Welcome to Umoja!

We Are Youth Track & Field Team in Santa Clara, California

Team

Umoja is a diverse group of athletes ages 7 to 18. Athletes at all levels are welcome. Many of our athletes have competed in the National Junior Olympics.

Season

We kick off the season in February and train through July. Many of our athletes are qualified and advance to the National Junior Olympics at the end of July.

Practice

Monday & Wednesday – 6:30 PM to 8 PM on the track, and Saturday – 9 AM to 11 AM at the hill. Optional field event practice on Tuesday (starts after DST). Subject to change.

About Us

Umoja Track Club was founded by Ron Robinson and Brunet Lux in 2001.
For more than two decades, we have been serving the diverse South Bay community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower young athletes to reach their full potential – on and off the track – by teaching the fundamentals of track and field and fostering continuous skill development. We are dedicated to instilling values and life skills that help athletes grow into confident individuals who positively contribute to their community, both now and throughout their lives.

Our Values

We believe that achieving one’s highest potential, as both an individual and a team member, goes hand in hand with good sportsmanship and ethical competition. As an organization, we recognize our responsibility to the broader community and strive to cultivate mutual trust and respect. This includes honoring Umoja’s processes and procedures, and showing respect for teammates, coaches, volunteers, opponents, officials, and parents.

Coaches

Head Coach
Brunet Lux
Assistant Coach
Beto Lomax
Viktor Spalek
James Miles
Veronika Spalekova
Fane Williams
Kintina Edouard
Roan Nicholson

If you are interested in coaching, please contact us.

Memories

Check out our photo gallery.

News

Please read our blogs. Some posts were contributed by our athletes.

Where We Compete

We typically participate in these track meets.

  • April – Sac Speed Showcase (Sacramento)
  • April – East Bay Heat (Oakland)
  • May – Hercules Running Rebels (Hercules)
  • May – PAAF SJ Citywide (San Jose)
  • May – 3M (Oakland)
  • May – LA Jets (Cerritos)
  • May – Central Valley (Modesto)
  • June – NorCal Youth (San Jose)
  • June – Pacific Association Junior Olympics
  • July – National Junior Olympics

Please see our page on Athletic.net for the current and past season’s schedule.

Umoja on Athletic.net

Common Questions

The regular season begins in February and ends in June. After the regular season, athletes can compete in Regional Championships and advance to National Junior Olympic Championships in July if qualify.

Core schedule:
Mon | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Wed | 5:30 PM – 7 PM
→Location | Santa Clara High School (Map)
Sat | 9 AM – 11 AM (when we are not at track meet)
→Location | Montgomery Hill Trail (Map)

(Subject to change)

Yes. No practice is mandatory.

We are accepting athletes ages 7 to 18. (The age of athlete is the age s/he will be on December 31 of the season’s calendar year.)

Sure!

We do not offer ‘summer program’ but we accept late registration. Our season continues until National Junior Olympics that takes place in the end of July. No activity is planned in August.

Ready to Join?

Step one is a tryout! Click the button below to submit your request, and the head coach will set up your one‑on‑one.

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