Join us at the Big Sky State Games. The Big Sky State Games will host the World Record Camps in Billings, Montana. The Big Sky Games will have many different sports being contested. World Record Camps are designed by proven winners for dedicated young athletes. Ultimately, the goal is to unlock each person’s full potential and improve their performance so they can compete at the highest level and have fun doing it! Training recommended for young athletes 12-18 years old at all ability levels! This will be a one day camp from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Lockwood High School. Following day will be a competition.
Coaches
(Subject to Change)
Willie Banks
Personal Record
17.97m (58 feet 11.5 inches) Triple Jump
8m11 (26 feet 8 inches) Long Jump
Achievements
World Record Holder (1985 - 1995)
3x Olympian (1980, 1984, 1988)
1x Silver Medalist (1983 World Championships)
The former World Record holder in the triple jump. Willie Banks held the record for over 10 years, and was inducted into the USA National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999. He currently coaches at a local high school in California and often travels around the world teaching triple jump at clinics.
Erin Shean
Personal Record
1.97m (6 feet 6 inches)
Achievements
2000 Sydney Olympic Games Olympian 4x World Championship Team Pan American Games Bronze Medalist
Her high jump career included finishing fourth at the 2001 Summer University Games. She also competed at the 2000 Olympic Games and the World Championship in 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2007. Erin played volleyball at the highest level, competing for the United States women's national volleyball team. She competed for the Texas Longhorns in both sports.
Mike Powell
Personal Record
8.95m (29 feet 5 inches)
Achievements
World Record Holder (1991 - Present)
Olympic Athlete (1988, 1992, 1996)
2 x Gold Medalist (World Championship)
The holder of the long jump world record. He is a two-time world champion in this event and two-time Olympic silver medalist. Former jumps coach at UCLA. Currently, jumps coach at Azusa Pacific University in California.
Gregg Simmons
Gregg Simmons
Gregg Simmons is a notable coach in Track and Field. He specializes in speed and performance for Elite, Pro, Collegiate, and Youth athletes.
Over the past 30+ years Coach Simmons has produced champions at the high school, collegiate, and elite levels. He has also trained elite sprinters who have participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials. When interviewed by the San Diego Union Tribune, Coach Simmons stated "He can make anyone faster" and the success of his athletes prove he's true to his word.
Andre Phillips
Personal Record
47.19 400m Hurdles 13.25 110m Hurdles
Achievements
Olympian, Gold Medal 1988 1985 World Cup Champion 1985 USATF Outdoor Champion 1981 NCAA Champion 2009 USATF Hall of Fame
Phillips is best remembered for winning a gold medal in the Seoul, Korea Olympic Games in 1988, beating Edwin Moses who was undefeated in more than 100 races. Phillips is an educator, receiving his Phd. in Education.
Brian Yokoyama
Personal
Mount San Antonio College Director of Athletic Special Events. Southern California Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame Member / 2017 & 2018 USA Track & Field Brooks Johnson Development Chair of the Year
Achievements
USA Track and Field High Performance Director, Former USA Track & Field Men's and Women's National Pole Vault Chairperson. He currently coaches the pole vault at Mt. San Antonio College.
Brian Yokoyama has coached many elite pole vaulters over the years. Including Giovanni Lanaro (19'01), Daichi Sawano (19'01.5), Tim Mack (19'08.5), and Jason Hinkin (18'08.25) among many others. In 2022, Brian was named assistant Coach for the U20 World Championship Team.
Duncan Atwood
Personal Record 94.05 (308-7)
1984 Olympian 1979 & 89 Pan American Champion 1 x World Cup Finalist 1 x World Championship Finalist Former USATF Throws Coach Ironwood Throws Camp
Adam Nelson
Personal Record
Shot Put 22.51 (73 feet 10 inches) Discus Throw, 53.56 (175 feet 8.5 inches)
Achievements
Nelson’s incredible list of medals includes the 2004 Olympic gold, 2000 Olympic silver, 2005 World gold and three World silver medals. Nelson won medals at every outdoor World Championships and Olympic Games from 2000 to 2007.
Schedule
Clinic Activities
July 18, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am | Introduction of Clinicians |
| 9:30 am | Coaching Session (Event Specific Training) |
| 11:30 am | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Team Building Games |
| 1:00 pm | Coaching Session (Event Specific Training) |
| 2:30 pm | Q & A |
| 3:00 pm | End of Day |