Book Private Track-and-field Lessons with Coach D'nara
I am in an invested individual who is has a wealth of knowledge in this sport from being a former SEC Track and Field athlete to Coaching at The NCAA Division 1 Level at multiple Universities. I have been very successful at each University finishing the season with conference finalists and champions as well as having athletes qualify and compete at the NCAA National Meet. You will become a better athlete and person while being coached by myself. I will strive to make an athlete better in all ways and invest in their athletic goals in becoming a better athlete.
Frisco, TX
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Weekly Availability
Monday
12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Tuesday
12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Friday
12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Get to know Coach D'nara
About Me:
The University of New Mexico / Assistant Coach, Head Short Sprints + Jumps
Head over the track and field aspect. Specialized in leading + planning track training as well as weight training for the short sprinters and Jumpers. Provided mentorship, leadership, efficient high-level division 1 coaching, planning and technical skill development; monitored student-athlete eligibility in accordance with University, Conference + NCAA policies; supported the director of T&F program with meet scheduling, budgeting and athletic scholarship. Effectively recruited highly talented nationally ranked student athletes. Produced a total of 59 PRs, 3x Mountain West Top 10 performances, 3x All-Time Top 10 UNM performances, 12th place national USTFCCCA ranking for women’s triple jump along with a 14th place national USTFCCCA ranking for women’s long jump during the indoor season. Secured a USATF Indoor Championship 8th place finish in the women’s long jump. Women’s long jump 6th Place national USTFCCCA ranking during the outdoor season.
Illinois State University / Assistant Coach, Horizontal Jumps + Secondary Sprints
Assistant Coach specialized in Horizontal Jumps and Secondary Sprints. Provided efficient coaching, planning and technical skill development; monitored student-athlete eligibility in accordance with University, Conference + NCAA policies; supported the administrative operations of T&F program and effectively recruited new talent. Produced a total of 50 PRs, 15x MVC Conference Top 10 performances, 6x All-Time Top 10 ISU performances and 1 school record during the 2023 indoor + outdoor seasons. Secured a NCAA Division I West 17th place finish in women’s long jump and Austrian National Team qualifier.
Loyola University Chicago / Assistant Coach, Sprints, Hurdles + Jumps
Led coaching, planning + weight room program development for Sprints, Hurdles and Horizontal Jumps. Provided administrative support, including but not limited to managing team budget + supply orders, meet management, and Athletic Department interview facilitation. Produced a total of 63 PRs, 11x MVC Conference Top 10 performances, 8x All-Time Top 10 LU performances, 3 school records, 1x MVC Conference Champion and1x NCAA Division I West qualifier during the 2022 indoor + outdoor seasons.
Saint Louis University / Graduate Assistant, Sprints, Hurdles
Graduate Assistant responsible for coaching Sprints + Hurdles; organized and coordinated program travel; and, supported administration + compliance operations. Produced a total of 37 PRs, 16 school records and 3x A10 Conference Top 3 performances over the course of two years.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help an athlete improve their physical ability by implementing high intense training that focuses on speed and power development, technical sprint training, general strength training, speed endurance when needed. I will also implement strength and conditioning training due to my advanced knowledge in writing strength training for athletes.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will include static and dynamic flexibility routines, sprint drills, proper acceleration instruction, hurdle mobility, technical speed work, resistance training included with general strength. A training session will vary due to the specific needs of the athlete and what their goals are for the training block.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have completed yearly stints at NCAA Division 1 Programs and have built and developed each event group I have coached. Those schools are listed below. The University of New Mexico / Assistant Coach, Head Short Sprints + Jumps JUL 2023 – JUL 2024, Albuquerque, NM Illinois State University / Assistant Coach, Horizontal Jumps + Secondary Sprints AUG 2022 – JUL 2023, NORMAL, IL Loyola University Chicago / Assistant Coach, Sprints, Hurdles + Jumps AUG 2021 - JUL 2022, CHICAGO, IL Saint Louis University / Graduate Assistant, Sprints, Hurdles JAN 2019 - JUN 2021, ST. LOUIS, MO
Best coach I ever had:
Ronald Harrison who is currently coaching at The University of California, Berkeley. Coach Harrison is a tenured individual who has a wealth of knowledge in this sport. He has a coaching philosophy that incudes investing in his student athletes not only as athletes but as people as well for the better development of interpersonal growth.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a very structured and disciplined individual. I am also very cooperative, open minded, passionate, self-driven, resourceful and accountable individual with strong intrapersonal and leadership skills. Very goal oriented and strives for success. Persistent when it comes to time management. Confident, open, disciplined individual with a strong work ethic.
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