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From WBTW: Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden mentors young athletes in Myrtle Beach
From WBTW: Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden mentors young athletes in Myrtle Beach
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NBC Sports On Her Turf sits down with reigning 100m and 200m world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden to talk about her journey to becoming the fastest woman in the world and the power she draws from her "village."
Melissa, a Georgetown County native, and Coastal Carolina University alum, is the only US woman ever
to win the 100m (10.61 MR), 200m (21.68), and 4x100m Relay at the same World Championship.
(Click on image of Melissa below for the full 13 minute feature video)
Melissa, a Georgetown County native, and Coastal Carolina University alum, is the only US woman ever
to win the 100m (10.61 MR), 200m (21.68), and 4x100m Relay at the same World Championship.
(Click on image of Melissa below for the full 13 minute feature video)
Coastal Carolina Track & Field Team, Elite Athletes and Coaches joining Melissa Jefferson-Wooden on Sat. 9/26:
Tonea Marshall – Made the last 7 USATF National Championship finals in the 100mHH (5th in '26), 2025 Diamond League Finalist 6th place 100mH, NACAC U23 Gold Medalist at 100mHH, SEC Champion and All-American at 60mHH and 100mHH while at LSU, ’25 personal best of 12.24 in the 100mHH = 7th fastest on the all-time world list.
T’Mars McCallum Jr. –’26 NCAA Champion 4x100mR, 5xNCAA All-American while at University of Tennessee, '25 World Championship Gold Medalist 4x100m Relay, '25 Bronze Medalist USATF 100m, Carolina Forest HS and Myrtle Beach TFC alum, personal bests 60m (6.59), 100m (9.83, #6 ’25 World list), 200m (19.73, #5 ’25 World List), just signed to train and compete professionally with On Athletics Club Sprint.
Coach Jim Sprecher- Current Head XC Coach USC Aiken, while at University of Lynchburg he coached the Hornets to 25 ODAC team championships, developed national champions in the DMR and 1,500m, produced 43 All-Americans and 128 National Qualifiers. Previously served as head coach at UNC Wilmington and Ball State, his collegiate coaching career has spanned 4 decades.
Coach Chris Courson- Current Head TF/XC Coach Conway HS, Coached collegiately, sprints, and hurdles at CCU, ECU and UNCW, School Record Holder UNCW 4X200mR, 4X400mR
Tonea Marshall – Made the last 7 USATF National Championship finals in the 100mHH (5th in '26), 2025 Diamond League Finalist 6th place 100mH, NACAC U23 Gold Medalist at 100mHH, SEC Champion and All-American at 60mHH and 100mHH while at LSU, ’25 personal best of 12.24 in the 100mHH = 7th fastest on the all-time world list.
T’Mars McCallum Jr. –’26 NCAA Champion 4x100mR, 5xNCAA All-American while at University of Tennessee, '25 World Championship Gold Medalist 4x100m Relay, '25 Bronze Medalist USATF 100m, Carolina Forest HS and Myrtle Beach TFC alum, personal bests 60m (6.59), 100m (9.83, #6 ’25 World list), 200m (19.73, #5 ’25 World List), just signed to train and compete professionally with On Athletics Club Sprint.
Coach Jim Sprecher- Current Head XC Coach USC Aiken, while at University of Lynchburg he coached the Hornets to 25 ODAC team championships, developed national champions in the DMR and 1,500m, produced 43 All-Americans and 128 National Qualifiers. Previously served as head coach at UNC Wilmington and Ball State, his collegiate coaching career has spanned 4 decades.
Coach Chris Courson- Current Head TF/XC Coach Conway HS, Coached collegiately, sprints, and hurdles at CCU, ECU and UNCW, School Record Holder UNCW 4X200mR, 4X400mR
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The 2026 Track & Field Fall Development Series is brought to you by Myrtle Beach Sports. Our goals are to: Introduce youth to the sport of track & field; Provide current track & field athletes an out-of-season opportunity; Create awareness of opportunities provided by City of Myrtle Beach Recreation, the Myrtle Beach Track & Field Club and the Spring Break Meets.
WHEN: 9am Saturday September 26th Session #1 (Sprint/Hurdles), 9am Saturday October 24th Session #2 Field Events
WHERE: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (705 33rd Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577)
WHO: Youth ages 6-18, all experience levels welcome, no experience necessary.
COST: $15/Session. Includes a Nike Dri-fit shirt and water bottle if pre-registered by 1pm Friday October 23rd for Session #2. Participants will only receive 1 shirt/water bottle if they register for both sessions.
WHAT TO BRING: Personal water bottle, sun screen, athletic apparel, closed toe athletic/running shoes, event specific spikes if you have them (not required), and lots of energy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be grouped by age and/or experience level. Groups will rotate through each of the event specific areas where they will be instructed by an experienced high school, college or club coach. Instruction will focus on introducing the sport, introducing the skills required, and the opportunity to practice the skills and receive feedback. Each Saturday will begin with a group warm-up and stretch and conclude with a group talk and cool-down. Each Saturday session will conclude between 12:00-12:30pm.
If you have any questions or need more information, E-mail the Track & Field Program Manager:
Jeff Jacobs [email protected] or call 843-918-2256.
WHEN: 9am Saturday September 26th Session #1 (Sprint/Hurdles), 9am Saturday October 24th Session #2 Field Events
WHERE: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (705 33rd Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577)
WHO: Youth ages 6-18, all experience levels welcome, no experience necessary.
COST: $15/Session. Includes a Nike Dri-fit shirt and water bottle if pre-registered by 1pm Friday October 23rd for Session #2. Participants will only receive 1 shirt/water bottle if they register for both sessions.
WHAT TO BRING: Personal water bottle, sun screen, athletic apparel, closed toe athletic/running shoes, event specific spikes if you have them (not required), and lots of energy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be grouped by age and/or experience level. Groups will rotate through each of the event specific areas where they will be instructed by an experienced high school, college or club coach. Instruction will focus on introducing the sport, introducing the skills required, and the opportunity to practice the skills and receive feedback. Each Saturday will begin with a group warm-up and stretch and conclude with a group talk and cool-down. Each Saturday session will conclude between 12:00-12:30pm.
If you have any questions or need more information, E-mail the Track & Field Program Manager:
Jeff Jacobs [email protected] or call 843-918-2256.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's non-profit organization The Village Initiative, Inc.
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10/4/2025 Sprints/hurdles slide show
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