AScent Track Office Hours

A free Monthly q&a Series

Join veteran track & field coaches for a free Q&A on the first Sunday of every month.

Next Session: Dec. 1 | 8-9:30PM ET | Online

December’s FEATURED coach

Next Session: Sunday December 1, 2024

KEBBA TOLBERT

Women’s Associate Head Coach

Harvard University

Kebba Tolbert has been instrumental in the success of Harvard’s track and field program. He has been named Northeast Region Assistant Coach of the Year multiple times in his career; he’s mentored a host of NCAA All-Americans; and he helped Gabby Thomas become the first Ivy League women's sprinter to win an indoor national championship in the 200m, setting a new collegiate record in the process.

  • Under his guidance, athletes like Kelisa Cain, Katina Martin, and Mayi Hughes achieved remarkable milestones, including moving up in the Harvard record books and earning Ivy League titles. Tolbert's group contributed significantly to the team's success, accumulating an impressive 79 points at the Indoor Heps championship.

    In the 2018-2019 campaign, Tolbert's coaching prowess led to historic achievements for the squad. He mentored Simi Fajemisin to Second Team All-America status in the Indoor Triple Jump, marking a milestone as the first All-American from Harvard in the event. Tolbert's guidance also played a crucial role in Harvard's dominance at the Outdoor Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, where the women's team secured first through fifth placements in the 100m Dash, a feat unprecedented in Ivy League history.

    Tolbert's coaching excellence was recognized in 2018 when he was named USTFCCCA Northeast Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, sprinter Gabby Thomas made history as the first Ivy League women's sprinter to win an indoor national championship in the 200m, setting a new collegiate record in the process.

    Throughout his tenure, Tolbert's athletes have consistently achieved remarkable feats, setting school records, earning All-America honors, and dominating conference championships. His commitment to excellence and passion for the sport have made him a driving force behind Harvard's track and field success.

    Prior to his time at Harvard, Tolbert honed his coaching skills at various institutions, including Iowa Wesleyan, Mckendree, Syracuse, Portland State, and UTEP. His extensive coaching experience and track record of success make him a valuable asset to any aspiring track and field athlete seeking to reach their full potential.

    As an alum of Colby College with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a Master of Arts degree in exercise science from Smith, Tolbert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coaching role. His dedication to the sport and commitment to athlete development make him an invaluable mentor and leader within the track and field community.

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What to Expect

A MONTHLY Q&A SERIES FOR ALL

At Ascent Track, we believe in empowering coaches at all levels by providing direct access to the knowledge and experience of some of the best coaches that our sport has to offer.

Our “Office Hours” series is a free monthly initiative that works similarly to a professor's office hours in an academic setting – but of course, at Ascent Track, it’s all about cross country and track and field.

90 MINUTES OF EXPERT ADVICE

On the first Sunday of each month, we'll host a 90-minute, live online Q&A session where you'll be able to connect with some of the most accomplished and respected names in the sport.

Whether you're looking for advice on training concepts and workouts, competition preparation, program management, or anything else related to track & field or cross country, this is your opportunity to get personalized answers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

FREE FOR COACHES OF ALL LEVELS

Our sessions are open to any coach at any level, and there is no cost to participate.

We do, however, offer a donation option for those who wish to support the series and help us continue to provide it for free. (Side note: We always provide compensation to our coaches – we believe they should be paid for their services!)

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UPCOMING schedule

LEARN FROM SOME OF THE BEST MINDS IN TRACK & FIELD ALL YEAR ROUND

Sunday, October 6: Andrew Gerard, Director of Track & Field/XC at George Mason University

Sunday, November 3: Tramaine Shaw, Director of Track & Field/XC at Northeastern University

Sunday, Dec 1:  Kebba Tolbert, Women’s Associate Head Coach at Harvard University

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Sessions will be recorded for all attendees, to be used for reference purposes, and sent within 48 hours of the conclusion of the session. Any Ascent Track 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.

  • Each session is totally free. For those who want to support the series and our coaches, we offer the option to donate (because, although the series is free for attendees, Ascent Track pays coaches for their time spent answering questions), but there's no obligatory cost to you for attending.

  • Each Q&A is 90 minutes long.