Book Private Track-and-field Lessons with Coach Kathleen
Here to help young athletes reach their goals!
Here to help young athletes reach their goals!
Former Division 1 Track and Cross country athlete passionate about running and coaching with experience in coaching and helping the youth in order to create future successful athletes and well rounded individuals!
Chicago, IL
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Kathleen
About Me:
Ran division 1 cross country, indoor, and outdoor track and field at the University of Maryland. I specialized in the 3k and 5k but also raced the mile/1500. My personal bests were 5:13/4:53 in the mile/1500, 10:11 in the 5k, and 17:51 in the 5k. I also recieved the Big Ten Scholar Athlete award and multiple All-Academic Big Ten awards.
How I can help you improve your game:
I will tailor their sessions to their specific goals and needs in by making them faster and stronger. I will also provide workouts 24 hours before a training session so the athlete and their family knows what they will be doing during the session. I will also suggest a weekly training plan for endurance based workouts the athlete can do on their own.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will begin with a running workout and a dynamic stretching warm up. Then the "workout" component will be either speed based (faster intervals), endurance based (longer intervals, or strength based (a mixture). These intervals will be followed by bouts of rest, This workout will challenge the athlete to get out of their normal running pace comfort zone. This will then be followed with a cool down and static stretching. Each workout will be tailored to the athlete and their specific needs.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have helped coach Girls on the Run, volunteered with Special Olympics, and helped coach Lacrosse. I also completed a coaching course at the University of Maryland which helped me develop the skills necessary to become a coach. I also have interned under a strength and conditioning coach and a physical therapist.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my college coach. Not only did she coach collegiately, but she also assisted the Olympic track team. She is very resilient. During my sophomore year when one of the other coaches suddenly left, she took over a multitude of other athletes. She met with each one of us and made us feel comfortable and then went over our goals. Each and every one of her athletes had an individualized training plan that best fit them and their goals. I aspire to be as good and thoughtful of a coach as she is.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Kinesiology. Not only can I provide workouts for athletes, but I can also provide scientific backing for them. I was the Vice President of my University's Student Athlete Advisory Committee and also completed a career readiness program called Gossett Fellows. Currently I am getting my Masters at Northwestern in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
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