Join Us

how to join

Who do we Coach?

  • Track and Field athletes: Ages 6-18

  • Athletes of any sport who want to train: Ages 6+

  • Young adults who want to train: Ages 18-22


Requirements to compete on the team:

  • Ages 6-12

    • Passing All Classes

    • Attend practice events

  • Ages 12-18

    • 2.5 GPA minimum

    • Attend practice events

    • Attend college/career readiness workshops

  • Ages 19-22

    • Attend practice events

    • Attend college/career readiness workshops

    • Mentor one youth participant and/or speak to the team


Steps to Join:

  1. Fill out the Team Registration Form and join us for a free practice session first. The coaches will put you through a diagnostic workout and observe your student-athlete. That way we can determine if this club is a good fit for you.

  2. After the first practice, you will be asked to pay the Team Registration fee ( see price below).

  3. Next, register your student-athlete through USATF and AAU (see link under resources) as an individual athlete and use this team code to join our club: (36-8296)

  4. Come to practice and competitions!


Information to know:

  • If you're NOT competing in AAU Track and Field, you STILL need to fill out the Team Registration Form and pay the team registration fee. You DO NOT have to register through AAU or USATF.

  • If assistance is needed with the registration fee, please talk to Coach Rich (coachrich93@gmail.com) about scholarship opportunities.

  • Fee: $350 single child. $500 for family

    • Venmo: @TacomaAthleticsClub

    • Cash App: $TacomaAthleticsClub

Practice schedule

We train Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4-5:30pm at Mt. Tahoma high school.

All ages and abilities are welcome to join.

Please bring the following to practice:

  • Sweats to warm up in & Clothes on underneath

  • Running Shoes and Event Shoes (Cleats, Spikes, Throw/Jump Shoes)

  • Own water/sports drink