Book Private Track-and-field Lessons with Coach Andy
I'm a former National Champion and 6-Time All-American Track and Field athlete with a passion for training middle-distance and distance runners (800 Meters to the Marathon). I build personalized, science-based training programs that focus on long-term athlete development. I lead with empathy, and I prioritize tailoring my coaching to each athlete's strength and personality. Let me help you reach your goals while having a ton of fun in the process!
Golden, CO
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Get to know Coach Andy
About Me:
Dakota State University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
6-Time Track and Field All-American (1000 Meter Run x 3, 1500 Meter Run, 4x800 Meter Relay x 2)
Indoor National Champion (1000 Meter Run)
South Dakota Collegiate State Record Holder (1000 Meter Run)
How I can help you improve your game:
When I train middle-distance and distance runner athletes, my goal is to develop these four pillars simultaneously:
1.) Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness
2.) Strength and Mobility
3.) Consistency
4.) Mental Performance/Mental Health
If you are able to do well in these four pillars, you'll see improvement!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will vary depending on purpose of the workout, but generally speaking, each training session consists of:
1.) Personalized dynamic warm-up routine.
2.) Running Workout (Track, Trail, or Road). Example workouts include Tempo Runs, Threshold Intervals, V02 Max Intervals, Fartleks, Hill Repeats, and more.
3.) Personalized dynamic cool-down routine.
Some training sessions also include strength and injury prevention work. This might be completed post-workout or on the athlete's own time.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have been a private running coach on and off for the past decade, coaching athletes of all ages and ability levels. I spent the beginning of my professional career as a personal trainer. I was a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and the Lead Exercise Specialist at a large wellness and fitness center. I also briefly worked as the Assistant Cross-Country Coach at Regis University in Denver, CO.
Best coach I ever had:
I was fortunate to be coached by my older brother throughout high school. He was a teacher at my high school, and he served as the head distance coach.
He taught me the science of running at an early age - before I graduated high school, I was already well versed in the training philosophies of some of the greatest distance coaches of our time, including Jack Daniels, Arthur Lydiard, Steve Magness, Renato Canova, and many more.
More importantly, he showed me how to connect with young athletes. I learned how to inspire uncommon performances from kids of all ability levels, and how to coach in an ethical way that prioritizes long term athlete development over short term gains.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I pride myself in building personalized, science-based training programs, and my experience as an elite-level collegiate runner has helped me teach runners how to perform at a high-level.
That being said, my biggest asset is my ability to connect with athletes and empower them to believe in their ability to complete. I lead with empathy, and I seek to understand each athlete at an individual level so that I can tailor my coaching to fit their personality and strengths. I believe a huge part of a coach's job is to help athletes uncover the strength they already possess!
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