Cambridge Jets Youth Track Club
Cambridge, MA
 
Coaches: Curtis and Kimberly Jackman
E-Mail: Curtis.Jackman@mpi.com
 
Website: www.cambridgejets.org
 
Athlete Members: 40 Members Ages 7 - 14
 
History: The Cambridge Jets was established in 1987 and
Since then The Jets have become a well known
organization in the Cambridge community. Through our
growing affiliations with local colleges (Harvard, MIT,
Tufts, Boston Collage and others), we have been able to
practice and hold events at top-notch facilities. With
strong support from parent, local organizations and our
coaching staff. Jets athletes have thrived in the
sport, winning a number of team championships and
individual awards. To date Jets runners have qualified
to run for the U.S. national team in the Junior
Olympics. Many Jets runners continue their sport at the
collegiate level some even earning scholarships in
universities all over the country. The Cambridge Jets
team participates in state, regional, and national
meets in exciting locations including New York City,
Orlando, Florida, and Knoxville Tennesse. The Jets
track club has evolved into more then just a sports
team. The coching staff provides direction to the kids
not only on the track but with school and all the
chalanges facing a young athlete. Along with the
Harvard women' track team they have developed a mentor
program for the Jet's girls recieving guidence and
support and sharing a few laughs with the members of
the Harvard Women’s track team.
 
Recent Accomplishments: This past summer (2002) beter than
half of the team qualified from AAU National in
Tennesse. This Indoor season the repeated for the 4th
year strait as Team Champions at the North East Indoor
Classic. With Jet's standout Jonathan Jean-Louis taking
the male athlete of the meet honors. Jonathan was also
last years AAU Indoor 400m Nation Champ. Another recent
standout with a number of impressive wins including the
Boston Mayors cup, and becomming the Jets top distance
runner is Ruben Villarreal-Halprin. The club is now
taking a more active role in hosting major meets. The
Jets Indoor Invitational on March 22, 2003 was an outstanding event with athletes from PA, NJ, NY as well as New England.