By Michael Melick, EPGTFFollow @EPG_XC_TF I love the IHSA Track & Field State Finals. The best athletes from all three classes gracing EIU with their …
Helping High School Athletes Build Character and Learn Life Lessons With Respect To Their Self-Worth and Confidence
By: Patrick Sheridan (Lucky) Head Boys’ Cross Country and Head Boys’ Track and Field Coach at Elmwood Park High School Follow @EPHS_XC_TFOriginally Submitted 3/24/19 “Character …
Ask An Expert: When cold is too cold for a team practice?
I’m wondering what generally is considered to be “too cold” to hold a team practice outdoors. My team (like many teams in Illinois) competes at …
Apply for the 2019 ITCCCA Scholarship
Senior athletes who are participating in an Illinois high school Track and Field and / or Cross Country program and who are planning on attending college or …
Track Family
by Jeff Helberg I have thought for a while now about writing something for this website but have struggled to come up with a topic that …
#fillthelanes — The Palatine proposal to boost participation at the state track meet
By Ed Ernst There often comes a moment at the coaches meetings before sectional or conference meets when a conversation takes place that highlights a …
Donnell Robertson: A Life We Will Always Remember!
by Mitch Wilson, Head Track Coach Rantoul High School (IL), Assistant football coach To quote the late President Franklin Roosevelt, June 10th, 2018, “a date …
ITCCCA announces 2018 Athletes of the Year
Monday, Aug. 13 2018 This marks the ninth year that the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association wishes to award Athlete-of-the-Year honors to Illinois …
Aikens on Throws Outdoor Week 7: My basic plan for sectional track meet week
by Jim Aikens, (Burlington) Central High School Just goes to show you how much of a head coach I am not anymore. My last couple of …