Officials and Volunteers
In 2019 Memphis Youth Athletics put on 50 events (Indoor Track / Outdoor Track / Cross Country / Road Races) and conducted 9 Instructional Programs serving 9500 athletes. None of this would be remotely possible without the hard work of hundreds of officials and volunteers. Countless hours, under all conditions prove that you are the best. Our heartfelt thanks go out to each and every one of you. 2021/2022 will present additional challenges for MYA as we embark on an aggressive slate of events and programs. We hope that you will take that time to sign up for the events and programs listed below to insure that we can continue to deliver quality programs and events to our Track & Field and Cross Country communities.
Please click the “Sign Up Link” to actually choose which meets you can attend. Thanks again for your help.
Important Coaches Information and Links
- Coaches Contact Info
- Add/Edit your team on TN Mile split
- Team Registration
- Coaches Info Packet
- Athlete Physical Form
- MYA 2021 XC Series Release & Waiver of Liability
- Cross Country Spectator / Coaches – Athlete Etiquette
- Inclement Weather Policy
- Heat Policy
- Heat Index Chart
The coaches training aids page is designed to give new and experienced coaches resources to start and grow their programs. These training resources are simple, yet effective, models to work with while emphasizing the importance of helping children become lifelong runners and develop healthy lifestyle choices to carry with them throughout adulthood.
- What is Cross Country running?
- Why you should run cross country?
- Dynamic Flexibility and Drills PDF – Simple Dynamic Stretching Routine – Simple Static stretching Routine
- Dynamic Flexibility and Drills PDF – Simple Dynamic Stretching Routine – Simple Static stretching Routine
- KYA 8 Week Sample Training Plan for Elementary School Cross Country
- KYA 8 Week Sample Training Plan for Middle School Cross Country
- Coach Marty Sonnenfeldt’s long term approach to coaching youth distance running
- Excellent Read from Legendary Youth Coach Dean Hebert
- Recommended Training Paces (provided by the Jack Daniels RunSmart Project)
- Dathan Ritzenhein Video on Flexibility Drills
- Dathan Ritzenhein Video on Form Drills
Sample Training Guides from the New York Road Runners Club
Fall 2017
1. Victor Ashe Park Fall Classic – Knoxville, TN 9/1
2. Tennessee Elementary and Middle School XC Championships – 10/20
3. Hoka One One Postal Nationals Southeast Flagship Presented by KYA – 11/16
Winter and Spring 2018
1. KYA High School Indoor Track Classic – Johnson City, TN – 1/12-13
2. Vanderbilt High School Indoor Invitational – Nashville, TN – 2/3
3. Tennessee State High School Indoor Championships – 2/25
4. Tri-Cities Track Classic – Johnson City, TN – 3/30-31
5. Knox County Elementary School Area Meets – Knoxville, TN – 4/3, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6
6. Private School Elementary School Meets – Knoxville, TN – 4/4, 4/9
7. KYA-CAK Track Classic – Knoxville, TN – 4/16
8. Knox County Elementary School Elite Championships – Knoxville, TN – 4/19
9. Knox County Middle School Championships – Knoxville, TN – May 3-4
10. Park and Rec Meet – Knoxville, TN – 5/7, Boys and Girls Club 5/11, Mayors Cup 5/14
11. East Tennessee Middle School Elite Championships – Knoxville, TN – 5/10
Summer 2018
1. SEAAU District Championships – Knoxville, TN – 6/24
2. AAU Region 6 Championships – Knoxville, TN – 6/27-30