Training Center Listing
Training Center Listing
The list below will be continually updated as new groups develop and some disband. Also, some groups such as the Nike Oregon Project, the Oregon Track Club Elite, etc. are not listed here due to an invitational selection process.
A number of Elite Development Clubs – which are not at the level of a training center – are located throughout the country. You can find the listing for these groups on USATF.org.
MIDWEST
Minnesota Distance Elite
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
- Coach: Chris Lundstrom
- Contact: Chris Lundstrom coachlundo@gmail.com
- Formed: 2001
- Website: www.minnesotadistanceelite.com
Hansons-Brooks Distance Project
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Coaches: Keith and Kevin Hanson
- Contact: Keith Hanson hansonsodp@aol.com
- Contact: Keith Hanson hansonsrun@aol.com
- Formed: 1999
- Website: www.hansons-running.com
NORTHEAST
B.A.A. High Performance Team
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coach: Mark Carroll
- Contact: Mark Carroll mcarroll@baa.org
- Website: https://www.teambaa.org/elite-team/
District Track Club
- Washington, DC
- Coach: Tom Brumlik
- Contact: districttrackclub@gmail.com
- Formed: 2016
- Website: https://www.districttrack.com
NJNY Track Club
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Coach: Frank Gagliano
- Contact: contact@njnytc.com
- Formed: 2016
- Website: http://njnytc.com
New England Distance
- Woonsocket, Rhode Island
- Coaches: Bob Rothenberg and Kurt Benninger
- Contact: Nich Haber nich@nedistance.org
- Formed: 2014
- Website: www.nedistance.org
Reebok Boston Track Club
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Coach: Chris Fox
- Formed: 2018
- Website: Reebok Boston Track Club
SOUTHEAST
On ZAP Endurance
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Coach: Pete Rea
- Contact: zapfitness.pete@gmail.com
- Formed: 2002
- Website: www.zapfitness.com
Asics Greenville Track Club-Elite
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Coaches: Mike and Laura Caldwell
- Contact: Mike Caldwell mikecaldwell@me.com
- Formed: 2012
- Website: www.gtc-elite.org
Atlanta Track Club
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Coaches: Amy and Andrew Begley
- Contact: Complete contact form on website
- Formed: 2016
- Website: https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/about-atlanta-track-club-elite
SOUTHWEST
Austin Track Club
- Austin, Texas
- Coach: George Perry
- Contact: george.perry@austintrackclub.com
- Formed: 2011
- Website: www.austintrackclub.com
Dark Sky Distance
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Coaches: Shayla Houlihan and Stephen Haas
- Formed: 2020
- Website: Introducing Dark Sky Distance
HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Coach: Ben Rosario
- Contact: ben.s.rosario@gmail.com
- Formed: 2013
- Website: http://www.nazelite.com
Sonoran Distance Project
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Coach: John Reich
- Contact: jreich4@cox.net
- Formed: 2013
- Website: www.sonorandistanceproject.com
WEST
American Distance Project
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Coach: Scott Simmons
- Contact: 704-408-6258
- Formed: 2006
- Website: www.americandistanceproject.com
Boulder Track Club
- Boulder, Colorado
- Coach: Lee Troop
- Contact: btcelite@bouldertrackclub.com
- Formed: 2011
- Website: www.bouldertrackclub.com
Brooks Beast Track Club
- Seattle, Washington
- Coach: Danny Mackey
- Website: Brooks Beast Track Club
Golden Coast Track Club
- San Diego, California
- Coach: Terrence Mahon
- Contact: info@goldencoasttrackclub.com
- Formed: 2020
- Website: goldencoasttrackclub.com
HOKA ONE ONE Aggies
- San Francisco, California
- Coach: Joe Rubio
- Contact: https://www.aggiesrunning.com/contact
- Formed: 1976
- Website: goldencoasttrackclub.com
Idaho Distance Project
- Boise, Idaho
- Coach: Kameron Ulmer
- Formed: 2018
- Website: idahodistanceproject.com/about
Littlewing Athletics
- Bend, Oregon
- Coach: Lauren Fleshman
- Formed: 2019
- Website: littlewingathletics.org
Mammoth Track Club
- Mammoth, California
- Coach: Andrew Kastor
- Contact: andrew@coachkastor.com
- Formed: 2012
- Website: www.mammothtrackclub.com
On Athletics Club
- Boulder, Colorado
- Coach: Dathan Ritzenhein
- Formed: 2020
- Website: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/athletes/the-on-athletics-club
Peninsula Distance Club
- San Francisco, California
- Contact: peninsuladistanceclub@gmail.com
- Website: www.peninsuladistanceclub.com
Roots Running
- Boulder, Colorado
- Coach: Dr. Richard Hansen
- Contact: Complete contact form on website
- Website: https://rootsrunning.org/
T.E.A.M. Boulder
- Boulder, Colorado
- Coach: Lee Troop
- Contact: lee@teamboco.com
- Website: https://www.teamboco.com/#/runningclub/
Tinman Elite
- Boulder, Colorado
- Coach: Tom “Tinman” Schwartz
- Contact: tinmanelite@gmail.com
- Formed: 2017
- Website: https://tinmanelite.com//
What Bethesda Athletes Need to Know About Recruitment
Bethesda athletes enjoy unique advantages in the recruiting process. College scouts frequently visit the Maryland suburbs, attracted by the area’s rich pool of talent. Local universities such as the University of Maryland, Georgetown, and American University are within easy reach, while nationally recognized programs like Duke, Virginia, and Penn State regularly scout here.
Key performance metrics coaches look for in Bethesda athletes:
Academic Excellence
Bethesda’s strong academic reputation means coaches expect high GPAs (3.5+)
Multi-Sport Experience
Many successful recruits excel in multiple sports
Leadership Qualities
Demonstrated by team captaincies and community involvement
Consistent Performance
Coaches seek athletes who thrive against the tough competition in Montgomery County
Training & Facility Resources in Bethesda
Bethesda offers premier training facilities to help you reach your peak:
Bethesda Sportsplex
Indoor turf fields, fitness centers, and training programs for multiple sports
Walter Johnson Aquatic Center
Competitive swimming and diving facilities
Montgomery County Recreation Centers
Strength, conditioning, and sport-specific training programs
Private Training Facilities
Specialty centers offering expert coaching and performance enhancement
Cabin John Regional Park
Home to multiple sports fields and trails for conditioning
Walt Whitman Athletic Complex
Multi-sport fields, track, and courts
Local Parks
Numerous parks with soccer fields, basketball courts, and open spaces for training
Plus, Bethesda’s proximity to Washington D.C. gives you access to professional-level training venues and specialized coaches working with collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes.