Empty Trax

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!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Amber Bryant Brock sits with Coach Ced to discuss her career with track and field from the youth age until now. She reveals her emotional state through various periods of her career. It is a great interview to understand the thought process of some high level athletes.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

On today's episode, I have a candid conversation with two of my former athletes (Martice Moore & Joshua Stradford) about their current view of America. We discuss police anxiety,  racism,  and local government.  The guys share their personal insight and experiences in this episode.  #BlackLivesMatter!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Kasson returns to discuss potential changes to the 2021 GHSA Track and Field event schedule and event entries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Stamps explains his connection to Georgia HS track and field and McEachern HS. We delve into recruiting techniques and perceptions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

We continue the conversation with Coach Stamps about recruiting  and progressing in college. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Rhodes shares info about Fort Valley, they type of athlete they're looking for and provides pertinent recruiting info. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Tony Dunning brings a wealth of knowledge to the Empty Trax podcast. We find out about the beginnings of his track coaching career and he shares great advice for new and experienced coaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Renaldo Smith, from Milton HS and STAX Training, joins us to discuss the mental component of handling extensive time away from the school culture and athletic training. It's a great conversation that promotes deeper thinking of athlete development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Alvin Fraser of Peak Performance South drops by to shed some insight on how the COVID-19 freeze has affected his team and future plans for progression. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Ced has a conversation with Coach Michelle Lanier from Campbell HS about their lost opportunity to defend their state title and ideas on training her team post Covid-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach Kenny Pugh from Pebblebrook HS brings some much needed words of wisdom to myself and other track coaches across the state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Coach McKinney comes to us from Lithia Springs HS. She has a strong passion for creating a plan for her athletes to continue their positive progression, despite our current training lapse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

Ethan Kasson- Archer High School Head Coach Ethan is a former GHSA Track and Field 400m State Champion. He has a great perspective of college track and field preparation and the recruiting necessities. His return to Georgia HS Track has proved invaluable in the Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta areas.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cedric-sapp/support