New Jersey's Premier Youth Track Club
4 Quarter Horses Racing & Training Club develops competitive youth athletes through elite coaching, disciplined training, and a community that shows up for each other – on the track and off it.
Who We Are
4 Quarter Horses uses track and field as a developmental vehicle – equipping children with the tools, independence, and resilience required to become great adults. Since our inaugural season in Spring 2025, we've competed at AAU, USATF, and national championship stages. The clock doesn't lie, and neither do we.
Training Programs
Every 4QH program runs on one of two paths. Choose the track that fits your athlete's goals this season.
Path One
For athletes who plan to register and compete in at least one track meet during the season. For athletes who plan to register and compete in at least one track meet during the season. Training is built around event-specific development, race preparation, and meet-day execution. This is the path to the championship stage.
Register – Racing TrackPath Two
For athletes who want the rigor of 4QH workouts without competing in meets. Built for athletes who want the full 4QH workout without competing in meets. Develops baseline conditioning, core strength, and athletic habits that carry directly into football, basketball, soccer, and beyond.
Register – Training TrackAvailable Seasons
March – July
Our flagship season, open to student-athletes from 8 & Under through high school. 4QH made its national debut here – competing at AAU District & Regional Championships, the AAU Junior Olympics, USATF NJ Junior Olympic Championships, USATF Youth Outdoor Championships, and the New Balance Nationals Outdoor Championship.
📅 Registration Opens: February
September – November
A great fit for distance-minded and track student-athletes, along with multi-sport kids looking to build endurance and mental toughness during the fall. Open to all ages.
📅 Registration Opens: August
November – March
The indoor season is a full competitive campaign, not just off-season training. 4QH athletes hit the boards from November through March, racing at local and regional meets while locking in the speed mechanics and event-specific technique that define our outdoor results.
📅 Registration Opens: October
All Year
Year-round training available for student-athletes who want to get faster for any sport – football, basketball, soccer, or track. No meet participation required.
📅 Ongoing Enrollment
The Coaching Staff
Our coaches have competed at the highest levels – Professional, Division I, national championships, and beyond. They bring that experience to every youth athlete who walks through the program.
Head Coach & Co-Founder
Coach Bobby is the driving force behind 4QH's competitive identity. While his athletic standards and mechanical precision have catapulted the club directly to regional and national championship stages, his core passion is inspiring young athletes to truly fall in love with the sport of track and field. A former professional football player and All-American, Coach Bobby was a standout dual-sport student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame. He channels that standard of excellence directly into 4QH, ensuring every athlete leaves the track not just faster and smarter, but deeply rooted in a lifelong passion for the sport.
Co-Founder, Co-Head Coach & Program Director
Coach Emily is the heartbeat and glue of the 4QH community. She co-directs the club's training blueprints and oversees holistic athlete development, balancing rigorous track coaching with the family communication and culture that makes 4QH feel like home. Coach Emily was an All-American, 9-time SCIL champion, 8-time Group track champion, and 4-year varsity basketball starter. At the University of Notre Dame, she earned All-Big East heptathlete status and placed third in the pentathlon at the 1999 BIG EAST Indoor Championships. She brings that same standard of excellence to every athlete at 4QH.
Senior Assistant Coach
Coach Art brings a legendary pedigree, decades of competitive wisdom, and a deep passion for youth development to the 4QH family. An inductee into the College of the Holy Cross Hall of Fame (Class of 2012) for both Cross Country and Track & Field, his collegiate career was defined by historic excellence, including national IC4A titles, New England championship medals, and multiple school relay records. Coach Art translates his master-level understanding of pacing, stamina, and race strategy directly to 4QH athletes. He doesn't just teach kids how to run; he teaches them the strategic patience and endurance required to win over time.
Senior Assistant Coach
Coach Kurt brings an elite competitor's mindset and coach's heart to every 4QH session. As an active, highly decorated USATF Masters and World Masters Athletics Indoor World Championship multi-medalist, he models the exact standard of performance he demands from his athletes. He was recognized as a USATF New Jersey Masters Grand Prix Award Winner across Jumps, Sprints, and Throws, giving him an unparalleled understanding of explosive power and speed mechanics. Coach Kurt bridges the gap between track theory and real-time execution, ensuring 4QH athletes step to the line with unmatched tactical preparation.
Follow the Journey
We post it all — race-day action, practice clips, meet results, and the culture that makes 4QH different. Follow along and see what your athlete is a part of.
@4qhrtc on Instagram
Track Record
Since our inaugural season in Spring 2025, 4QH youth athletes have competed at every level – local meets, district and regional championships, and national stages. Here's where we've been.
Spring 2025 & 2026 • AAU
AAU District Championship
Regional qualifying meet – 4QH athletes earned advancement in their first competitive season.
Summer 2026 • AAU
AAU Regional Championship
Advancing to regionals in year one is a milestone – 4QH athletes competed and delivered.
Summer 2026 • AAU National
AAU Junior Olympics
The AAU's premier national championship for youth athletes. 4QH was on that track in year one.
Spring 2025 • USATF NJ
USATF NJ Junior Olympic Championships
State-level USATF championship – 4QH athletes competed representing New Jersey.
Summer 2026 • USATF National
USATF Youth Outdoor Championships
National USATF championship for youth athletes – one of the most competitive fields in youth track.
Spring 2026 • National Championship
New Balance Nationals Outdoor
One of the most prestigious national invitational championships in youth track and field. 4QH competed in year one.
Team Gear
Official 4 Quarter Horses gear – uniforms, warmups, and club apparel for athletes and their families. Rep the club at meets and beyond.
Moisture-wicking · 4QH logo · Kelly Green & Charcoal
Official 4QH zip-up · Kelly Green · Club branding
Lightweight · 4QH emblem · Meet-day essential
Get In Touch
Location
Based in the Essex County area
Open to student-athletes across New Jersey. Practice location shared upon registration.
Stay Connected
Team updates and announcements
are shared via our Slack channel.