◆ Erie, Pennsylvania · A Christ-Centered College Preparatory Academy
TRACK & FIELD
Speed. Strength. Spirit.
Holistic Athletic & Character Development
The Erie Preparatory Academy Track & Field Program exemplifies the school’s dedication to holistic athletic and character development—merging physical discipline with mental resilience and faith-based motivation. Competing within the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Erie Prep’s program gives student-athletes the structure and opportunity to train, compete, and excel at a high level while pursuing academic excellence in a small, nurturing environment.
Leadership and Vision
Led by Coach Ryan Kelly, who also oversees Erie Prep’s Cross Country Program, the Track & Field team is guided by one of the region’s most seasoned and respected coaches. With over 20 years of experience spanning college and high school competition, including tenure at Edinboro University under legendary coach Doug Watts, Kelly has mentored multiple athletes to state titles, national top-10 finishes, and Division I and II scholarships.
His coaching philosophy centers on discipline, perseverance, and faith—helping each athlete unlock their full physical and spiritual potential both on the track and in life.
Program Highlights
Every Event. Every Athlete.
The program features comprehensive training across sprints, middle-distance, distance, jumps, and throws. Each athlete follows a personalized development plan incorporating strength training, endurance, and technique refinement.
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PIAA-Licensed Competition
Legitimate exposure at the state level through PIAA-sanctioned meets.
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Integrated Training
Access to professional-grade indoor facilities, recovery labs, and conditioning centers at AHN Sports Performance and the Erie Sports Now Complex.
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One-on-One Coaching
Continuous feedback, injury prevention, and event-specific improvement for every athlete.
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A Faith-Centered Culture
Integrity, humility, and service emphasized as essential to every athlete's success.
A Program that Builds Leaders
For Erie Prep, Track & Field is more than competition—it is about endurance, self-mastery, and purpose. Through faith, focus, and disciplined effort, our athletes discover that greatness is not measured solely by medals but by the development of character that endures long after the finish line.
Inquiries should be directed to rkelly@erieprepacademy.org