All about the Boost

Our mission is to build a diverse and passionate group of young creators who tell elite track and field’s many compelling stories.
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The Magic Boost Class of 2024 at Hayward Field for the 49th Prefontaine Classic.
The Magic Boost Class of 2024 at Hayward Field for the 49th Prefontaine Classic.

(L-R) Mentor and advocate Lewis Johnson, Robert Hooper, Serenity Douglas, Denise Spann, Taylor Mascetta, Olumide Olamigoke, Colin Waitzman, mentor and advocate Paul Swangard. (Not pictured Taylor Woods, who was off creating content.)
Photographer: Jessi Gabriel
The Magic Boost Class of 2022 at the Bowerman Sports Science Center at Hayward.

(Top L-R) Johnny Pace, Elijah Agurs, Sheridan Wilbur, Diana Ramos, Cole Pressler, Jasmine Todd, Anderson Emerole, John Larracas (Bottom L-R) Jay Bendlin, Alex Andrei, Jillian Michales, Sam Farris (Not pictured Katelyn Hutchison).
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
The Magic Boost Class of 2021 at Hayward Field.

(Top L-R) Hannah Borenstein, Emma Zimmerman, Nikki Merrill, Katherine Burgess, Dominique Smith, KaDeem Wynn, Dana Giordano, Matt Wisner, Ben Crawford (Bottom L-R) Tiara Williams, Joshua Potts, Aaron Potts, Matthew Parker, Johnny Zhang (Not pictured Elizabeth Hernandez and Ben Weingart).
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
Aaron and Joshua Potts of the 2 Black Runners podcast interview young track and field stars Kate Peters and Cooper Teare at the NSAF 2022 Nike Outdoor Nationals.
Photographer: Joe Hale
Booster Tiara Williams was hired as a content creator for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, focusing on athlete stories in the mixed zone and showcasing stadium experience in the stands. Here, she brought her charismatic energy to the youth parade of nations that opened the event.
Booster Tiara Williams was hired as a content creator for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, focusing on athlete stories in the mixed zone and showcasing stadium experience in the stands. Here, she brought her charismatic energy to the youth parade of nations that opened the event.
Photographer: Howard Lao
Dana Giordano of the More Than Running podcast interviews Liz Dolan about her career and her work on the Board of Directors for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22.
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
Chris Chavez shares a laugh with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone during an interview for CITIUS MAG at the 2023 New Balance Nationals Indoors. Chavez is the driving force behind The Magic Boost.
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
Booster Dominique Smith gains insights from NBC’s Sanya Richards Ross in an interview for his podcast Lactic Acid.
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
Sha’Carri Richardson is interviewed at the 2021 Nike Prefontaine Classic press conference, where the presence of many Boosters changed the dynamic of the traditional media scrum.
Photographer: Johnny Zhang
How does The Magic Boost work?
This is not an internship, and the Boosters are not interns! The Magic Boost is an ongoing experiential training program for young storytellers in the track & field space.

Virtual and in-person classroom exposure to industry experts and business people as well as on-the-ground access to athletes and newsmakers at track and field competitions across the United States and around the world provide these young professionals with real world storytelling opportunities for them to continue to build their careers upon.
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Why should you care?
The Magic Boost recruits and fosters young and diverse voices in the sport of track and field. Through The Magic Boost, participants gain access to learning opportunities, mentors, and creative collaborations. The program also offers support for participants seeking media credentials to track and field events. 

The Magic Boost does not just benefit its participants.  Young creatives covering the sport will attract new fans, create new platforms and help grow the sport.

In addition to working for other organizations, brands, and events, Boosters all have their own channels on new media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, etc.).
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what 12-time Olympic Commentator and Veteran T&F Reporter Lewis Johnson has to say.
Who is behind this?
Chris Chavez
Liz Dolan
Anderson Emerole
Jessi Gabriel
Keith Peters
Chris O’Donnell
Lori Shontz
The Board of the Magic Boost includes Chris Chavez, Liz Dolan, Anderson Emerole, Jessi Gabriel and Keith Peters. Chris O’Donnell and Lori Shontz provide invaluable strategic counsel and programming support.
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The Magic Boost
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