INDIANAPOLIS – Joe Kovacs, a USATF Foundation John W. James Grantee took second place as part of a USA sweep in the shot put event at the IAAF Diamond League Track meet in Shanghai, China this past weekend, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman...
PITTSBURGH - The USA Track & Field Foundation’s point-of-sale donation campaign got off to a fast start this past weekend as athletes greeted customers at dozens of GNC (General Nutrition Corporation) locations across the country, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced...
Run With US! brings elite athletes into the classroom to demonstrate how exercise and nutrition support goal setting and self-esteem PITTSBURGH, PA, May 1, 2014 – GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products, is launching a month-long fundraising and...
"Great news! This past weekend @ the 2014 USATF Youth Indoor Track and Field Championships – Landover, Maryland: Feet On Fire Boys 9-10 4x200 meter relay broke the national record with a time of 1.59.45 (see the video link below). The grant was instrumental in...
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has awarded Elite Athlete Development Grants to 28 athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. The Foundation Elite Athlete Grant Program contributes to the pursuit of world-class performances by American post-collegiate track &...
INDIANAPOLIS – It is USA Track & Field Foundation Director Mark James’ passion for track & field and the legacy of his father that annually brings excitement to the throwing community. Today, fourteen worthy recipients of the John W. James Endowment grant were announced by...
The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.
Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.
For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.
