400m and up), and High Schoolers looking to gain a competitive advantage and improve their running in those sports.
Anyone who wishes to achieve greater fitness and/or a better knowledge of running and how it helps with every aspect of life.
Days and times and location:
6:15 AM - 7:30 AM at Desert Foothills Park 1010 Marketplace Way SW, Phoenix, AZ 85048
The 2024 Summer Running Academy will begin in June of 2024. It will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week, unless otherwise noted, indicated by a *.
Session 1: June 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14
Session 2: June 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Session 3: July 23*, 24, 26, 29, 31, August 2 July 23 is a Tuesday. Due to school starting, classes in Session 3 will be from 6 AM to 7:15 AM.
Costs:
- $75 per session (6 classes per session, 2 week sessions)
- $40 per week (3 classes per week)
- $15 per drop-in class
- One-on-one classes starting at $75 per hour (recommended only for those wanting to train to really improve running form and/or become high-achieving athletes)
Deals:
- Discount for Cash payment for entire session - $70 (save $5)
Athlete improvement from training with Coach Flash
| Athlete Name | Before | During | Accomplishments during training with Coach Flash |
| Sammy Van Alstine | 1.5 miles in 9:10, 1600m in 5:45, 800m in 2:25 | 1.5 miles in 7:39.8, 1600m in 4:41, 800m in 2:10 | 2x Kyrene District Cross Country Champion, 2x Kyrene District 800m & 1600m Champion, District record holder 1600m and cross country, Desert Twilight Middle School Champion |
| Josh Blodgett | 1.5 miles in 10:06 | 1.5 miles in 9:04 | Kyrene District Cross Country Champion, Kyrene District 800m Champion |
| Tyler Tisinger | 1.5 miles in , 1600m in 5:51, 800m in 2:44 | 1.5 miles in 1600m in 4:54, 800m in 2:18 middle school, then 1:52 in high school | Kyrene District 1600m runner-up, ranked #4 in Arizona 800m 2023. |
| Nolan Billeter | 1.5 miles in 9:00+ | 1.5 miles in 8:06 | Kyrene District XC Champion |
| Kanon Ienaga | 1.5 miles in 11:00+ | 1.5 miles in 9:37 | |
| Mason Klann | 1.5 miles in 10:30+, 1600m in 6:00+ | 1.5 miles in 8:46, 1600m in 5:12 | Kyrene District XC 4th place |
| Ethan Mychajlonka | 5k in 17:36 , 3200m in 11:21 | 5k in 15:36, 3200m in 9:29, 1600m in 4:25 | Chandler City Meet Champion, 8th in Division 1 3200m |
Bridget Augustine | Marathon in 3:44, 1/2 Marathon in 1:41 | Marathon in 3:33.11, 1/2 Marathon in 1:35 | Massive PRs every distance. Silver medalist W45 5000m at the USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Ames, Iowa |
480-444-8841 | flash.santoro@gmail.com |