MSTCA.org Refresh
Stephen Burke
A refresh of the MSTCA website using modern technologies.
A refresh of the MSTCA website using modern technologies.
The Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) website was in need of a refresh. The site was built using filezilla to update HTML and was not mobile-friendly. It was also not secure and was not being indexed by search engines. The MSTCA wanted to modernize the site and make it more user-friendly.
I built a new site using Gatsby, a modern static site generator. This allowed me to use modern technologies like React, GraphQL, and Netlify. The organization wanted a blog component, so I used Airtable to help the content authors easily add new blog posts.
I also added the ability to archive race results and meet information. This was done using Airtable as well. It was important to the MSTCA to have a database of records that serves as a central location for all meet results and records.
Here is a table of the tech stack used for the project:
| Tech | Description |
|---|---|
| Gatsby | Static site generator |
| React | JavaScript library for building user interfaces |
| GraphQL | Query language for APIs |
| Netlify | Hosting and continuous deployment |
| Airtable | Database for blog posts and meet results |
We are still preserving the old site’s content for historical purposes, but the new site is now the main site for the MSTCA.
Note: All styles, layouts, and content are chosen and maintained by the MSTCA.