OUR STORY:

Run-EM-Down Track and Field was founded in 2022 by husband and wife, Byron (Director) and Summer Ragsdale. In very little time at all, the program has grown into a top-level program. Since its creation we have had 7 Junior Olympic Qualifiers, 2 AAU National All-Americans, 50+ Regional Qualifiers, and will continue to grow. Our coaching staff is second to none. Combining for over 50+ years of experience in Track and Field, our athletes are destined for greatness. Every coach on this team’s staff demands the same qualities from each individual athlete regardless of their athletic background. Those qualities being (maximum effort, focus, positivity, respect for others, and accountability.) We believe that by instilling these qualities in each athlete will not only make them better on the track, but also better human beings in their everyday life. Our Goal is for each athlete that comes through our program is to be able to apply what they learned from us to their lives, education, and other sports too.

Byron Ragsdale serves as the Head Coach and Director of this program. The 36-year-old Knoxville native brings a vast amount knowledge that was accumulated over a long and successful Track and Field career. Under the direction of Kelly Carter at Tennessee State University, Byron flourished on the track while competing in several events ranging from 100M, 110MHH, 4x100, 4x400, 400MH, 400M and 200. It was here he developed his passion for the sport of Track and Field. Following a successful college career, he directed his focus to coaching and developing athletes. With the inspiration from his oldest son Grayson Ragsdale, Byron and his wife Summer (who also was a Track and Field standout) made the decision to start a youth Track and Field Program that would give them the ability to contribute to the sport, and also educate youth on proper athletic mechanics and performance. After only two years, that program has become a National Powerhouse.

WHO YOU RUN FOR………………?