By Juan Zurita Victoria, MBA
Oax Sport. Athlete Support and Programs.
This blog series
Every Thursday, I host “Jueves de Oax Sport” on Tribu al Extremo. Here, I turn each episode into text so you can read fast, save the key facts, and quote with precision. In every post you will find: episode details, the week’s support, and the interview organized by theme.
Episode details
- Host and text: Juan Zurita Victoria
- Guest athlete: Jasmín Carolina Cruz (Espíritu Guerrero)
- Mom and guardian: Alicia Carolina Ortiz Garzón
- Coach: Prof. Octaviano Robles
- Focus: track and youth development (speed and preparation)
Support of the week
In January 2026, we delivered a pair of training shoes to Jasmín during a track practice, with her coach present. We needed to act fast because she had upcoming competitions and her shoes wear out quickly while she is still growing.
Program: Step Forward
What we supported: training shoes
Support report: https://oaxsport.org/step-forward-sprinter-oaxaca/
Results and times
- Festival de Atletismo El Espinal: 300 m and 150 m (Jasmín raced both events).
- Parque Primavera: 300 m in 44.40. 150 m in 19.60.
- Cross country (León): 1500 m in 5:00 (Jasmín reported it as “5 minutes”).
- Estatal de Atletismo de Oaxaca 2026 (CONADE): U14. 1st place in the 300 m with 44.54. 1st place in the 150 m with 19.94. In both events, they reported a faster time than the U16 mark.
30-second recap
- Jasmín explained how shoes wear out fast during a growth stage, and why a new pair changes everyday training.
- We talked about the real costs of competing. Transportation, lodging, food, entry fees, and gear.
- Alicia explained that families cover almost everything, and the team carries equipment because they have no place to store it.
- I explained how we run fundraising campaigns, and how a club can organize better to compete and reduce costs.
- I proposed preparing a campaign to support the club with starting blocks and basic equipment.
Interview (text)
Theme 1. The support and why it matters
Q (Juan): What did you think about the support?
A (Jasmín): “I really liked the shoes. Thank you very much.”
Q (Juan): Why do the shoes help you right now?
A (Jasmín): “They help a lot because I am still growing and shoes stop fitting me very quickly.”
Theme 2. Recent races and times
Q (Juan): What were your most recent competitions, and what did you race?
A (Jasmín): Espinal and Parque Primavera. I raced the 300 and the 150.
Q (Juan): What changed at Parque Primavera?
A (Jasmín): “There was not as much wind. I improved my times a lot. I ran 44.40 in the 300 and 19.60 in the 150.”
Theme 3. Traveling to compete costs money. What athletes need
Q (Juan): When you traveled to León, did you receive any support?
A (Jasmín): “They helped us with transportation. Sometimes it is a lot of money.”
Q (Juan): In Espinal, how did you organize the trip?
A (Jasmín): “Each of us paid with our own resources because we did not get support.”
Q (Juan): What kind of support would you like for your team?
A (Jasmín): Transportation and, if possible, lodging.
Theme 4. Team organization and performance
Q (Juan): Do you think disorganization affects you?
A (Jasmín): “Yes, because sometimes we need to warm up and they are not there.”
Theme 5. Equipment and services that make a difference
Q (Juan): What equipment do you use for training?
A (Jasmín): Plyometric equipment and starting blocks.
Q (Juan): What did you notice in other states?
A (Jasmín): “Some girls had more suitable training equipment, and we did not.”
Q (Juan): Beyond training, what does an athlete need?
A (Jasmín): A nutritionist and a physical therapist.
Theme 6. What Alicia (mom and guardian) said
Q (Juan): How do you see support for youth sports in Oaxaca?
A (Alicia): “Here in Oaxaca there is no support. Parents have to cover everything.”
Q (Juan): What does the team need most?
A (Alicia): Starting blocks, training equipment, and a place to store it. Shoes and spikes wear out, and kids outgrow them fast.
Q (Juan): What differences do you see compared to other states?
A (Alicia): Uniforms, tools, and training quality. She also sees strong discipline in the kids, but not enough support.
Q (Juan): How do you reduce costs when traveling?
A (Alicia): Families coordinate, share a car when possible, or each person buys a bus ticket and splits expenses.
Q (Juan): What has been key to Jasmín’s performance?
A (Alicia): Discipline, nutrition, a nutritionist, and a physical therapist. That helps prevent injuries and maintain strong times.
What is next
At Oax Sport, we will work with the club to define clear needs and build a focused campaign. We want to prioritize starting blocks and basic equipment. We also want to improve travel logistics so costs go further and the team arrives together and on time.
How you can support today
Donate: https://oaxsport.org/support-us/donate/
Contact: https://oaxsport.org/contact/
Transparency
Oax Sport Inc. is a US nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. EIN: 86-3407818.
Oax Sport A.C. is a registered civil association in Oaxaca. RFC: OSP230216SG0.
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