MO BETTER JAGUARS TRACK AND FIELD
LEAD. GUIDE. EDUCATE.
The Mo Better Jaguar (MBJ) organization is a Brooklyn-based program who’s mission is to lead, guide, and empower children to grow into successful, independent, college- educated athletes.
Our athletic programs increasingly provide opportunities to a large percentage of inner-city youth with the devotion to and intent of academic, emotional, and spiritual growth through the sport of football and track and field so that children learn to triumph over adversity.
History
Founded in 1995, the Mo Better Jaguar football team has won 15 North Jersey Pop Warner Division Championships in multiple divisions including, Jr. Pee Wee (ages 8-11), Jr. Midgets (ages 10 -13), and Midget (ages 11-15). In addition to winning 9 regional Championships and an undefeated Midget team that won the Eastern Region Division Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; our organization has produced many players who have gone on to play both college and professional football.
THE LADY JAGS.
In 2021, Dwayne Manigault, coach and former MBJ program football player, launched the girls’ Lady Jags track program. The team of girls ages 7-13 kicked of their inaugural year with record-topping success: winning gold in the 12Y 4x200 relay and a silver for the 8U 55m dash at the historic 114th annual Millrose games. The Lady Jags continued their winning streak at multiple competitions on the east coast and capped off their historic first year with multiple champions in the 2022 Womens’ Colgate games, several AAU National indoor champions, as well as USATF National Outdoor Champions.
The team is forging into the 2023 outdoor season with several AAU National Indoor titles already under their belts, as they set their sights on competing in the 2023 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon’s famous Hayward Field stadium.
The Program
The Lady Jags program is a year-round program beginning in early Fall with conditioning workouts to prepare for the indoor winter season (November-March), then transitioning to outdoor competition in the late spring, followed by successive summer meets leading up to national championships and the Junior Olympics.
In addition to practices two to three times a week, our athletes are committed to maintaining top academic standing and are also engaged in other activities such as dance, soccer, swimming, and music. Our athletes compete in both AAU and USATF competitions as well as local invitational meets.
NOTABLE MEET MEDALISTS
Millrose Games
USATF New York Indoor Championships
USATF New York Outdoor Championships
USATF National Outdoor Championships
Nike Grand Prix
New Balance Grand Prix
Speed Capital Invitational
Womens Colgate Games
AAU National Indoor Championships
Ocean Breeze Youth Invitational
AAU National Primary Championships
USATF Junior Olympics
AAU National Junior Olympics
11
2022 USATF National
Indoor Champions
9
2023 USATF National
Indoor Champions
12
2022 USATF National
Outdoor Champions
321
Year to date
medal finishes
135 Overall 2022 season medal finishes
12 athletes ranked top 10 in the northeast
The parents
The success of our Lady Jags not only depends on the hard work of our athletes and coaches, but on the service and dedication of our parents.
From coordinating transportation to and providing assistance at practices and meets, to organizing team outings, our parents ensure a positive and supportive atmosphere for the girls to compete and perform at their highest level on the track and beyond, as they become women of the future.
We need your support.
The success of the Mo Better Jaguars track and field team program draws upon the volunteer efforts of our athletes, coaches, and parents, as well as the generous donation and sponsorship from individuals and organizations. Support through individual donations and sponsorships goes towards helping leverage athlete and team registration fees, uniforms, transportation, and lodging fees. In-kind product donations (apparel, footwear, track equipment) or travel vouchers/certificates are also welcome.
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