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WINTER TRAINING FOR DISTANCE RUNNERS AND SPRINTERS

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Join Us for Our Winter Training Program!

Are you a dedicated distance runner or sprinter looking to stay in peak condition during the winter season? Our Winter Training Program is designed to help you maintain and improve your performance even when the temperatures drop. Here's what you need to know:

Program Details:

Location: ComEd Rec Center
Start Date: 3rd Week of November
End Date: 2nd Week of January
Dates and Times: TBD

What You'll Gain:

❄️ Improved Performance
❄️ Winter Fitness Maintenance
❄️ Expert Coaching & Guidance

Training Focus:

🏃‍♂️ Increased Endurance
🏃‍♂️ Mental Training
🏃‍♀️ Speed & Power

Stay Tuned for Registration Details!

Stay tuned for registration information, including pricing, schedules and how to reserve your spot. Don't let the winter weather slow you down!

As spots will be limited, please fill out the CYUP Interest Form below so that we can contact you as soon as the schedule is finalized!

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

At CYUP, we are fixated about athletic development, performance and leadership. Our purpose is to train, educate, and assist athletes in optimizing their athletic performance. We believe these goals are best achieved by developing athletes as leaders in and out of their sports. CYUP provides tested and proven training programs to produce the best results possible. We believe that training programs should be crafted to assist individuals to accomplish their goals and reach their maximum athletic potential. Whether you are on the track, field, turf, or court, CYUP has a program designed to optimize your athletic performance.

CYUP Interest Form

MEET THE COACHES

Head Coach - Distance/Sprints

Jeffery Bryant

Jeff combines his athletic background in running with a passion for developing athletes. As a lifelong runner, with 13 years of coaching experience, he has guided numerous all-state athletes to success as a distance and sprints coach.

Distance Coach

Tony Jones

Tony brings over 25 years of high school coaching experience to the table. He is a lifelong student of the sport and brings that passion and has been instrumental in effectively guiding and inspiring the next generation of running talents.

Distance Coach

Adrian Barrientos

Adrian's background as an all-city cross country and track runner at Hubbard High School, this dedicated coach brings 6 years of high school coaching experience to the team. As a physical education teacher at Lane, he uses his expertise to develop and mentor both state qualifiers and all-state athletes in cross country and track, helping them achieve their full potential

Sprints & Hurdles Coach - Old Orchard

Jorge Perez

Meet Jorge Pérez, a distinguished Track & Field Coach with 15 years of coaching experience, who has successfully guided 44 IHSA State Qualifiers and 10 All-State Athletes in sprints and hurdles. A decorated former athlete himself, Jorge holds a B.A. in Kinesiology, Health Education, & Recreation and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with Advanced Specializations.

Sprints Coach - Montrose Track

Tex Lopez

Tex is a former Barbados national athlete that has competed in the World Junior Championships. He is passionate about the biomechanics and technical aspects of sprinting. He coaches as a way to give back to the sport that he loves.