Events:
•Javelin – (3-day, 2-day, and 1-day programs)
•Spot Put - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•Discus - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•Long Jump - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•Triple Jump - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•High Jump - (1-day program only)
•Sprints - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•Hurdles - (2-day and 1-day programs)
•Sports Performance – (1-day program / Sunday morning)
Programs:
We offer three formats.
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3-DAY: We offer a three-day schedule is a comprehensive program that includes the event training sessions, technical development through advanced drills, and general training aspects of the event.
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2-DAY: Our two-day schedule focuses on the event session and technical developments.
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1-DAY: The one-day schedule is focused on the event session and is best suited for novice athletes and middle school athletes
Fee & Schedule:
•Team Discounts Available (5 or more athletes)
o Must register as a team.
o Call Robert at 225-235-1039 or woosjav@cox.net for pricing & to register.
o Discount Points:
- 5 or more athletes plus 1 coach
- 10 or more athletes plus 1 coach
•Camp registration includes a camp t-shirt if registered before 1/31/2025.
•Camp registration will include access to other events associated with the camp.
Staff:
Event Directors:
Javelin - Tom Pukstys,
•Former US National Jav. Record Holder (288’ Javelin)
•U.S. National Javelin Dev. Coach & 2012 Olympic Coach
•35+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach
Javelin –Robert Woosley,
•US National & Olympic Trials; USA Development Javelin Team
•Former LSU Volunteer Coach – Throws
•25+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach
Shot Put & Discus –John Woosley,
•Former LSU Assistant Coach - Throws
•Former LSU All-SEC performer•25+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach
Long & Triple Jump – Lynnika Pitts
•Former LSU All-American in the Long and Triple Jump
High Jump – Kelli O’Donoghue & Abby O’Donoghue
•Former LSU All-Americans
•Mother & Daughter duo
Sprint / Hurdles & Speed – Corey Mistretta
•Retired Southeastern Louisiana University Head Coach
•30+ years as a sprints and jumps coach at the university level
Featured Olympic Instructors:
•Raymond Hecht (Olympian – Germany)
•Mike Shuey (2020 US Olympians)
•Others possible Olympic and Professional athletes and coaches
Featured Presenters:
•Dr. Brandon Racca, Doctor of Chiropractics and LSU All-SEC Javelin PerformerStaff
Instructors:
•JaVaughn Harrison (Olympian – USA)
•Rayvon Grey
•Aaron Ernest
•Barry Kammes
•Jacob Moran
•Rebecca Wales
•Ethan Shalaway
•Amanda Woosley
Many other current and retired professional and collegiate coaches and athletes will attend as instructors and presenters.
Traveling and Parking:
•If flying by air to attend the camp, the Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) and New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are both good options. The Baton Rouge Airport is approximately 20 minutes north of campus. The New Orleans Airport is approximately an hour south of campus off Interstate 10.
•Parking on campus does require a permit.
•LSU does not provide parking for the camp. You will need to get a visitor parking pass to park on campus.
•Parking & Transportation (lsu.edu)
Camp Lodging:
We will be using the Lod Cook Alumni Center on the LSU campus and Sonesta Hotel on Nicolson Dr. as the camp hotels. These are the closest hotels to the track; however, there are a number of hotels in downtown Baton Rouge that are very nice and easily accessible to campus. Anyone wanting to book a room for the camp can contact the hotels. Please reference the Louisiana Track Camp when booking.
•Lod Cook Hotel: www.thecookhotel.com
Contact: Tammy Brown, Director of Sales at The Cook Hotel
3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Office: 225-388-1003
•Sonesta Hotel: www.sonesta.com/essuites
Contact: Deborah Sanders, General Manager Sonesta Suites Baton Rouge
4001 Nicholson Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: 225-456-5430