Youth Track, Speed Camps, and Pole Vault Training for Hermiston Athletes

Youth Track & Field Training To Fit Any Schedule At Any Level

Hermiston summers run hot and dry, and the Columbia Basin does not hide weak mechanics. Kids from around Hermiston show up to high school track with real toughness — and with heel-striking, poor posture, no low heel recovery, and zero acceleration mechanics — because nobody ever taught them how to run. That is not just ineffective. For a growing athlete it is a fast track to injury.

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Here's our frustration, plain and simple: we watch Hermiston kids arrive at their high school program already carrying habits that cost them speed and strain growing bodies, because the coaching they got never covered mechanics. At AHTC we are not guessing — we know what works. We teach youth sprinters sprint mechanics plainly and require purposeful practice. Whether your athlete is new to Hermiston youth track and field or already competing, the goal is sound movement, better habits, and track understanding. Families traveling from Hermiston can use seasonal club participation, travel-in camps, and structured at-home programming between trips.

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Youth Track Club — A.H. Elite Indoor & Summer Seasons

A.H. Elite Youth Track Club is our competitive USATF non-profit Junior Olympic youth track and field club for athletes who train, develop, and compete. Indoor season runs November/December through early March; summer runs June through July. 2026-2027 indoor tuition is $285. Our athletes build great habits before bad ones stick.

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A.H. Elite fits newcomers and Junior Olympic competitors alike.

• Upcoming Indoor Season

• 2026-2027 indoor tuition is $285.

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Speed Training — Year Round

Speed training is year-round and built on sprint mechanics and speed development.

• Group speed training is $35 per session

• 1-on-1 speed training is $85 per session

• The three-week Speed Camp is $300

Train two to four times per week year-round for young sprinters who need foundations, track prep, or clear coaching. We coach sprinting, not one plan for everyone — we adjust the work to the athlete's mechanics and schedule. Parents can read Speed Training for 12 Year Olds.

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Pole Vault Training and Pole Vault Camps

Pole vault needs technical coaching, patience, and real event knowledge. Coach Erin leads beginner-to-experienced training and camps. She is the current EWU Head Pole Vault Coach, a 2017 Big Sky Champion, and has coached five Junior Olympic All-Americans. Since becoming head coach at her current program in 2024, Coach Erin coached a women's conference champion at 14'2" in 2025 and a men's conference champion at 17'2" in 2026 — 2 Big Sky Conference Champions. Her athletes hold 2 top 10 EWU program records.

Pole vault needs event-specific experience:

• Beginner session and assessment: $100

• Experienced vaulters: $75

• Pole Vault Camp: $350

Our vaulters train two to three sessions per week.

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Results Built on Real Coaching

Results matter. Coach Ty is a former EWU sprinter, a former assistant sprint coach at Eastern Washington University, and a former head sprints and relays coach for Spokane Speed Academy. He specializes in youth sprinters and athletes new to the sport, with seven years in youth sports.

• Dominick Corley: WA 200m champion in 2023 and WA 100m champion in 2024; PRs of 6.64 in the 60m, 10.39 in the 100m, and 21.05 in the 200m; now at USC.

• Laine Gardner: WA 200m and 400m champion in 2025; PRs of 11.89 in the 100m, 24.24 in the 200m, and 55.11 in the 400m.

College placements include USC, University of Montana, University of Idaho, Boise State, Eastern Washington University, Washburn, Washington State, Pima College, and Whitworth.

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How Hermiston Families Train With Us

AHTC trains out of 3508 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203. Hermiston is about 2 hours 50 minutes away. Families train weekly year round through an A.H. Elite indoor or summer season, sprint mechanics, or pole vault. Committed families make the drive for focused youth track and field coaching.

Outdoor practices are held at Hart Field. Indoor season practices are held indoors at EWU's fieldhouse and The Podium.

Consistency lets athletes learn, repeat, correct, and improve. One random session does not replace a plan. Show up, listen, work, and let coaching compound.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages can train at AHTC? We are a youth track and field organization serving athletes 6-18 years old. The right fit depends on experience and whether your athlete needs track club, sprint training, or pole vault.

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Is there a youth track club near Hermiston? Yes. Hermiston is about 2 hours 50 minutes from our training location at 3508 S Grand Blvd in Spokane, and we run three programs: A.H. Elite, our USATF Junior Olympic youth track club (indoor season tuition $285); sprint and speed training at $35 for a group session, $85 one-on-one, and $300 for a Speed Camp; and pole vault training at $100 for a beginner session, $75 for the experienced group, and $350 for a Pole Vault Camp. Call or text (509) 541-7398 and we will point you to the right starting session.

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How does training work for families coming from Hermiston? Families drive to Spokane for weekly year-round training, or join an A.H. Elite indoor or summer season.

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When are the A.H. Elite club seasons? Indoor runs from November or December through early March. Summer runs in June and July.

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What does training cost? Indoor Club Season 2026-2027 tuition is $285. Group speed training is $35, 1-on-1 speed training is $85, Speed Camp is $300, the beginner pole vault session and assessment is $100, experienced group training is $75, and Pole Vault Camp is $350.

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Can a beginner start pole vault training? Yes. We work with beginner through experienced vaulters. Start with the beginner session and assessment.

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Where are practices held? Outdoor practices are held at Hart Field, year round and for the summer season. For indoor season we practice indoors at EWU's fieldhouse and The Podium.

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Get Serious About Better Track Coaching

Give your athlete a real start. 

For more guidance at home:

- Speed Parent Playbook $35: https://www.theathleteshousetrainingclub.com/product-page/the-speed-parent-playbook

You can also get the :

- Free Warning Signs of Bad Coaching & 1 Week Sample Workout https://www.theathleteshousetrainingclub.com/product-page/warning-signs-of-bad-coaching-1-week-of-sample-workouts

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For Hermiston Parents & Athletes Who Are Done Guessing

·       Indoor Club Track for 2026 - 2027 season, info here

·       Sprint / Speed Training year round: click here

·       Pole Vault Training year round: click here

·       Speed Parent Playbook: A parents guide to speed training their athlete ages 6 -14, click here

·       All American Blueprint: An athletes guide to elite speed training and development, ages 14+, click here

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