National Champions
A Kindersport Foundation initiative to ensure that promising student athletes keep a high-level balance between academic and athletic success. Kindersport will offer tutoring and mentorship at no cost, by members of our Elite program, to kids in grades 5-8 who show dedication, discipline, and determination. Please call (615) 584-8989 to inquire about qualifications and responsibilities of this program.
This is a one-of-a-kind year round program for the athlete who is ready to take on the ultimate self improvement challenge with a central focus of getting elite high school track and field athletes prepared for the next level of competition.
Our Winter Warriors program is a nine-week training series designed for junior youth athletes ages 7-13.
Athletes ages 7-18 who wish to compete in the indoor track season (December through February) may join the Brentwood Youth Track Club and participate in 1-3 regional indoor meets.
Athletes ages 7-18 who wish to compete in the summer outdoor track season (June and July) may join the Brentwood Youth Track Club and participate in 2-3 regional meets, with the option for national competition if the athlete qualifies and shows readiness.
The TSSAA Hosts the Annual Spring Fling each year and determines track and field champions across three divisions. Each athlete will compete against all the Champions across the state in the most competitive event of its kind, attracting college coaches from across the nation to take notice.
Since 1997, Kindersport Foundation athletes have garnered over $5,000,000 in college athletic scholarships to major universities across the country. The foundation prides itself in creating champions while providing hands-on consulting throughout the athletes’ college recruitment process.
Click the link for the full list of athletes and their associated university.Scholarship List1988 Olympic Trials Decathlon Champion and competed on the U.S. Olympic team in Seoul, Korea. Coach Kinder is a 10-time United States National Track and Field Team member and has over thirty years of coaching experience with athletes of all ages, from 8-year-olds to Olympians.
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Tennessee State High School Champions
"I had the pleasure of being coached by and of being a good friend of Gary Kinder. The principles and knowledge that I learned from Gary are still the backbone of the program here at Airforce. Anybody that is serious about track and field should seek out coach Kinder. His knowledge, love, and enthusiasm for the sport are unmatched and absolutely priceless."
Scott Steffan
Associate Head Coach
Air Force Academy
"Gary Kinder is a key partner with us in the raising of our kids. He upholds the highest standards and expectations, and backs it up with the tools, teaching and resources for our children to be successful. Since we started working with Kindersport, we have seen a noticeable improvement in grades, character decisions, and of course athletic performance. He has taken our oldest from a 6th grade beginner to Regional, State, National and now International Champion in high school and aided in his transition into a scholarship athlete at the University of Texas. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Gary as he coaches our youngest son as well."
Jason Patrick
Kindersport Parent (George Patrick)
U.S. High School Decathlon and Indoor Pentathlon National Champion
Junior Pan American Games Decathlon Champion
"Gary started my daughter, Morgan, on track to becoming a Division 1 hurdler at the University of California. He immediately recognized her strengths and determined where she would excel. He inspired her to take track and field seriously, and the hurdles have taken her all the way to collegiate success. I will forever be thankful for the coaching Gary gave Morgan during her early years of training."
Marcus Robertson
Kindersport Parent (Morgan Robertson)
NFL All-Pro Safety (Tennessee Titans)
Defensive Backs Coach for the Denver Broncos