What ages do you train?+
Ages 12 to 18 for the Speed Development and Hurdle Training programs. Drop-in sessions are open to all ages.
How many sessions per week?+
Speed Development and Hurdle Training are offered at 2x per week ($355/mo) or 3x per week ($435/mo). Session days are set at the beginning of each season.
How big are the training groups?+
15 athletes or fewer. It is semi-private coaching, not a large club program. That cap is the reason an athlete gets corrected on their mechanics in the moment rather than at the end of a season.
Do athletes need prior experience?+
No. We coach athletes at every level — from first-time sprinters to state-level competitors. Programming is individualized based on where each athlete starts.
What should my athlete wear and bring?+
Athletic clothing, running shoes or spikes (if they own them), and a water bottle. We provide all training equipment including hurdles, blocks, and timing systems.
Can my athlete do multiple programs?+
Yes. Many athletes train in both Speed Development and Hurdle Training. The schedules are built to allow dual enrollment.
Where do you train?+
On a middle school track in Plano, TX, near the Plano-Frisco line. Most athletes travel in from Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm and The Colony. Registered families receive the exact address and schedule by email after enrollment.
Can my athlete compete in meets outside the school season?+
Yes. Athletes can enter USATF and AAU indoor and summer meets unattached -- no club affiliation and no team singlet required. We help choose which meets are worth the trip, pick the events, and build the training block around the dates.
How do I register my athlete?+
Click Register on any page. Parent info, athlete info, waiver, payment. Takes under 5 minutes. You can register multiple athletes in the same flow — the sibling discount applies automatically.
What does it cost?+
2x per week: $355/month. 3x per week: $435/month. Drop-in: $65 per session. Sibling discount: $50/month off each additional athlete after the first, applied automatically at registration.
How does the sibling discount work?+
Register additional athletes in the same flow. The first athlete pays full price. Every athlete after the first gets $50/month off automatically. No code needed, no paperwork.
How long is a season?+
Fall, Winter, and Spring are 12 weeks (3 monthly payments). Summer is 8 weeks (2 monthly payments). The full schedule and payment dates are shown at registration before you pay.
What is the commitment?+
Registration commits your athlete to the full season. All monthly payments are auto-drafted on the dates shown at registration. There is no month-to-month cancellation during a season.
Can I pay the full season up front?+
Yes. At checkout you choose between monthly payments or paying the full season in one charge. Same total either way.
Is there a registration fee?+
No separate fee. The first month's payment is due at registration. Remaining payments are auto-drafted on the schedule shown at checkout.
What payment methods do you accept?+
All major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Season billing is automatic. Drop-in payments after the first are handled by Zelle or Venmo by text.
Is there a waitlist?+
When a program hits capacity, you can join the waitlist during registration. You're notified when a spot opens and given priority enrollment for the next season.
How do drop-in sessions work?+
Register once and pay $65 for your first session through the site. For every drop-in after that, text Coach Wickard at 817-914-1231 at least 8 hours before the session. He confirms and sends Zelle or Venmo details for the $65.
Can I watch practice?+
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch from designated areas. We ask that parents do not coach or give instruction during sessions — every athlete hears one voice.
How will I know my athlete is improving?+
Every athlete is timed. Every session produces data. You see the numbers and periodic progress updates — not opinions, times.
What happens if my athlete gets injured?+
Text us. We have injury protocols in place and provide credit toward future sessions when appropriate. Every situation is different — contact us directly.
How does the Hurdle Calculator work?+
A coaching tool that calculates hurdle spacing, step patterns, and race splits for every hurdle event at every level. $450 one-time purchase, or 3 payments of $150. Windows or Mac download. See the Hurdle Calculator page for purchase options.
How does Video Analysis work?+
Book a slot through Calendly and submit your video. Coach Wickard delivers a frame-by-frame breakdown with annotated video and corrective drills within 48 hours. Book at calendly.com/tier1athlete.
What is the NCAA Resources guide?+
A free downloadable guide covering NCAA eligibility, recruiting timelines, and what college coaches actually look for. Get it on the NCAA Resources page.
Still Have Questions?
Coach Wickard answers every inquiry himself. No assistant, no runaround. Response within 24 hours.