Extreme Velocity Performance Academy

Track and Field and its Anti-doping issues continue to evolve, not for the better.

WADA says Russia, five countries are non-compliant Brazil, Belgium, France, Greece, Mexico and Spain were placed on a watch list by WADA.

Athletics could be banned from Olympics if doping scandal leads to IAAF suspension WADA commissioner tells ABC Newsradio's The Ticket suspension of IAAF and athletics from international competition is an option.

This will be an interesting development.

IAAF to discus suspending Russia In response to WADA's Independent Commission report issued today, the IAAF President, Sebastian Coe, has taken the urgent step of seeking approval fro

Today starts the second phase of athletic preparation. From today the athletes will learn proper technique for specific events. Additionally, they will be placed into event groups with different ability levels. They will be divided into Elite, Developmental and Beginner groups in order to maintain cohesiveness between the athletes and to encourage competitiveness among each other. PERFORMANCE is the objective in the long run and these measures would almost guarantee the objective is accomplished.

More pics of the EVPA 2nd Annual conference.

Highlights from the 2nd Annual EVPA conference. This year we had four presentations. The President, Dalton Esdaille of EVTC, presented on Shamier Little, 400mh phenom and her lifestyle change to become great. Then nurse, Thelesha Gordon, presented on proper nutrition and Sleep regimen for athletes. Tracey Wattley presented on Psychological Skills training. To close the evening, Director Donnell Esdaille presented on the Vision and the journey to be taken by the members of the programme. The athletes left with a wealth of knowledge and the event was very much appreciated by all present.

Academy athletes need to realize not everyone will be supportive of their desire to achieve success. That's why motivation to succeed needs to be intrinsic.

Club highlights from the Brimstone Hill run. The event help the athletes, in general preparation period, gauge their fitness level. A job well done.

It is very important that our athletes understand there is a right way to achieve success. Unethical behaviour and practices might feel easy but the long term effects will be damaging to their character.

The Extreme Velocity Track Club (EVTC)doing well at the Nevis 10k. EVTC is the organization that gave birth to EVPA.

Usain Bolt Sport Academy coming soon The Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium is to be renamed Usain Bolt Sport Academy.