Book Private Strength-and-speed Lessons with Coach Forest
I build durable, high-performing athletes with an individualized approach.
I build durable, high-performing athletes with an individualized approach.
I’m Forest Miller, a Speed and Strength Coach based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to helping athletes develop real speed, strength, and long-term durability through science-backed, movement-first training. My background combines Division I sports performance, yoga-based mobility, and elite mentorship under renowned speed coach Sherman Armstrong at VAST Sports Performance. I currently coach national champions and All-Americans at the VAST Track Club, work with Sickles High School Men’s Basketball, and train alongside top professional athletes at Optimal Athlete Kollective. These experiences allow me to work across youth, elite high school, collegiate, and professional levels while constantly refining my approach to human performance. What sets me apart is my philosophy. I train athletes using three core principles: Expose the body to smart, progressive stimuli to build resilience and reduce injury risk. Let flexibility and mobility drive performance, prioritizing seamless joint movement before maximal load. Meet each athlete where they are, designing programs for their unique body type, movement patterns, and compensations. By blending therapy, yoga, and performance science, I help athletes move better, perform faster, and stay healthier for longer—building the foundation for sustained success in sport and life.
Tampa, FL
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Forest
About Me:
I grew up in North Carolina near the Capital, Raleigh. I was a rower in high school for Triangle Rowing Club where I learned how to push myself mentally rather than just physically. I medaled at the largest regatta in the south and had numerous golds across regattas. I went to college at UNC Wilmington for Exercise Science and a minor in Yoga Studies. I received grade point honors and founded the Helping Hand Project, where we 3D Printed prosthetics for free to give to the local community. Aside from that I worked in our sports performance facility and multiple therapy settings. Since college I've moved to Tampa with my girlfriend and our friend and I've worked professionally with high level athletes since.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can increase your ability to use your body effectively. Most trainers will try to teach you how to run fast or try and make you stronger without teaching you to first utilize your body in the most effective way. Through mobility, mind muscle connection, and focused training I can make you not only faster, but move better as well.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
We start with an extensive full body warm up built to actively stretch you out rather than just passive stretching, which doesn't activate your body enough. Then we move in to technique training, where I teach you how to most optimally move your body and sprint. From there we apply what we have practiced and I push you to get better depending on what you need. Then we finish out with passive stretching, with intense movements to really push your flexibility farther.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Decorated High school Rower UNCW Sports Performance Facility- trained all 19 teams and Conference Champions, Men's Basketball, Track and Field, Men and Women's Swimming, and Men and Women's Soccer. VAST Sports Performance- train National Champion 400m hurdles 15u Nia Armstrong, Head Sprints coach for VAST Track Club the most decorated club in Florida, train Sickles High school Basketball the reigning district champions, trained Gabby Comey part of Tampa Prep Volleyball 2025 State champions team. Optimal Athlete Kollective- worked under Theo Aasen, trained professional athletes Brendan Celluci, Austin Adams, Christian Demarco, Juan Gonzalez, and more.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Gillian my JV rowing coach. She knew how to motivate us and push us while also creating lasting meaningful relationships. We were not very good looking back yet she some how got the best out of us and we were one of the most dominant teams in the south.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I love helping athletes succeed, I love seeing the look in their face when they've got better, and I live to see their accomplishments. Not only that but I try to build real relationships, and not just transactional ones. The best way to motivate someone is to share their vision of success.
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