| Elite Development Program |
| Pacers Elite Development Program was established to provide young, talented, post-collegiate athletes with the opportunity to pursue their maximum potential in running. By providing rent-free housing, food, travel assistance, equipment, and coaching, we hope to create the ideal group training environment to give professional runners the ability to flourish. The program is endorsed by The Lydiard Foundation and sponsored by Reebok. Led by Program Director Steve Sumner and Head Coach Marco Ochoa, Pacers Elite Development Program hopes to produce not only Olympic Trials Qualifyers, but eventual U.S. Olympic and World Championship Team Members. Thank you to everyone for your support and we look forward to sharing the success that you have helped to create. |
| Pacers EDP is bringing together, talented athletes from around the country to work collectively toward the Olympic Dream and competition on the world stage. Team members who meet our performance standards as well as the commitment level necessary to be successful are provided full support including housing, food, travel, etc... In addition Pacers EDP provides different levels of support to athletes who don't yet meet our "A" performance standard or who are currently unable to meet the full commitment necessary do to family, job, school, etc... Click on the links below to meet our athletes. |
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| Coach Steve Program Director Assistant Coach |
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| Coach Steve Sumner is the Director of Pacers Elite Development Program. He is the driving force that has brought this program to be and is committed to the continued success of the program and its individual athletes. He is also Assistant Coach for Pacers EDP, as well as Head Coach of the Inland Empire and OC Roadrunner Training Programs, Pacers Running Co. Adult Running Club, and Glendora High School Girls Cross Country. Running since 1982 as a national level youth competitor as well as a recreational athlete, he has enjoyed the ride as well as the many lessons learned throughout the years. You may contact Coach Steve by e-mailing him at ssumner@pacersrunningcompany.com
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| .. Marco Ochoa .. Head Coach |
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Coach Ochoa is Head Coach of Pacers Elite Development Program. In addition to his duties with our elite athletes, Marco is the Head Coach for Orange Coast College Cross-Country and an Assistant Coach or OCC Track & Field. As an athlete, he placed 5th in the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. He was also a U.S.A. Team Member for the 1997 World Championships Marathon. His P.R.'s include 13:50 for 5K, 28:40 for 10K, 1:02:56 for Half-Marathon, and 2:13:30 for Marathon. You can contact Coach Ochoa directly by e-mailing him at mochoa@occ.cccd.edu |
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| Cynthia Windell Director Fundraising Pacers-EDP |
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Cynthia Windell is the Director of Fundraising for Pacers Elite Development Program. As a volunteer she has committed a great deal of time and effort to assist us in providing everything necessary for our athletes to reach their potential. We cannot thank her enough for her generosity and hard work. Cynthia is joined in her efforts by Tawny Stange and Vicky Cartony who have also graciously donated their time and energy. We are lucky to have them on board. If you would like to contact Cynthia for information on supporting our program you can e-mail her directly at cwindell@pacersrunningcompany.com .
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| Support Pacers Elite Development Program |
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| Pacers Elite Development Program could not succeed without the support of several great individuals and organizations. We would like to acknowledge and thank them for there wonderful contribution. If you would like to become a Pacers Elite Development supporter by contributing goods, services, or monitary donations, please contact cwindell@pacersrunningcompany.com or take a look at the documents below. Even the smallest donation is appreciated and non profit tax id# can be provided for tax purposes.
For more information or a printable donation form, please click on the links below.
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Champions are everwhere;
all you need is to train them properly...
Arthur Lydiard |
| Recruiting ... Join Pacers EDP |
If you are inerested in joining Pacers Elite Development Program, please take a look at our program standards and requirements. If you fit the description and are ready to commit to the lifestyle necessary for successful growth and development as a runner, please fill out the Elite Development Program Application and e-mail a copy to ssumner@pacersrunningcompany.com . We are looking forward to working with you soon.
Coach Steve Sumner |
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