[quote]training group questions wrote:
[quote]Pecking orders wrote:
Ranked in order for clarity
Oregon Project - Salazar
Medalists
All with real Nike contracts and real support.
Bowerman - Schumacher
Domestically dominate
Very real to average Nike contracts and support with trips
OTC - Rowlands
Some A/B qualifiers Americans and foreigners
Somewhat real to nothing but equipment from Nike.
Massage and I don't believe Rowlands charges athletes to coach?
Brooks Beasts - Mackey
Some A/B qualifiers Americans
Massage, travel only
Believe most are on a contract with Brooks, but varying degrees for sure. Bri might be with Adidas still?
NY/NJ - Gags
Some A/B qualifiers Americans
Massage, pay for coaching, most travel.
Different shoe sponsors and some with no shoe support.
Furman Elite - Gary
Some A/B qualifiers Americans
Free housing, food, massage, free coaching, all travel.
Different sponsors and some with no shoe support.
Indian Elite - Chapman
Some B qualifiers Americans
Housing, shoe sponsor, pay for coaching, minimal travel.
All New Balance gear
Zap Fitness - Rea
Some B qualifiers Americans
Housing, food, free coaching, massage, travel + $500/month.
Required to work at facility 20 hours a week.
All Reebok gear