Welcome to Golden Triangle Elite Academy Track & Field

Building Champions. Creating Opportunities. Expanding Horizons.

Welcome to Golden Triangle Elite Academy (GTEA) Blaze Track & Field and Cross Country! We are a youth development program serving athletes ages 4–18 throughout the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi. Our mission is to help young athletes develop their athletic abilities, build confidence, strengthen character, and discover opportunities beyond their hometown.

At GTEA Blaze, we believe track and field is about more than running faster or competing for medals. It is about learning discipline, setting goals, working as a team, showing sportsmanship, and developing the confidence to succeed both on and off the track.

Our program provides structured practices, skill development, and opportunities for athletes to participate in track and field and cross-country meets. Athletes work to improve their speed, endurance, strength, technique, and overall fitness while learning the value of commitment, perseverance, and supporting one another.

We also believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience new challenges. Through training, competition, mentorship, and community partnerships, GTEA Blaze strives to expose athletes to new experiences and help them see what is possible when they work hard and believe in themselves.

Whether an athlete is just beginning their track and field journey or preparing to compete at a higher level, our goal is to provide a positive, encouraging environment where young people can grow as athletes, teammates, students, and leaders.

Join GTEA Blaze as we build champions, create opportunities, and expand horizons—one athlete, one goal, and one stride at a time!

2026-2027 GTEA BLAZE INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 6, 2026
TFCUSA Winter Indoor Grand Prix
Birmingham, Alabama
$40 per athlete

DECEMBER 12–13, 2026
Fleur De Lis Indoor Classic
LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$25 per athlete

JANUARY 10, 2027
Wanda Lee Thomas Showdown Memorial — Powered by TFCUSA
Birmingham, Alabama
$45 per athlete

JANUARY 24, 2027
Bama Showcase
Birmingham CrossPlex, Birmingham, Alabama
$50 per athlete

FEBRUARY 7, 2027
TFCUSA Indoor World Championship
Birmingham, Alabama
$50 per athlete
Championship Competition

Questions or Need More Information?

Coach Carlos Cole
Golden Triangle Elite Academy – Track & Field

📞 Phone: 662-368-2506
📧 Email: admin@goldentriangleelite.org

Have questions about registration, practices, meets, or the Track & Field program? Contact Coach Carlos Cole for more information.