Kurt Michael Downes

PhD Student | Educator | @BorderCity_AC |“Legends aren’t defined by their successes, they’re defined by how they bounce back from their failures” Chris Bosh |

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

"Don't expect every1 2 understand ur goals.When u strive 2 accomplish extraordinary feats,not all will comprehend that vision"@allysonfelix

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

🚨 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨
Join Border City Athletics Club for the upcoming season!

Join #thecityac squad for the 2026 season today!
🔗 Register now at https://t.co/zXWCEuHJ0m

#BCAC #TrackAndField #BorderCityAthletics #BCAC2026 #JoinTheTeam #run4theborder

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

Our Youth Coaching & Mentorship Summit was a huge success! Huge thanks to Boo Schexnayder and Kebba Tolbert for sharing your incredible knowledge. We're all inspired & motivated to keep improving as coaches, athletes, and mentors. Thank you to everyone who joined! 🙌🏿🙌🏿

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

New look, same Border City energy! Our new website just dropped. Explore programs, events, and everything Border City AC has to offer.
👉Check it out here: https://t.co/OFfWJSyz7D

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

👀 Sneak peek!

Any guess who these two powerful international coaching legends are?

Hint: Both are joining our Coaching Development Summit Series Saturday October 18th, 2025 at the University of Windsor.
Guarantee, you won’t want to miss this lineup!!!

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

Congratulations to Kaiden Wilson on officially committing to continue his academic & athletic journey at the @UWindsor 🎓
Kaiden’s dedication on and off the track has been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what he will achieve.

#TheCityAC

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

🌍🇪🇪 Ready to take on the world at the International Children’s Games in Tallinn, Estonia! 🏅 Meet our talented athletes representing #TheCityAC:

✨ Kyelann Elliot
✨ Eliza Williams
✨ Vienna Charisse
✨ Reece Calce
✨ TJ O’Dwyer

#ICG2025 #TheCityAC #Tallinn2025

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

BIG NEWS OUT OF THE CITY 🖤💛

Help us congratulate Jaela Bailey on her commitment to Coastal Carolina University !
#thecityac @BorderCity_AC

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

Day 3 Canadian Champs
#TheCityAc

@BorderCity_AC

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

🖤💛
Meet the @BorderCity_AC crew reppin #TheCity at 2025 Bell Canadian Championship Trials in Ottawa!

From sprints to relays, we’re bringing the energy to the nation’s capital.

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

🎉 COMMITTED | BELLA MADIA ➡️ UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR 🏃‍♀️💙💛

Bella Madia is taking the next step in her jumps journey, committing to the University of Windsor.
Let’s go, Bella !!!
@BorderCity_AC

#TheCityAC #BorderCityBuilt #Committed #TrackAndField #NextChapter #GirlsCan

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

🎉 COMMITTED 🎉
💚💛 Luke continues his journey with the @stclairsaints1 , bringing his speed, work ethic, and passion for the sport to the next level.
We’re proud of the athlete and person you’ve become, and we can’t wait to watch you light it up at the next stage!
#TheCityAC

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

🎉 #FeatureFriday

Another @BorderCity_AC standout is making her mark. Selena Guarasci is officially committed to the @WindsorLancers . She’s ready to lace up with the @WindsorLancers 💙💛

#committed #classof2029 #lancerpride #thecityac #bordercitybuilt #lancerfamily

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

Jaela Bailey
23.70-200m PB 🥈
Athletics Ontario U20 championships.
@BorderCity_AC
#thecityac

[I ❤️ T&F Coaches! @MikeCunningham]

Here's another 1st for the Gill podcast. @KurtMichael_Dee was our 1st international coach on the show! His episode skyrocketed us up to #2 in the Canadian podcast world. OH CANADA!

https://t.co/q6pAeaIwv6

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

🎉 #FeatureFriday

It’s official! Kaiya Hlady is heading to the University of Windsor to join the Lancers and keep leveling up in the horizontal jumps 💙💛
Big things ahead with the Lancers on deck. Let’s get it!
#committed #classof2029 #thecityac #lancerfamily

[BorderCityAC @BorderCity_AC]

🇨🇦 Happy #CanadaDay from Border City Athletics Club!
Proud to rep the maple leaf on and off the track.
#BorderCityBuilt | #TeamCanada | #TheCityAC | #TrackAndField

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

🎉 #FeatureFriday
Big announcement from the @bordercity_ac crew: Marissa Madia is officially committing to @waynestate ! 💚💛 She’s ready to bring the heat on the track and in the classroom.

**New school, same drive.** Marissa’s just getting started.
#Thecityac #gliac

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

Day 4️⃣ at #NBNationals2025 🔥
Final push in Philly for our Border City girls 💛🖤

🎽 Julia – 800m + 4x400
⚡ Ella, Janelle, Jaela – 4x400

Let’s bring it home strong 💪
#BCAC #TheCityAC #NBNO2025 #TrackAndField #4x400 #CitySpeed

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

Day 3️⃣ at #NBNationals2025 🔥

@BorderCity_AC is stacked with talent today — sprints, hurdles, mid-distance & jumps on full display 🖤💛

🎽 Janelle, Ella, Daniella
⚡ Jaela, Julia, Brayden K
💥 Thomas, Kaiya, Brendan

Let’s GOOOO #TheCityAC 💪
#BCAC #TrackAndField #NBNO2025

[Kurt Michael Downes @KurtMichael_Dee]

📍 New Balance Nationals | Day Two
Day two is underway at #NBNationals2025 and Border City is back on the track!
From hurdles to the 2 mile.
🌟 Day Two Athletes
▪️ J Davis – 400m Hurdles
▪️ B Labonte – 400m Hurdles
▪️ F Rauti – 2 Mile

🖤💛
#TheCityAC #NBNO2025