Co-founder / Head Coach
Coach Tanya was both a head coach and assistant coach for k-8 athletes in the Springfield/South County Youth Rec Track Program from 2013 – 2023
She has over 11 years experience as a Track and Field athlete, initially running sprints (100-200) and participating in the long jump. Coach Tanya evolved to become primarily a 400 and 800 meter runner. Coach Tanya is a former state 800 meter champion and University of Michigan Big-Ten All-American track athlete where she was part of 3 Big Ten Championship teams for both indoor and outdoor Track and Field. She is also a former AAU Junior Olympic All-American in multiple events.
Coach Tanya and Coach Damon have 2 sons that compete with the House of Speed in addition to participating in baseball. Both sons are 2 time AAU All-Americans in their respective field events, focusing principally on the long jump, triple jump and the javelin.