General Resources

National Alliance for Youth Sports

National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) provides educational programs, resources, and training for adults involved in youth sports, including coaches, administrators, and parents. Their goal is to equip these individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to create a healthy and rewarding environment for young athletes.

Some free trainings available:

  • Bullying prevention
  • Concussion training
  • Sudden cardiac arrest training
  • Mental health & youth sports
  • Protecting youth athletes
USATF Club FAQs

Includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions such as:

  • How can I purchase a club or organization membership?
  • How much is the membership fee?
  • What benefits do registered clubs and organizationals receive?
  • When do memberships expire?
  • What is meant by General Liability Insurance?
  • The facility that we practice at requires third party insurance coverage. What does this mean and how do we accommodate their request?
  • Are home-based facilities covered?
Track & Field News

A key resource for all things regarding track & field! Find items such as:

  • Results
  • Records
  • Rankings
  • Yearly and All-Time lists (high school, U20, collegiate, professional)
  • USATF Track Coach publication archive
  • Articles about current track events

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A Gratitude From Baltimore White Knight Track Club

“We thank [USATF Foundation] for all for your support of our program, it’s an amazing feeling to have an organization such as yours believe in our mission. Supporting our low-income families in Baltimore is the most important and fulfilling aspect of our program. We are so grateful for the work you all do in helping sustained youth track and field. Thank you again.”

Ramon Valentine, Founder/Executive Director

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USATF Foundation News

USATF Foundation Welcomes Larry Lawrence to Board of Directors

USATF Foundation Welcomes Larry Lawrence to Board of Directors

PITTSBURGH, PA — Larry Lawrence, Founder and CEO of Lawrence Wealth Management, is joining the USATF Foundation Board of Directors. A former state champion in cross-country and track, Lawrence competed collegiately at BYU, where he earned three All-American honors and...

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USATF Foundation Grantees Shine at Tokyo World Championships

USATF Foundation Grantees Shine at Tokyo World Championships

TOKYO, JAPAN — Team USA once again demonstrated its dominance on the global stage at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The weeklong competition was marked by extraordinary performances, highlighted by one world record, nine area records, nine...

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The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.