South Texas Lightning

08/22/2026

Lightning Family, please go to the App and let us know if you can attend the End of year Gathering? Thanks.

08/20/2026

Track Family Lets wish STX Lightning's own Coach Geo a Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your Day Coach!

08/16/2026

🎉❄️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COACH CJ! ❄️🎉

Before the night ends, the South Texas Lightning family wants to wish the ONE AND ONLY Coach CJ — aka JACK FROST 🥶❄️ — a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂⚡️

We appreciate everything you bring to our athletes and our team. Your time, energy, knowledge, and dedication do not go unnoticed.

Everybody help us show Coach CJ some love and wish Jack Frost a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🎈

Enjoy your day, Coach — you deserve it! 💪🏾⚡️❄️

07/19/2026

Let’s support the coach who supports everyone. ⚡

Coach Geo has dedicated countless hours to helping our athletes chase their dreams. Now he’s earned the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage in the United States for a professional track & field athlete this year.

We’re proud to stand behind him as he represents Team USA and South Texas Lightning. Every share, donation, and word of encouragement means the world.

Go get it, Coach Geo! 💙⚡

New York, here I come. 🇺🇸🏃🏽‍♂️

Tomorrow I head to New York City to compete in the 2026 Toyota USATF Para National Championships in the Men’s T38 100m.

This is the biggest race of the year for me—and honestly, one of the biggest moments of my athletic career. It has been over 10 years since I’ve competed on a stage this large. After everything that’s happened in my life—from my injury and medical retirement to having to relearn how to run—just earning the opportunity to line up against the best para athletes in the country is something I don’t take for granted.

No matter what happens on the track, I’m grateful to be here. This race is another step toward my dream of representing Team USA and competing at the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

If you’d like to follow my journey, you can watch the championships live on NBC and USATF.TV.

This journey is expensive, and every donation helps cover travel, training, therapy, equipment, and competition expenses. If you’d like to support me, here are the ways you can help:

❤️ GoFundMe
https://gofund.me/14b3e4f80

💵 Cash App
https://cash.app/$southtxrun

💙 Venmo
https://venmo.com/u/kitchencowboy

🅿️ PayPal
https://www.paypal.me/CookingwithCowboy

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and believed in this journey. Your encouragement means more than you know. It’s time to leave it all on the track.

07/19/2026

Coaches Coalition was a great meet for our team. A lot of PRs and a lot of medals.

06/24/2026

Alexys Cheney representing STXLightning on AAU Regionals Steeplechase.

06/11/2026

⚡ SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTNING REGISTRATION UPDATE & CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON REMINDER ⚡

As we move into championship season, we need to make sure all athletes are properly registered and in good standing with the team.

All final team registration payments and payment plans must be completed by June 12.

We still have a few families with outstanding balances. If you currently have a balance due, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make arrangements and ensure your athlete remains eligible to participate.

Additionally, if your athlete has been attending practices but is not officially registered on the team roster, please get with us immediately. We are entering the most important part of our season and need to focus our resources, planning, and coaching efforts on officially registered athletes—whether they are competing or training only.

If your athlete is currently on a training-only plan but would like to compete in the upcoming championship meets, please contact us. We can upgrade your athlete’s membership, and any monthly training payments already made can be applied toward the balance due for competition registration.

We have also received several questions regarding registration and balances. To clarify:

Any athlete who has not completed registration requirements, settled their outstanding balance, or established an approved payment plan by the deadline will be turned away from practice until their account is brought into good standing.

This policy is necessary to ensure proper roster management, insurance coverage, championship meet eligibility, and fairness to all families who have met their commitments.

If you are unsure of your balance, registration status, or need assistance with a payment plan, please reach out to us immediately. We are willing to work with families, but communication is essential.

Thank you for your continued support of South Texas Lightning. Let’s finish this season strong and prepare for an exciting championship run!

⚡ Be Proud. Not Satisfied. ⚡
South Texas Lightning Staff