Who We Are

Comets is a great family oriented track club. It's very relaxed and low key. We start in April, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. Everyone does general conditioning mostly in one group.

In mid May, we switch to Monday-Wednesday-Thursday from 5:30-7:00. People come, do some warmups together, then pick an 'event' they want to learn/practice, such as sprints or high jump. There will be several coaches available, each one leading the practice in their area of expertise. After half the time, the head coach calls 'switch' and everyone goes and finds another event to try. The athletes decide what they're interested in. If they want, in June there are some track meets to try, anywhere from here to up around Spokane and Tri-Cities. Later in the season, there are some more advanced meets if they qualify and want to go. The emphasis is on improving yourself, getting good exercise and having fun.

If someone can't come sometimes, it's no problem. There is no roll call or anything. If you send an email to cometstrackclub@gmail.com, I can put you on the email list and when we start up you'll get the information. We have athletes from ages 3 or 4 up through 70s or 80s. Everyone is welcome. For athletes under 5 or so, we like the parents to stay during practice. You are always welcome to stay, and we always have parents that participate as well.

The fee for Comets is $35/year, plus we require a USATF membership, which is $30/year. If your child competes in a meet, she/he will need this, but even if they don't want to it provides insurance so we require it. The first year they join, you will need to send in a copy of their birth certificate to USATF, so they can verify the age group they are in, and that's pretty much all the requirements.

Your athlete and you can come try it out for a week if they want. I'm usually at the track at the beginning of practice, so you can get the info and forms from me. Registration packets are also available on the website.

If you have any other questions please write again or call Scott Avery at 972-890-4818.

Meet the Coaches

This could be you!

HEAD COACH
Vacant
Mike Hinz

DISCUS, SHOTPUT, HAMMER THROW
“Coach Mike” began coaching track and field at PHS and Comets in 1989 and became head coach of both in 1993. Even though he recently retired in 2023, he still enjoys being involved. During his 30 year Pullman career, he led 6 state championship teams: 3 boys and 3 girls, and coached many high school athletes that continued to compete on the collegiate level.
Some of his honors in coaching include being inducted into the Washington State Track and Field Coach’s Association (WSTFCA) Hall of Fame in 2010, 6 time conference coach of the year and 3 time state coach of the year.
Hannah Bailey

DISTANCE COACH
Growing up, I played a wide variety of sports, but by sophomore year of high school, I found my passion in running. I ran 4 seasons of cross country for Columbia River High School, earning all-league honors and qualifying for the WIAA state championship every year. I was also named team captain my junior and senior year, and in 2022 I led the first women’s xc team from my high school to qualify for state in over a decade.
While my high school track career was shortened due to COVID-19, I was able to make 2 appearances at the WIAA 2A state track and field championship, placing 9th in both the 1600 and 800 in 2022 and 6th in the 800 in 2023.
I currently run cross country and track for Washington State University. This is my first year coaching for the Comets, and I am stoked to help athletes achieve their goals!
Madison Toomey

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COACH, HIGH JUMP
My name is Madison Toomey. I first got into track and field in high school and also competed collegiately. I started coaching at LMS four years ago, beginning with the hurdles. For the past three years, I have also coached high jump.
I have experience competing in middle distance, throws (including hammer throw), long jump, and hurdles.
I am excited to coach for Comets because I love coaching and also want to get back into running shape!
Sasha Korolenko

SHOTPUT, HAMMER THROW
My journey with track began in the 6th grade, where I discovered a passion for throwing. I set records and became an all-state thrower in both middle school and high school.
I’ve had the privilege of throwing during my undergraduate years and am a top-ten record holder for the women’s hammer throw at WSU. This is my second year coaching the Comets in throwing evens, and I am incredibly excited to have this opportunity. I look forward to another great season of Comets track, sharing my expertise and passion with the next generation of athletes.
Join us for an incredible journey in track and field!