THE RECRUITER’S RADAR
Top Summer Events to Get Noticed and Stand Out
Young athletes need to get noticed by top teams and recruiters. While summer is often a time to slow down and enjoy yourself, the best of the best continue to train and build their skills outside of daily practice. At Run Speed Performance in Carrollton, TX, our goal is to help you truly stand out.
“Champions aren’t made during the season; they are forged in the heat of summer training.”
The Summer Gauntlet
Here are some of the top regional and national events that happen over the summer where you can test your skills against the best of the best:
⚡ TRACK & FIELD
TEXAS RELAYS & UIL
- Texas Relays: Prestigious Austin event held annually in the spring.
- UIL Championships: Culminating event for high schoolers at Myers Stadium.
- TTFCA Meet of Champions: June invitation-only meet for elite talent.
NATIONAL SHOWCASES
- AAU Junior Olympics: Massive mid-summer multi-sport national meet.
- USATF Junior Olympics: Culmination of regional qualifying series.
- Nike Outdoor Nationals: Premiere national High School track meet.
⚡ CROSS COUNTRY
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
- TAAF Summer Games: Multi-sport July event featuring XC races.
- USATF Junior Olympics: Regional and national paths for cross country.
INVITATIONALS & SERIES
- Nike Cross Nationals: NXN South Regional includes top Texas talent.
- Texas Youth Race Series: Summer races held across various Texas cities.
⚡ FIELD SPORTS
SOCCER TOURNAMENTS
- Dallas Cup: Internationally renowned youth spring tournament.
- Texas Shootout: High-profile competitive showcase.
- Texas State Cup: Organized by NTSSA for club dominance.
- Lone Star Invitational: Top tier matches held in Houston.
FOOTBALL SHOWCASES
- State 7-on-7: Popular non-contact summer passing tournament.
- TX Football Championships: Elite winter title games at AT&T Stadium.
- Nike Opening Regional: Prestigious camp pulling in top regional recruits.
- FBU Top Gun Showcase: Invite-only national event featuring elite training.
PREPARING FOR BATTLE
To perform at these top-tier events, your training can’t stop when school ends. Our facility hones in on four main pillars to prepare you for the recruiters’ eyes:
- Speed Endurance & Top-End Velocity
- Agility & Multi-Directional Shifting
- Explosive Strength Production
- Injury-Preventive Biomechanics
GETTING NOTICED
Whether you are prepping for soccer tryouts in the early summer or trying to drop your PRs for track recruiters, we wish you the best of luck!
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