The East Oakland Youth Development Center Track Club commits itself to the comprehensive development of the student-athlete. In addition to physical development, EOYDC track promotes principles of character development within the framework of an abiding and broadened commitment to community. Our track club has become a big part of the commitment that EOYDC has to the community we serve.A Look at the CoachOur volunteer coach, Curtis Taylor, is one of the Best Coaches In The Sport of track and field. Coach Taylor supports his high school Students with practice SAT tests to make sure that they are qualified to receive college scholarships. Coach Taylor is not only a coach of running, but a teacher of life as well. He is totally committed to his student-athletes; his dedication and love come through in everything that the team accomplishes. His coaching philosophy is simple, if an individual works hard, he or she will be as successful, as their mind and body will allow. Participate because you like/love the sport, not for what it can give you. If you do this, success will follow. The club has athletes ranked nationally each year. In keeping with our commitment to sound minds and bodies, all participants must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. However, most student-athletes carry a 3.0 or better. There are approximately 32 participants on the track team, ranging in ages from 12 to 25.