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Tatiyana Rayford joins us on this episode and reminisces about her early years in track and field, from youth through high school.  We talk about her recruiting experiences and college progressions. Tootie's story highlights the importance of "track villages" and how through any challenge, she always found a way to be a success on the track and in life. Her story is still being written as we speak. #EmptyTrax!!! #CheckUsOut!!!!

Coach Ced and Coach Cage have a conversation about Coach Cage's competitive track days and the guys discuss the potential changes in GHSA track and field for the 2021 season.

Latonya Payne was a staple in youth track and field for the Gazelle Track Club. Latonya's growth as an athlete and young adult is very inspirational and is the primary theme of today's interview. 

Coach Kasson returns to discuss potential changes to the 2021 GHSA Track and Field event schedule and event entries. 

Coach Rhodes shares info about Fort Valley, they type of athlete they're looking for and provides pertinent recruiting info.

Coach Foster gives me a history lesson on Georgia Track and Field and the origins of the QuickSilver Track Club. This is a very informative interview. 

Coach Thomas stops buy and drop some gems of knowledge on Coach Ced. We get a different perspective about the actual necessity to begin training right away and discuss come sense theories of when to return to our sport.

Coach Williams joins the pod and gives a lesson about the history of DC Express,  shares his concerns with the lack of communication between  high school & club coaches and joins our discussion about how to transition the kids back into training mode after such a long time off. 

Coach Houstoulakis  and Coach Ced discuss the importance of a solid  plan by HS coaches to ensure our Georgia athletes return to their expected performance levels.  They also discuss how COVID-19 has affected  their senior and junior classes. 

Coach Pearce calls in from South Georgia and give perspective on his teams and their needs for the next year.  Coach Pearce also shares a refreshing take on coach and athlete viewpoints, in regards to the 2021 track season.

Coach Tobyette has a conversation with Coach Ced  about athletes and coaches not allowing  our current stoppage to deter our future success. She shares meaningful sentiment on how a no excuse attitude and an athletes self-motivation, will prove beneficial when we move back into training phases. She also gives her personal insight to parental dedication in regards to her son and his football career.  

Coach L (Leticia Beverly) from Wheeler HS, sits down with Coach Ced for a hilariously real conversation about her track background, training methodology and team goals. You won't wanna miss this one!!!

Brian Smith joins the Fast Trax Podcast to share some knowledge for the returning seniors for this upcoming 2021 GHSA Track and Field season. The guys also give advice to the outgoing 2020 Seniors and explain a pertinent opportunity for local club and high school T&F coaches.