Vaders Track 2026

📢 Announcements

March 21, 2026

First Practice This Friday — Dress in Layers!

Our first practice is this Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM behind the gazebo at Village Green. Temperatures will be in the upper 30s — please make sure athletes come dressed in layers. A base layer, hoodie or sweatshirt, and a windbreaker on top is ideal. Gloves and a hat are strongly recommended. See you Friday!

Our Purpose

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Build Community

Track is a team sport. We cheer for each other, push each other, and grow together — on and off the track.

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Speed & Power, Safely

We develop athleticism the right way — with progressive training loads, proper warm-ups, and smart recovery so every athlete stays healthy.

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A Toolkit for Life

Great form is the foundation. We teach mechanics that athletes can keep building on — adding speed, power, and endurance for years to come.

Team Information

Practice Days: Tuesdays & Fridays
Practice Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Behind the gazebo at Village Green
First Practice: Friday, March 27th
No Practice: Good Friday, April 3rd
No Practice: Spring Break, April 6–10

Practice Structure

Every practice follows the same framework so athletes know what to expect and build good habits.

1

Light Jog

Easy movement to elevate heart rate and loosen up

2

Dynamic Warm-Up

Leg swings, high knees, A-skips — preparing joints and muscles for intensity

3

Speed Work

Acceleration drills and strides to develop fast-twitch mechanics

4

Sprints

Short, maximal efforts to build top-end speed

5

Power

Bounds, jumps, and plyometrics to develop explosive strength

6

Targeted Learning

Form focus, event-specific skills, or technique breakdowns

7

Cool Down

Easy jog and static stretching to recover and stay injury-free

What to Bring

Layers: Start with a base layer and add a lightweight jacket or hoodie — early spring in Illinois means 40s and 50s at 5 PM
Running shoes: Court or cross-trainers work; track spikes are optional
Wind/rain layer: A packable windbreaker is a good call — practices run in light rain
Warm bottoms: Sweatpants or running tights for cold days; shorts for warmer ones
Gloves & hat: Optional but worth keeping in your bag for windy days
Water bottle: Even in cool weather, hydration matters

Meet Schedule

Date	Meet	Time
Tue, Apr 14	NBJH Meet	4:30 PM
Thu, Apr 16	NBJH Meet	4:30 PM
Mon, Apr 20	NBJH Meet	4:30 PM
Sun, Apr 26	Loyola Meet	TBD
Wed, Apr 29	NBJH Meet	4:30 PM
Thu, Apr 30	NBJH Meet	4:30 PM

* We will select a subset of the NBJH meets to attend.