Book Private Track-and-field Lessons with Coach Arica
As a head cross country and distance track coach, I have improved runners time, stamina, speed, strength, and mental endurance through physical and mental training. I have helped athletes achieve their personal record goal and beyond through rigorous training of their bodies and minds.
Available: Fri, Sat, Sun
Works with all age groups
Track-and-field
Strength-and-speed
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Get to know Coach Arica
About Me:
I have been the head distance track coach for the middle school in my town since 2022. Since beginning my coaching career, I have taken the distance programs to new levels with recruiting, hard work, and dedication. I have formed championship individuals and relay teams.
I took over the cross country team at the same school, utilizing many of my distance track athletes. The program went from 5 boys and 2 girls, to 12 boys and 13 girls. Exceeding their goals, and building a community among themselves.
How I can help you improve your game:
To help improve an athletes game, you need to understand the mental, physical, and personal aspects of the individual athlete. All improvements come from a combination of the three.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will start with stationary and active stretching, followed by an individualized training plan, and ending with cool downs and stretching. Athletes will be given "homework" to work on independently between sessions.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I currently head coach 7th and 8th graders in cross country and distance track and field. I do have long jump experience as well.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Marcia Pitts is who I credit my love and admiration for the sport. She was my high school track coach, and she believed in me. Coach Pitts was tough, but she made her athletes tougher. By believing in her athletes and pushing them harder with each passing day, she inspired me to do what I do today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am an intervention specialist for 6th grade, and I have a 7 year old who does competition cheer.
Weekly Availability
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
10:30 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday
8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Sunday
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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