Track and Field

Do you like to run, jump or throw? Come check out the Houston Mavericks' Track and Field program! We have excellent coaching for all levels of athletes across a wide range of events - from everyone from beginners to serious highschool athletes. We participate in track meets with public, private & homeschool teams where our athletes can enjoy the friendships, fun, and competition. Come on out and experience being part of the Mavs family!

Keep your skills up with the Mavericks' Pre-Season Track Training - come join us this January as we get ready for next year's Track season!

Track and Field season runs from February to the beginning of May. We will be competing against private schools, public schools, and other homeschool teams.

Practices

Practices are held primarily at the Knox Junior High track (1226 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380)

• High School (3 days): Monday/Thursday 6:15-8:30pm and Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm

• Middle School / Mighty Mavs (2 days): Monday/Thursday 5:30-7:30pm

Location Note: We may practice at different locations occaisionally due to other events scheduled at our training facilities.

Coach Consultations: Coaches will also be offering the option of weekly one-on-one meetings with athletes discussing their previous weeks' performance, their daily training plan, and goals for the upcoming week. This is a great way for young athletes to learn how to improve in their training week-by-week in a way that is personalized for them to grow in their running skills and techniques. Coach Reagan and Coach Dante will work together with the parents to determine the best time to meet.

Track Meets

Track meets are held throughout the Houston area beginning in February, and continuing until the Texas Homeschool State Track and Field Championship in May.

• High School track meets are usually held on Saturdays and typically last from 8:00am to until late afternoon

• Middle School / Mighty Mavs track meets are typically held after school hours on weekdays from 4:00 to 8:00pm, and occasionally on Saturdays

Track and Field is primarily for athletes in grades 5 through 12 - see the table below to help you select the proper grade for your athlete.

• High School athletes (grades 9-12) will compete as Varsity and JV teams against other high school athletes

• Middle School atheletes (grades 5-8) will compete in various divisions against teams made up of other 5th to 8th graders

• Mighty Mavs (grades 3-4) is a special group for the younger siblings of our High School / Middle School athletes. They will have the opportunity to compete in some of the same track meets as our Middle School team!

UNIFORM (singlet and shorts) $70 

HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12) $425*

MIDDLE SCHOOL (grades 5-8) $300*

MIGHTY MAVS (grades 2-4) $275*

* $75 of the registration fees is non-refundable and due up front when registering, and credit/debit card payments do have a small additional fee.

Fees pay for coaches, meet registration, equipment, tents, liability insurance, and other misc. expenses

Q: What track and field events can my child participate in?

A: The Houston Mavericks coaching staff will assess your athlete's skills and abilities, and they will be able to participate in one or more of the following events:

• Sprinter running events: 100, 200, and 400 M Dash
• Hurdles: 100/110 M and 300 M hurdles
• Distance running events: 800 M, 1200 M, 1600 M (HS), 2400 M, and 3200 M (HS)
• Relays (4x100 M; 4x200 M; 4x400 M)
• Long, Triple, and High Jump
• Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin

Q: I have never been to a track meet - how do they work?

A: The track meets we attend range from very small events up to very large events with hundreds of athletes! Large track meets may have mutiple heats for each event, and both track and field events can be going on simulateously - so paying attention to the schedule and announcements at each meet is important for parents and athletes! Also, we NEED parents to be ready to help: hauling equipment, setting up and taking down the team tents, making sure the athletes get to their events on time, timing races, help with raking jump pits, measuring discus and shots and jumps, and setting up hurdles.

Q: What time should I be at the race?

A: Your athlete should plan to arrive at the team tent at least 45 minutes to one hour before the race. Allow for extra time for parking, walking to the tent area, and some cushion for rolling starts. This allows ample time to lace up the shoes, warm up with your teammates, get your racing bibs on, go to the bathroom, get to the starting line, and received last minute race instructions.

Q: What are my payment options?

A: Our registration system allows you to pay using a debit/credit card (for an additional fee) or using your checking account. You can pay the full amount at the time of registration, or in multiple installments. However, if you prefer to pay using another method, please speak with Coach Reagan or David McClelland.

Q: I have more questions!

A: Check out our Track & Field Handbook, or contact Coach Reagan Reeves at maverickstrackncc@yahoo.com