Program Overview

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN GUNNISON, COLORADO AT AN ELEVATION OF 7,723 FT. AMIDST THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. THE UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED IN A HIGH ALPINE VALLEY SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS, MAKING IT AN IDEAL TRAINING GROUND FOR TRACK & FIELD. FACILITIES AT WESTERN INCLUDE A NEW 6 LANE INDOOR TRACK FACILITY, A STATE OF THE ART ATHLETIC WEIGHT ROOM, COLLEGIATE POOL, PRIVATE TEAM LOCKER ROOMS, AND AN 8 LANE OUTDOOR TRACK. THE MOUNTAINEERS ARE ONE OF THE TOP TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAMS IN THE NATION AND ANNUALLY CULTIVATES NATIONAL CALIBER ATHLETES. 

Program Description

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY TRACK & FIELD - SPEED & POWER CAMP 
GUNNISON, COLORADO 

CAMP IS DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES AGES 13-18 AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES

SCHEDULE
8:00 AM — BREAKFAST
9:00 AM — GROUP LECTURE, FILM/DEMONSTRATION 10:00 AM — SPECIFIC EVENT TRAINING
11:45 AM — FREE TIME
12:15 PM — LUNCH
1:15 PM — GROUP LECTURE, FILM/DEMONSTRATION
2:30 PM — FREE TIME
3:30 PM — AFTERNOON TRAINING SESSION
5:30 PM — DINNER
6:30 PM — GROUP LECTURE, FILM/DEMONSTRATION 8:15 PM — RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
9:30 PM — FREE TIME

CLINICS: 
FORM WORK
FILM ANALYSIS
PLYOMETRICS
RUNNING MECHANICS
STRETCHING
COLLEGE PREPARATION
INJURY PREVENTION
MOTIVATION
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
STRENGTH TRAINING
POOL TRAINING
COLLEGE RECRUITING

MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT LINDSEY GRASMICK - LGRASMICK@WESTERN.EDU

Western Colorado University Javelin and Hammer Day Camp
Javelin camps - July11th / July13th 
Hammer camps - July12th / July14th

Make yourself more recruitable at the next level by learning Javelin and Hammer! Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado at an Elevation of 7,723’. This High Alpine Valley makes for an ideal training ground for top tear athletes. Come learn the basics of one or both of these throws. Learn special strength exercises that will help you excel in both events. Breakdown film with Coach Mike and learn about the biomechanics of the throw. Get to watch and throw with a post college javelin thrower

Camp Staff
Mike McIntosh Assistant track coach-throws
Graham Butcher(Javelin only) Assistant throws coach/post grad thrower

SCHEDULE 
8:00a.m. Check-in
9:00a.m. Intro
9:30a.m. Throws practice 1
11:30a.m. Lunch (Will be provided)
12:00p.m. Film session 
1:00p.m. Drills/Throws
3:00p.m. Weight training
4:00p.m. Closing session

Price 
$50 per session or all 4 for $150 - before July 1st
$70 per session or all 4 for $210 - after July 1st

For more info please contact Mike McIntosh - mmcintosh@western.edu

HIGH ALTITUDE DISTANCE CAMP
GUNNISON, COLORADO

CAMP IS DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES / COACHES

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:00-7:45 AM — MORNING WORKOUT
8:00-8:45 AM — BREAKFAST
9:00-9:45 AM — EDUCATIONAL CLINIC 
10:00-11:15 AM — WEIGHT LIFT/DRILLS 
11:30-12:30 PM — LUNCH
1:00-5:00 PM — WORKOUT/ACTIVITY
5:30-6:30 - DINNER
7:00-7:45 PM — CLINIC
8:00-9:30 PM — POOL/YOGA/OTHER ACTIVITY 
10:00 PM — LIGHTS OUT

MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT JENNIFER MICHEL - JMICHEL@WESTERN.EDU