Est. 1991
Welcome to Speed T&F
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
who we are and what we do!
Speed T&F Mission Statement
To identify and facilitate excellence, respect for others, and civic responsibility within the context of a competitive track and field program for youth in the local community.
Coaching Mission Statement
"As the founder of Speed T&F, I promise to set a shining example for the athletes, serving this program faithfully and industrially, using the athletic venue to prepare each athlete for competition on the track and in life. I commit to encourage, motivate, direct, educate and influence each athlete to develop a sense of greater expectations within themselves."
Guiding Principles for Athletic Development
· Treat each participant with Dignity and Respect
· Offer each participant the opportunity to grow; Mentally, Physically, Spiritually and Athletically.
· Maintain a High Standard of Excellence for Each Participant
· Develop Scientists - No checking the hat at the door!
· Recognize extraordinary talent and offer advance training to those that possess the gift.
· Stay on the cutting edge by using scientific applications to enhance human performance
· Enhance leadership abilities via research, workshops, clinics and learning from those whom I respect
· Win - Winning is important to the future growth of this organization
Who We Are
· We are a character-based program that recognizes the lifetime value of developing future leaders.
· A national caliber youth athletic educational track/field quality coaching program.
· More longevity (33 years) than any other club track and field program in the state of Colorado.
What We Do
· We Build Champions using the 400-meter oval as a training ground.
· Our athletes are persistent, resilient, possess grit and are more likely to achieve positive outcomes.
· We Win 84% of our student athletes attend college via athletic scholarship. The national average is 2%.
How
· Our athletes train with a powerful belief in their self-efficacy – their ability to perform.
· We develop disciplined athletes, with disciplined thoughts, followed by disciplined actions.
· At Speed T&F we know that what we believe becomes the foundation of all we will ever achieve.
Meet Coach Lee
Coach Charmas Lee is the Founder and Executive Director of Speed T&F, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As a coach, he has eclipsed the 10,000-hour rule 2.5 times. Coach Lee is a Certified Level 3 USA Track and Field Coach, qualified to coach athletes at the Olympic level, a Certified Registered Exercise Physiologist, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Charmas Lee is also an entrepreneur, professional speaker, and author. For more than 35 years, he has been challenging individuals to transform their lives through his dynamic brand of coaching, utilizing facilitated introspection, motivation and personal growth. Charmas has developed keen insight into what is necessary to foster true champions, both on and off the field.
Coach Lee has developed comprehensive strategies that help individuals, businesses, teams, and corporations reach their full potential. These strategies have been cultivated from extensive professional experience building champions that compete at various levels of sport including the National Football League, United States Figure Skating Association, World Boxing Organization and USA Track and Field.
For more information please visit CharmasLee.com.
Charmas Lee is a next-level coach who brings a wide breadth of knowledge and leadership skills to his athletes and clients. He certainly understands the X’s and O’s of sport, but more importantly, he applies that knowledge in a way that motivates and inspires others. As a coach, author, public speaker, executive coach and more, he is able to transfer his knowledge to the business world to help individuals create success for themselves and their teams. Our entire family has enjoyed working with Charmas and we have benefited from his expertise in helping elevate our children’s performances on the playing field and for our own professional careers.
BENITA FITZGERALD MOSLEY, CEO, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
USA 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist, 100 hurdles
A Culture of Excellence
Speed T&F is a 501(c)3 non-profit national caliber youth athletic educational program. Our science-based training approach fuses today’s latest in sport-science with the human spirit, resulting in unrivaled success. Our athletes train with a powerful belief in their ability to perform, possess a sincere appreciation for discipline, and demonstrate a positive work ethic and attitude. Speed T&F athletes train with the proper focus and concentration, resulting in unparalleled levels of success.
Track and Field Program
Speed T&F is unlike any other program you have ever been a part of. Highly skilled coaches with like-minded coaching philosophies unite to develop custom training programs designed specifically to improve performance. Speed T&F is the only program in the state of Colorado that uses Dartfish Technology (performance analysis software) under the watchful eye of a USATF Level 3 Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Registered Exercise Physiologist.
By choosing Speed T&F, you have made an excellent choice.
- This is a culture of excellence
- To be successful you must operate with a standard of excellence.
- Be open to new ideas and trying new things
- Disciplined athletes, with disciplined thoughts, followed by disciplined actions
- This will require daily efforts of self-improvement.
- Pay attention
- Prioritize listening
- Follow through with Instruction
- Every practice is an audition, which requires your best effort
We Build Classroom Champions!
Speed T&F athletes are recognized as some of the best student athletes in the country. They parallel their athletics with their academics and tend to get the lion's share of collegiate athletic scholarships. Speed T&F athletes have attended prestigious universities to include Texas A&M, Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Penn State, CSU Fort Collins, University of Wisconsin, Tennessee, and many more.
We Encourage, Educate and Equip!
"The mentorship my son received through Speed T&F had immediate and positive impacts, from improving his timeliness and organization, to bolstering his self-confidence. In his senior year of high school, he competed at State in both track and cross-country, served as his class vice president, won the State DECA competition, and finished third internationally in the DECA franchising category. His self-assurance, garnered in Speed T&F, translated directly to improved leadership skills and the composure to communicate in front of large groups of people. The fact that my son started winning races after his Speed T&F involvement was a nice morale boost, but secondary to the character development he experienced in the program. My only regret is that I wish my wife and I had heard about the Speed T&F program earlier and enrolled our son sooner."
- Jeffrey Huisingh Ph.D
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