Billy Mills Olympic Vision
Billy Mills qualified for the 1964 Summer Olympics on the U.S. Track and Field Team in the 10,000 meter and the marathon. The favorite in 1964 for the 10,000 m was Ron Clarke of Australia who held the world record…
Mental Preparation
Sport psychology theories and mental training strategies to enhance focus, confidence, composure, mental preparation, and team cohesion have proven to increase performance in sports, business and life. Important elements of sport psychology aim to: 1. Improve focus and deal with…
Coaches Earn USATF Level 1 Certification
Congratulations to Mayra Medina-Belo and Donovan Stephens as both have passed the USATF Level 1 coaches examination. The USATF Coaching Education Level 1 covers all events in a rudimentary manner by emphasizing fundamentals, rules, safety/risk management, and instruction techniques. The…
Coach Becomes A Certified Mental Coach
Coach Robert Belo has earned a Certificate of Completion as a Mental Coach (CMC). The CMC program is a high quality online mental skill coach certification course that teaches the key mental skills and how to implement them individualy or with a…
GrassRoots Athletics Is Official
GrassRoots Athletics received it's approval from USATF as a registered club participating in the Southern California Association.
GrassRoots Athletics Reborn
A look back at the origin of GrassRoots Athletics in 1998. Motivated by the desire to make a difference in a small town in northern California, GrassRoots Athletics was born. Initially a post-collegiate endeavor to help athletes bridge the gap…