JAC Articles

One of our goals for the Jacksonville Athletic Club is to educate.  Educate coaches, athletes, and parents.  Below are some articles / philosophies that we have written to help educate the greater track and field community. Stay tuned for more event specific training articles.  Have questions or disagreements?  Don't hesitate at all to email us!

JAC Article Library

Sprinting and Hurdling the JAC Way- Kyle Martin, 2019

Triple Jumping the JAC Way- Eli Sunquist, 2019

Inside the Mind of an Achiever- Interview with Club Director Eli Sunquist, 2018 

High Jumping the JAC Way- Eli Sunquist, 2017, (Published in SimpliFaster Blog)

Combined Events Training for the High School Athlete- Eli Sunquist, 2013

Simplifying the Pole Vault: A Non-Vaulter's Approach to Success- Eli Sunquist, 2014, (Published in Techniques Magazine) 

The Complexity of the Triple Jump- Eli Sunquist 2010, (Published in Techniques Magazine)

Thoughts on Competition Day Activities for the Jumper and Combined Event Athlete- Eli Sunquist, 

2008  

Sample Recruiting Email to a College Coach

Helpful Hints on the Collegiate Recruiting Process for Track and Field 

College Recruiting 4 Year Timeline  

Everyone Wants to be Great- Eli Sunquist, 2015

Training Considerations for Athletes in the Jumping Events- Eli Sunquist, 2014

The Triple Jump, Making a Complex Event Simple- Eli Sunquist and Christian Taylor, 2016