Strategies for Coaches on the Rise

An Ascent Track Workshop

In a workshop led by an award-winning Ivy League coach with over two decades of experience, learn the skills you need to excel in today’s coaching world.

August 25 | 3-6 PM ET | Online

Workshop Lead Coach

JASON SARETSKY

Director of Track & Field/XC

Harvard University

Jason Saretsky is in his 18th year at the helm of the men's and women's track and field and cross country programs at Harvard.

As just the 10th person to serve as head coach of the track and field program since Harvard began formal competition in 1874, Saretsky has mentored 64 NCAA qualifiers, 181 NCAA regional qualifiers, coached nine individual ECAC/IC4A title winners, 164 Heptagonal champions, 5 NCAA Champions, 2 Olympians, and guided athletes to countless school records, with more than 275 marks added to the program’s top-10 list.

Saretsky has been named USTFCCCA Northeast Regional Coach of the Year 13 times, and assistant coaches have won USTFCCCA Northeast Assistant Coach of the Year 16 times during his tenure at Harvard. Saretsky most recently coached the Crimson men's and women's teams to their first-ever combined titles at the Ivy League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and their teams had respective finishes of 9th (women) and 11th (men) at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The women's team also completed the triple crown, winning Ivy League (Heps) cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field titles. The Harvard teams produced a program record three NCAA Champions and 16 All-Americans throughout the 2022-23 season.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

EXPLORE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GREAT TRACK & FIELD COACH

  • Explore the qualities and attributes of an exceptional assistant coach (it’s not just about how well your athletes are performing).

  • Learn how to become the indispensable right hand to your head coach and create a positive impact on your team’s performance.

  • Discover the dos and don’ts learned through years of experience, allowing you to avoid common pitfalls that can hinder your coaching journey.

LEARN STRATEGIES FOR HARMONIZING COACHING DYNAMICS

  • Dissect the intricacies of the coaching landscape, complete with its strong personalities in any coaching staff.

  • Learn practical strategies to foster collaboration and handle diverse coaching dynamics.

  • Cultivate leadership skills and become an asset to your program, setting yourself up to ascend through the coaching ranks.

LEAVE WITH A ROAD MAP TO COACHING SUCCESS

  • Uncover the expectations of hiring managers like Directors, Head Coaches, and Athletic Directors.

  • Gain deep insight into what decision-makers look for and how to stand out in a competitive field.

  • Equip yourself with resume-building and presentation techniques to craft a compelling case for your candidacy.

  • Learn how to crush your next interview with practical advice from a coach who’s been on both sides of the hiring process.

GET THE ANSWERS TO COACHING QUESTIONS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO ASK

  • In a 30-minute Q&A session, get the answers to coaching questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

  • Make valuable connections with peers from around the country who share your goals.

  • Stay connected with coaches and attendees with an exclusive invite to the Ascent Track and Field Discord server.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • While there are no guarantees that your question will be answered, there will be a questionnaire sent out to workshop attendees previous to the workshop. Questions will be anonymous— so ask those tough questions!

  • The workshop will be recorded for all attendees, to be used for reference purposes. Any Ascent Track Workshop content, including but not limited to audio, video, slides, and any associated materials, is subject to copyright and intellectual property rights held by Ascent Track and its authorized licensors. Any unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or dissemination of workshop content, in violation of this prohibition, may result in legal action being taken against the authorized party.

  • We have no plans to do so— though we do plan to run this workshop again for those who cannot make the date.

  • No— but there are discounts available. Sign up for our mailing list for promotion codes and to keep up to date with all the latest Ascent Track offerings. Email info@ascenttrackclinics.com about program rates (3+ people).

  • The workshop is three hours long, including a 30-minute Q&A section at the end. There will be two 5-minute breaks.