About Velocity Elite Track Club Inc.

Established in 2024, Velocity Elite Track Club Inc. is an initiative rooted in the Wesley Chapel, Florida community. Our organization was founded on the belief that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to opportunities that promote athletic growth, academic success, and personal development.

Our primary mission is to provide young girls and boys, ages 5-18, with a platform to excel in the dynamic realm of Track and Field and other sports while fostering academic excellence, discipline, and lifelong skills. We believe that track offers far more than just physical fitness—we teach resilience, teamwork, time management, and leadership, preparing young athletes to face challenges both on and off the track.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized by the IRS, all contributions to our club are 100% tax-deductible. Your support plays a vital role in helping us provide essential resources, including state-of-the-art equipment, access to professional coaching, travel opportunities for competitions, and scholarships for athletes in need.

At Velocity Elite Track Club, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and positive environment where every athlete feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our overarching goal is to nurture budding and unrealized talents into skilled athletes, empowering them to pursue collegiate-level sports and secure educational opportunities through athletic scholarships.

Throughout the year, our team actively participates in local, regional, and national competitions, offering our athletes diverse platforms to showcase their talents, gain experience, and build confidence. These experiences go beyond winning medals—they instill a winning mindset, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for physical activity.

The club is led by Coach Crystal D. Shields, a proud U.S. Air Force retired officer who brings the discipline, leadership, and resilience honed during her military career into every aspect of coaching and program development. During her time in the Air Force, Coach Shields learned the value of teamwork, perseverance, and accountability—values she now imparts to every athlete who joins Velocity Elite Track Club. Her unique perspective blends military precision with athletic expertise, creating a structured yet empowering training environment that prepares young athletes for both athletic and personal success.

Under her leadership, our coaching team brings together over five decades of combined experience in running, coaching, and mentoring athletes. Many of our coaches come from illustrious athletic backgrounds, including experience as former collegiate Division I competitors and coaches, and AAU/USATF Junior Olympians. Their deep understanding of the sport, paired with their passion for giving back to the community, fuels their commitment to volunteering their time, knowledge, and expertise to the club.

Our training philosophy embraces a multifaceted approach, integrating on-track drills, off-track conditioning, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, strength training, and mental preparation. This holistic method ensures that our athletes are not only physically prepared but also mentally resilient, enabling them to excel in competitive environments and in life beyond sports.

At Velocity Elite Track Club Inc., we are not just building athletes—we are building future leaders, role models, and community champions. We invite you to join us in our mission to empower, inspire, and uplift the next generation of athletes.

Together, we are building champions on and off the track!