What we are looking for:
The ideal athlete:
- Is a citizen of the United States.
- Agrees with and commits to the philosophy of the program – gradual yet progressive performance improvement over several years as well as the development of a well-balanced, successful person.
- Can adapt and to our coaching methodologies and trust our experience and philosophies: be willing to believe in the training.
- Has an unwavering desire to achieve full potential in mid or long distance running and the maturity and integrity to be a professional athlete in a team environment.
- Possesses the athletic potential to develop into a national class mid or long distance runner.
- Understands and is committed to the long-term focus (2 - 4 years) and commitment necessary to reach maximum performance ability.
- Possesses a “champion’s mentality” and enjoys competition.
- Believes that further improvements can be made at distances from 1500m, 5,000m and 10,000m as well as long distance events such as Half Marathon and Marathon.
- Should be very durable with no or few injuries in the past.
- Must get along well with others and exhibit mental maturity.
- Would never consider or use illegal performance enhancing drugs.
- The ideal athlete possesses current personal records as described below (achieved within last 18 months):
Event 1500 meters (track) Mile (track) 3000 meters (track) 3000m Steeplechase 5,000 (track) 10,000 (track) 13.1 mile half-marathon 26.2 mile marathon |
GTC-ELITE Men "A"
3:43.0 4:01.0 8:05.0 8:45.0 14:05.0 29:25.0 1:05:30 2:18.00 |
GTC-ELITE Men "B"
3:45.0 4:04.0 8:12.0 8:55.0 14:20.0 29:40.0 1:06.00 2:20.00 |
GTC-ELITE Women "A"
4:18.0 4:36.0 9:15.0 9:50.0 16:10.0 33:30.0 1:15:00 2:37:30 |
GTC-ELITE Women "B"
4:22.0 4:45.0 9:25.0 10:00.0 16:30.0 34:10.0 1:16.30 2:40.00 |
Athletes (must be USA citizens) selected to join the GTC-ELITE training/racing group, and meeting the "A" standard, will be eligible, but not guaranteed, to receive:
- professional coaching
- ASICS training and competition footwear and apparel
- housing in one of our program residences
- travel assistance to approved competitions
- physiological testing & evaluation
- access to periodic massage
- access to Active Release Therapy when needed
- access to Chiropractic and Kinesio taping when needed
- use of state-of-the-art equipment and training facilities in the Greenville area
- assistance in seeking part-time employment (preferably approximately 20-25 hours per week) with local Greenville businesses
- there is no guarantee of employment
Athletes (must be USA citizens) selected to join the GTC-ELITE training/racing group, and meeting the "B" standard, will be eligible, but not guaranteed, to receive:
- professional coaching
- ASICS training and competition footwear and apparel
- physiological testing & evaluation
- travel assistance to approved competitions
- access to periodic massage
- access to Active Release Therapy when needed
- access to Chiropractic and Kinesio taping when needed
- use of state-of-the-art equipment and training facilities in the Greenville area
- assistance in seeking part-time employment (preferably approximately 20-25 hours per week) with local Greenville businesses