ABOUT US

PURE ATHLETICS NATIONAL TRACK CLUB (NTC) offers Track & Field and Cross Country training and competitive opportunities for both adult and youth athletes, ages 7-18, with the mission to empower athletes to reach their full potential by developing self-confidence, leadership skills, sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, and integrity through athletics. The program will promote athletic development by teaching fundamental skills in speed development, biomechanics, field events, and distance running.

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PURE Athletics NTC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in the State of Florida. The staff is comprised of USATF certified coaches, assistants, and parents, all with the mutual goal to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for athletic training for youth athletes.

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Training takes place at the National Training Center Track & Field Complex. All levels are welcome, from beginners to competitive athletes.

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DIRECTOR & HEAD COACH, CRISTY SNELLGROVES

is a dedicated leader with vast experience coaching athletes of all ages and levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, elite, and world-class athletes. Coach Snellgroves holds the highest level coaching certifications, USA Track & Field Level 2 Sprints & Hurdles, USA Track & Field Level 3 and International Association of Athletics Federations Level V Elite Endurance Coach. This is the most distinguished achievement awarded through both organizations and recognizes a coach throughout the world as an influential leader, commanding the knowledge to coach at the highest international levels of the track & field profession. Coach Snellgroves accomplishments include:

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• 2017 USA Women's Distance Coach Pan Am Junior Championships

• IAAF Level V Elite Endurance Coach

• USATF Level III Endurance Coach

• USATF Level II Sprints & Hurdles Coach

• USTFCCA Injury Management for Track & Field

• USTFCCA Sports Science for the Endurance Events

• USATF Certified Official

• 2010 & 2012 USATF 50 Mile National Championship Medalist

• 2012 Comrades Marathon 89K Bronze Medalist

• Completed over 130 marathons & ultra marathons, including marathons in all 50 U.S. States