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Saturday's team / parent meeting on May 11th will now be held at The Grayslake Public Library
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Grayslake Public Library - Meeting Rooms BC
100 Library Lane
Grayslake, IL 60030
Attendance is not mandatory; however, fees and registration forms will be collected, and we will also be placing the first set of uniform orders. All future updates will be shared on the team's website and/or Facebook page. Please reach out with questions.
Thank you,
Coach Ken Pendleton




Flag Football Handbook - Copy (pdf)
Download2021
Arisa Bisofa, Khori Clay, London Hampton, Vikram Iyer, Joshua McCampbell, Kenye Pendleton, Lyla Shields, Daphne Shields
2022
Leanna Bell, Torrey Bell, Khori Clay, Anajja Collier, Anayla Collier, Kennedi Copeland, Kobe Copeland, Ashley Derrick, Daniel Escorza, Bryson Fludd, Lauryn Francis, Samantha Hook, Vikram Iyer, Jurnee Jarrett, Ken-Ye Pendleton, Daphne Shields, Lyla Shields, Bendicion Sostre, Jahnae Stephens, Taylor Wilson
2023
Leanna Bell, Torrey Bell, James Castillo, Elicia Colin, Elsie Colin, Emelyn Colin, Eviana Colin, Kennedi Copeland, Kobe Copeland, Reid Donisch, Daniel Escorza, Bryson Fludd, Lauryn Francis, Alyssa Garcia, Ava Garcia, Samantha Hook, Maya Iyer, Vikram Iyer, Eli Kahn, Hajerah Khumawala, Sebastian Lagunas, Malaysia Longino, Hugh Marion, Lucy Marion, Margaret Marion, Milo Morales, Ken-Ye Pendleton, Kennedy Pendleton, Colton Puentes, Gabrielle Scott, Vivienne Scott, Daphne Shields, Lyla Shields, Corben Staples, Claire Stewart, Emersyn Wright, Wilson Wright
2024
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During the Junior Olympics (AAU or USATF) the top eight finishers in each event earn All-America designation.
2021
Arisa Bisofa (AAU)
London Hampton (AAU)
2022
Lyla Shields (AAU)
2023
Sebastian Lagunas (AAU)
Kenye Pendleton Jr. (AAU)
Vivienne Scott (AAU)
Lyla Shields (AAU)
2024
Lyla Shields (AAU)
Elsie Colin (AAU)
Jori Ellen (AAU)
TBA
[F] HOOK, Emily
[F] SCOTT, Gabrielle
[M] CASTILLO, James
[M] DERRICK, Logan
[M] LAGUNAS, Maximo
[M] MCCAIN, Landon
[M] STAPLES, Cayden
[M] WRIGHT, Wilson
[F] COLIN, Elicia
[F] LONGINO, Malaysia
[F] SCOTT, Vivienne
[F] SHIELDS, Lyla
[F] WRIGHT, Emersyn
[M] MORALES, Milo
[M] STAPLES, Corben
[F] COLIN, Eviana
[F] HOOK, Samantha
[M] BELL, Torrey
[M] COPELAND, Kobe
[M] ESCORZA, Daniel
[M] MARION, Hugh
[M] MCCAIN, Ladell
[F] PUGA, Diane
[F] WILSON, Taylor
[M] LAGUNAS, Sebastian
[F] KHUMAWALA, Hajerah
[F] SHIELDS, Daphne
[F] COLIN, Emelyn
[F] JARRETT, Jurnee
[F] MARION, Margaret
[F] MCCLENDON-LOCKHART, Adyssen
[F] PENDLETON, Kennedy
[F] STEWART, Claire
[F] COLIN, Elsie
[F] FRANCIS, Lauryn
[F] IYER, Maya
[M] DONISCH, Reid
[M] FLUDD, Bryson
[M] MCCAMPBELL, Joshua
[M] PENDLETON, Kenye
[M] SCHWEISS, Ben
[F] BELL, Leanna
[F] COLLINS, Daejonna
[F] COPELAND, Kennedi
[F] COOPER, Rege'
[F] ELLIOTT, Kayla
[F] GARCIA, Alyssa
[F] GARCIA, Ava
[F] STEPHENS, Jahnae
[M] DOVEL, Beckett
[F] WALKER, Sydney
[F] MARION, Lucy
[M] KAHN, Eli
[M] OLUWANDE, CJ
[F] BURCHETT, Deja
[F] HERNANDEZ, Shyanne
[F] MARION, Molly
[M] FLADELAND, Aiden
[M] FLADELAND, Ebin
The NFRONT Track Club family would like to thank all of the athletes, coaches, parents, and friends that helped to make the 2023 summer track season extraordinary. Thank you to the dedicated coaching staff who share their time and enthusiasm for teaching track & field to young women and men, and congratulations to the athletes who competed this season and raised the program to new levels. We would also like to express gratitude to the parents and families for all of their time and energy in getting the kids to practice and to the meets, and for cheering in the crowd. A special show of gratitude goes to our Team Mom, Ms. Kristie Longino, for doing a wonderful job organizing activities throughout the season.
The 2023 team included 63 competitive track club members, 30 of which were in their first full summer track season. The demanding meet and practice schedule, combined, is quite a commitment; and we are proud of everyone who continued to meet the challenge every day. We are especially proud of the growth of the kids in the program who continue to set and then rewrite their goals into achievements. As we look back, I can’t help but to look ahead to summer 2024. I am excited to see how next season’s group embraces the legacy of the 2023 season.
With sincerest appreciation, again, we thank you all.
Ken Pendleton
Head Coach
NFRONT Track Club
SEASON STARTS
MONDAY, JUNE 1st
SEASON ENDS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th
NFRONT Track Club 2026 AAU/USATF summer track & field season will run from June 1st to August 8th culminating at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, IA [Drake University]. Athletes looking to compete must be current AAU and USATF members.
TEAM FEES
$250 | Primary Athlete
$150 | Additional Athletes (same household)
COMPETITIVE ATHLETES *
AAU MEMBERSHIP *
$22 per season
USATF MEMBERSHIP *
$38.88 per season
TRACK MEET REGISTRATION *
$25-30 per meet
UNIFORM *
$35 | Fitted Track Singlet (required)
$25 | Track Shorts
$40 | ¼ Zip Pullover
$50 | Track Pants
$55 | Team Backpack
BIRTH CERTIFICATE *
Ages 6 – 18
SUMMARY
8-weeks
32 total practices
6-8 track meets
PRACTICE
NFRONT Track Club will hold track practice at two main training locations 4 days a week throughout the 2026 summer season. On-track training will take place at Warren Township High School track (Almond Road Campus).
The primary off-track location is Hart’s Hill Park in Round Lake. Practice is not mandatory; however, it is recommended to attend as many as possible in order to have success and avoid injury that comes with training.
Warren Township High School
34090 Almond Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
MON, WED, THU
6:30 – 8:30pm
Hart’s Hill Park
819 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
TUE
7:00 – 8:00pm
One-on-one and specialty work can be scheduled directly with coaches for Fridays. Links to be provided
TRACK MEETS
1 | Midwest Speed Series
June 6 - 7 (SAT - SUN)
St Laurence High School
Burbank, IL
2 | AAU Central District Qualifier 1
June 12 - 14 (FRI - SUN)
Clarence Hicks Memorial Park
Rockford, IL
AAU Central District Qualifier 2
June 17 (WED)
Clarence Hicks Memorial Park
Rockford, IL
3 | Jane Dickens Invitational
June 20 (SAT)
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL
4 | AAU Region 13 Qualifier
June 25 - 28 (THU - SUN)
Clarence Hicks Memorial Park
Rockford, IL
5 | Aroura Flyers Boatright Invitational
July 11 (SAT)
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
6 | Milwaukee Mustangs Battle of the Border
July 18 (SAT)
Zion High School
Zion, IL
7 | AAU Junior Olympics 2026
August 1 - August 8 (SAT - SAT)
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
USATF CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
USATF Illinois Championship
June 26 - 28 (FRI - SUN)
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL
USATF Region 7 Championship
July 9 - 12 (THU - SUN)
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
USATF Junior Olympics 2026
July 27 - August 2 (MON - SUN)
Falcon Stadium (Cerritos College)
Norwalk, CA
CONTACT US
NFRONT Track Club is revolutionizing youth track & field in Lake County, IL. If you or your child wants to be part of a dedicated team of exceptional young athletes looking to achieve their dreams, NFRONT Track Club would like to have you. Please feel free to reach out to us with questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Ken Pendleton
Head Coach
NFRONT Track Club
847-748-0448
Sprints / Hurdles / Jumps
Coach Ken Pendleton is a former collegiate track & field sprinter and standout athlete who ran at Illinois State University in Normal, IL from 1994 - 1998. He competed in the sprint and relay events and was a five-time national championship qualifier competing at the 1998 NCAA Championships in Buffalo, NY. His records at Illinois State still remain in the top 2 all-time in school history for four events.
Coach Ken attended Carmel Catholic HS in Mundelein, IL where he competed in track and football for all four years. He received all state honors and was elected to the CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.
His coaching philosophy can be described as a rare combination of Mr. Miyagi (from The Karate Kid franchise) and Sargent Slaughter. Using just the right amount of questions and challenges, his athletes always go further than they originally thought they would under his guidance.

Jumps / Relays
Coach Kelly Pendleton is a former collegiate track & field athlete who competed in the triple jump and sprint relays at Illinois State University in Normal, IL from 1996 - 2000. Her accomplishments include: seven-time All-Conference performer in the triple jump and 4-time All-Conference performer in the 4x100m. Her personal best triple jump performance is still a top 10 record at ISU.
Kelly recently made a career change to pursue her passion of helping kids feel empowered and more confident in their daily lives. She believes that a positive yet challenging environment is imperative to building character and skills that are transferrable across all areas of a child’s/teen’s day (whether at home, school, or extracurricular). Coaching track & field provides the space to be impactful to the youth and Kelly is excited to have the NFRONT family to service.

Throws
Coach Marrial Shields is a former collegiate quarterback in football at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. He competed from 1997-2001 and was a captain on the team’s first PFL conference championship in 2000. He was named the offensive player of the year in 1999.
Marrial attended Crete-Monee High School in Crete, IL where he competed in football, track, and basketball. He has been helping to coach his daughters in track and field for the past two years. Last year he helped one of them reach All American status at the Junior Olympics in Greensboro, NC for shot put. Marrial is a dedicated dad/coach who enjoys seeing kids succeed. He’s extremely excited to be a part of the NFRONT community.

Distance / Mid-Distance

Sprints / Hurdles

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