EAST COBB CHEETAHS

Cheetahs Are Back in the Lab!!

Come join our "Cheetahs on the Track!"

The time has come for our Meet & Greet on Sunday September 1st at Fullers Park. Fall conditioning and indoor track training will resume on September 15, 4 pm at Cobb Civic Center. We are excited about this season. Please check the calendar for days of practice. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Congratulations Jayden Morrison
2024 AAU All-American

J. Morrison - 2024 AAU Junior Olympics All-American

Jayden Morrison joined East Cobb Cheetahs in April 2024. Originally a basketball player, Jayden ran to the oval like a quiet storm. He a young man of very few words, but his work ethic speaks volumes. As a middle schooler, he practices with the high schoolers constantly in chase mode, making sure he doesn't let them get too far ahead. That determination has paid off for him.

In his first season ever in track, he has competed in the New Balance Outdoor National Championships, AAU District & Region, and the AAU Junior Olympics where he placed 6th in a time of 2:16.03, becoming an All-American in Track & Field. He's also the #1 800m runner (12B) in the State of Georgia and 7th in the country. Let's go CheetahsNation!

Cheetah Alum Allyria McBride to Compete in
2024 US Olympic Trials

Allyria McBride began her Track & Field career at the age of 7 for East Cobb Cheetahs. Truth be told, she's the reason the club exists. She attended East Cobb Middle, Wheeler High School, and is now a rising junior at Vanderbilt University. She had outstanding freshman and sophomore years as a Commodore. She has medaled both Indoor and Outdoor on relays and in individual events, contributing points in the SEC and even qualifying for NCAA. On June 27, 2024, she will take the biggest stage of Track & Field, competing in the USATF Olympic Trials in the Women's 400m hurdles.

"There are no expectations. I going to go and run the race we've be practicing over the last few weeks," states Allyria. Her Cheetahs family is very proud of her accomplishments. We look forward to a bright future for Ms. McBride. Let's go CheetahNation!

Athlete Spotlight: Elizabeth Kamande

East Cobb Cheetahs Track Club showed out at the TFCUSA National Indoor Championship on Super Bowl Sunday, February 11. The young Cheetah Cubs from age 5 - 12 collected 8 medals overall. However, Elizabeth Kamade (7-8) acquired 3 of those 8.

She visited the podium three times, starting with the shot put. She placed 5th with a PB of 9", throwing 9'9.75. in the morning session. In the midday session she ran a 15 second PB in the 800, running 3:53.31 to grab the Bronze medal. She then finished in the late session with the 400m where she placed 6th.

I'm not sure if she was more tired competing in races or running back and forth to the podium. This is Elizabeth's first full season as a Cheetah cub. She becoming more and more consistent at practice and her dedication is showing in competition. Look for this Cheetah on the track this spring season.

Athlete Spotlight: Nile Coleman

The TFCUSA National Indoor Championship is just around the corner. This last meet on February 11, 2024 will close out our regular indoor season. However, I don't think this will be the end for jumper/sprinter Nile Coleman. This past weekend at the Birmingham CrossPlex, Nile set a new meet record in the long jump, leaping 9'9," breaking the old record of 9'7." When asked Nile sister, Nia (5) what did she think, she said, "He looked like he did a cartwheel in the sand." Nile has been running with ECCTC for the past 2 years. Every year he gets better and better. Can't wait to see him on the big oval at the AAU Junior Olympics.

Athlete Spotlight: Gianna (GiGi) Jones

Gianna Jones, affectionately know as GiGi, has joined East Cobb Cheetahs and made her mark. Having played soccer since she was 5 years old, this 7th grader has acquired another sport, Track & Field. When she first stepped on the oval she was very unsure of what to expect. She came from a world where she was the leading scorer on her U11 (Tophat Gold Marietta) and one of the main scorers on her U12 team (Concord Fire). At U13, she currently plays the forward position for the NTH Tophat GA Navy team.

However, on the oval she is a multi-event athlete. She competes in the pentathlon where she runs the 100M hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, and 800M run. This summer proved that this versatile athlete is on her way. She placed 3rd in the AAU Region Qualifier, which qualified her for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games where she placed 23rd for her first time competing in the AAU Junior Olympics in Track & Field.

Be on the lookout for this outstanding 2-sport athlete. Go CheetahNation!!

Cheetah Alum Allyria McBride Makes Her First USA Team

Allyria 400H All-American

Mayaguez, PR - Congratulations to Cheetah Alum Allyria McBride for her performances as the runner-up in the USATF u20 Championships and bronze medalist in the 2023 Pan American u20 Championships.

Allyria is no stranger to championship meets. In 2022, her last high school race, she won the 400H at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. As a freshman at Vanderbilt University, her accolades are long both academically and athletically.

You can follow her collegiate career at vucommodores.com, Women's Track.

Congratulations to Our Cheetah Young Men

Congratulations to The East Cobb Cheetahs young men who have punched their ticket to the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa. Joseph Oliver with represent the 17-18 young men in the 400M (PB 49.89). Aidan McBride with represent the 15-16 young me in the 400MH and the Triple Jump (PB 41'10.5). Shemarr Session will represent the 17-18 young men in the 400MH (PB 57.02), 110 MH (PB 15.86) and the High Jump.

Got Nutrition

Here at East Cobb Cheetahs, we help the whole athlete, mind, body, and soul. We have partnered with Seacret, to provide our athletes with the cleanest nutrition on the planet. All products are certified by Informed Sport, used by both professional and Olympic athletes. Grab some for your athlete. Got questions! Send us a quick email for more information.

Interested in Running Track

Have you noticed that you are the fastest kid on the playground? Then join East Cobb Cheetah Track Club and see how you stack up to other kids in the country. Registration is all year round. Pick a season and hit the track. SEE YOU THERE!!!

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