About the Midwest Tracking Academy
Purpose-Driven Tracking. Personalized Coaching. Proven Results.
The Midwest Tracking Academy offers an intensive, all-inclusive training experience designed for teams with real-world tracking experience who are ready to refine their skills, overcome challenges, and elevate their performance.
This is more than a workshop—it's a fully immersive, highly personalized training event that combines hands-on fieldwork with expert instruction and mentorship. Our experienced coaches work closely with each team to tailor feedback, strengthen tracking fundamentals, and equip you with strategies that translate to real-life success.
2026 Training Event Details
📍 Meramec State Park – Sullivan, Missouri
📅 March 5–7, 2026
🐾 Limited to 10 qualified teams
This three-day, in-person training event includes:
Six custom-designed tracks (both marked and unmarked)
One-on-one coaching with some of the country’s most respected tracking professionals
Expert-led indoor seminars
Evening Q&A and mentorship sessions by the fire
A final-day double-blind challenge that puts your new skills to the test
What Makes This Event Unique?
Focused and Personalized Instruction: With only 10 teams accepted, you’ll receive individualized attention and detailed coaching from start to finish.
Real-World Application: Our curriculum blends classroom knowledge with practical, in-the-field drills—including distractions, electronics, and complex problem-solving.
Custom Coaching Plans: Work with your coach to develop a plan tailored to your goals, your dog, and your future growth as a team.
All-Inclusive Package: Your hotel stay and meals are fully covered. Enjoy a clean, pet-friendly room onsite for convenience and comfort throughout the event.
Designed for Teams with Experience
This event is geared toward teams with 1–3 years of real-world tracking experience. Our goal is to build on your existing foundation and provide the kind of high-level coaching that leads to measurable improvement. Not all applicants will be accepted—this ensures every participant receives the focused instruction they deserve.
How to Apply
Interested teams must complete a brief application and questionnaire. Accepted applicants will secure their spot with a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due in January 2026. Space is extremely limited and expected to fill quickly.
What Past Participants Are Saying:
“The weekend was remarkable. The insights, help and support provided by the organizers and veteran trackers was invaluable. It was a very productive and well organized event that my pup and I can’t wait to participate in again!”
"Very well planned / thought out / executed. Great info / discussion at round table. Learned so much about handling the lead better / reading dog. Also the critter lines were awesome. Use it a lot in my training now. Great people to be around. Kept it fun, educational and friendly. + plus loved that lines laid by group leaders tailored issues per teammates."If you're ready to take the next step in your tracking journey, we invite you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you and your dog can accomplish.
