Proud Longhorn alum, currently serving as the Head Track and Field Coach at Atascocita High School. Dedicated to shaping young athletes and passionate runner!
Thanks to
@MattressMack
for letting the guys stay at your manison after state. It was a great replacement for those who gave up prom for state. It was also a heck of experience for them. We are grateful 🙏🏾.
It took me a few days to come to terms of what just happened. I was so focused on the next athlete's race I didn't stop and enjoy the moment. I now realize the responsibility that comes with holding this record.
Part 1
Yesterday before our max velocity workout(wickets) we focused on force application and the hip flexors. I like to take the arms out in order to focus on the lower limbs. This lead to a great wicket session.
I’m proud of my Atascocita Boy's Track and Field team. My 1st varsity win as a head coach here. Thanks to my coaching staff, my athletes, parents, and God 🙏🏾
@HumbleISD_AHS
Congratulations to my athletes and coaches for winning Region 3 Track and Field. Shout out to North Shore, Katy Tompkins, Ridge Point, and Humble for making it a great meet. This old man is tired!
New curve treadmill for the Atascocita Boy's and Girl's Track and Field team. Thanks to all who supported us through our fundraiser.
Just in time for the cold weather!
Sorry for the late response it's been a crazy few days. So I gave social media a break. Thanks for all the love and support. I'm trying to read everyone's post or comments.
Thanks to Judge Hidalgo and the Commissioners for passing a resolution to recognize us for breaking the National Record in the 4x100. This was a great experience for the guys. Their 1st time in a court room.
If you’re a track fan and you’re free at 5:30 today. You don’t want to miss this. This is Texas Relays/ The State meet in your back yard. These are some Elite teams and Coaches.
Rice University
Yesterday we pulled out a 40 meter track surface for indoors. I enjoy being indoors because we can work on the small thing. I thought we got better yesterday.
@jordann_parkerr
@laaared1
Standing Start + No Blocks
7.08
48.15 US
#3
, TX
#1
(Bank)
21.50 US
#5
, TX
#3
(Bank)
I loved that Texas A&M had all of their athletes of that event at the award stand giving the kids the award.
@aggietfxc
It was good to see all of the former Texas high school athletes. The Bluebonnet meet was a great meet. We will be back.
I get the power of social media and the awe factor that this brings but I have so much respect for what the college coaches do. I would never compare the 2 races. The true trackies know the grind of a conference meet. 🙏🏾
One thing I like to do as part of my workout is add a foam rolling session either in the beginning or end of practice once a week.
I always save the IT Band and Quads for last. The football guys was hurting.
SOUND ON 😂
#injuryprevention
Great use of the Clyde Hart PaceBeeper. Three different paces three different beeps.
200s with cones at each 100. They should start at the sound and be at their beep at the 100. Instant feedback.
Yesterday I introduced the guys to overspeed hill training. It was ugly at first but they got the concept.
Workout
3x3x150 (6 total) up hill/downhill w/3 mins rest
Stopped by to check in on the grind that’s put in everyday at
@HumbleISD_AHS
. I almost got out there to show my hurdle skills, but decided to just watch instead 😁
Keep working
@AHS_Boys_Track
@Coach_Lil_Erv
In March, Tory Blaylock, Landon Fontenot, Jordan Parker, and Jelani Watkins shattered the national record with a remarkable time of 38.92 seconds in the 4 x 100 relay at the Victor Lopez Classic held at Rice University. In result, they surpassed a record set in 1998! 🥇
I've preached to my guys all year about staying off the radar but I now realize that's not possible. We are thankful for all the love. We don't take this for granted not one bit. I hope we can continue to make yall proud for the rest of the season.
Good luck to all the coaches and athletes competing at Regionals.
Control the Controllables!
The weather is not in your control but how you prepare and perform is!
One of my favorite things to do with my athletes. I call it toes to the ceilings.
The objective it to push through the hips and to use the lower core.
@jordann_parkerr
Sorry for the lack of update on our meet yesterday. We won the Area Meet. Most importantly we made it out of there injury free. We checked another box.
I was sent this.
Someone caught me demonstrating stride length for wickets.
Speed = Stride length x stride frequency
I set length and you create the frequency
Sunday I run my very 1st Full Marathon and I can use y'all words of encouragement to get me through the last few miles. Leave an encouraging message that I can think back on when things get hard.
DJ Burns said their entire season turned around when everyone:
1) Bought in.
2) Started showing up on time.
3) Stopped causing distractions on/off court.
Message!
There is always someone who has it worse than you.
I beat cancer at the age of 20 as a college athlete and I'm still here. Everyday I'm alive I'm Blessed.
Here is us using the curve treadmill last week during the bad weather.
The good thing about the curve treadmill is it gives them instant feedback on their form.
With only 3 days of workout due to the cold weather. We did blended workouts the last few days. Yesterday was 200 m hills and then we finished with mat jumps.
This was a 1st for my football guys and it was definitely a shock to them.
Ps.
Turn the sound on 😬
The A Way 🦅
VYPE Coaches Corner: Atascocita Track and Field Coach Elton Ervin
VYPE caught up with Atascocita Track & Field Coach Elton Ervin as the Eagles track team is having a historic year breaking national records & in the hunt for a State Title.
WATCH:
🚨🚨🚨Class of 2026
Eli Nettles of Atascocita High School
Coming from the 🏀court this season to the track. Progression so far
First 800 2:01
1:59
1:58
1:56
1:54 Current PR ⭐️
Also didn’t have a fall training 👀
College Coaches follow this Future star ⭐️
@boy_net26858
With less than 2 weeks left at Summer Creek. I had to go check on my girls on the Summer Creek Track and Field team. They were putting in work. I can't promise I won't shed a tear on my last time at their practice
@PhxPhire_2026
They will run a special on Coach Blanks on the news tonight check it out. It was a really good segment. It even had some special guests. It'll air in a little bit around 5:45 on ch 13. It'll reair on wb39 news around 9:15. It'll reair tonight at around 10:45 pm.