Summer Track & Field Clinic
Track & Field Summer Clinics
PAL youth athletic programs are dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through sports.
We're offering two grade-level clinics this summer
- Track & Field Session I - Grades 3-7
Designed to develop young athletes through a progressive training approach. Focusing on specific events and their unique demands
- Rising Freshman Session II - Grades 7-8
Introduces our season-long strength, movement, and flexibility training used at the high school level.
Both clinics aim to develop fundamental skills and ease a transition to competitive track and field
Our Track program is led by Coach Jesse McCray, who also serves as Head Coach for Staples High School Girls Track and Field.
Track & Field Session I | Grades 3 - 7
Open to Boys and Girls | All athletic levels are welcome!
Session I | Grades 3 - 7 | **June 23 - July 17, 2025**
The clinic will combine foundational general training with specialized event instruction, providing athletes with both broad athletic development and focused skill acquisition.
Session I Training Dates
- June: 23, 24, 26, 30
- July: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17
Session I Details
- Location: Staples High School, Paul Lane Stadium, 170 North Avenue Westport
- Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Fee: $200.00
Clinic Structure
- Week 1: Sprints Focus
Technical and physical development including strength, flexibility, mobility, endurance, and acceleration drills. - Week 2: Hurdles Emphasis
Comprehensive training in both short and long hurdles techniques. - Week 3: Horizontal Jumps
Specialized instruction in jumping events and techniques.
Special Competition Opportunity
**Nutmeg State Games - July 12th, Middletown, CT** *(Optional)*
New England's largest amateur athletic event provides an exciting competition opportunity for clinic participants.
Rising Freshman Session II | Grades 7- 8
Open to Boys & Girls | All athletic levels are welcome!
Session II | Grades 7 - 8 | **June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025**
- Open to Athletes entering Grade 9 (rising freshmen)
- Special Welcome: 7th graders comfortable training with older students
The clinic bridges the gap between youth and high school athletics, providing essential skills and conditioning. Primary Focus: Long sprints and middle distance development
Session II Training Dates:
- June: 23, 24, 26, 30
- July: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17
Session II Details
- Location: Staples High School, Paul Lane Stadium, 170 North Avenue, Westport
- Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fee: $200.00
Training Structure
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Strength Training: 3 sessions per week (50 minutes each)
- Focus Areas: Speed and power events including sprints, hurdles, and jumps
- Training Philosophy: General preparation transitioning to event-specific training
- Individual scheduling accommodations available as needed
This clinic develops athletes through general training methods, introducing the season-long strength, movement, and flexibility program used in our high school track program.
Clinic Goals
Our mission is to provide each athlete with a summer season of preparation for the high school program, ensuring they enter their freshman season with strength, technique, and confidence.
WPAL Track and Fitness Jesse McCray
President and Coach
SHS Girls Track & Field - 2021 FCIAC Champions
PAL Alumni are part of this winning team.
Westport PAL is a tax-exempt non-profit organization under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, #06-6085613
