Book Private Track-and-field Lessons with Coach Malik
I am not a "my way or the highway" coach. I also do not believe that one method of training works for every single athlete. I am the coach who is going to listen closely to your questions and concerns. I am going to pay close attention to how you respond to the training program. If you feel fresh, we will crush workouts. If you are tired and sore, we will rest and recover. I want you to have triumphant memories of your athletic career when it is all said and done. That is my job.
Marion, IA
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Get to know Coach Malik
About Me:
Personal Bests:
400m: 52.42
600m: 1:27.47
800m: 1:59.19
1000m: 2:38.86
1600m: 4:43.07
5k: 16:41
8k: 27:23
Four year varsity athlete in high school.
Four year varsity athlete in college.
How I can help you improve your game:
You are going to achieve your maximum potential through the combination of my knowledge of the sport, my close observation of how you respond to the training, my research outside of training sessions in order to continuously make you a greater athlete, and our working together in order to create a training program which you are passionate about following.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Training sessions begin before the time we physically meet. I expect you to be well-rested, nourished, and hydrated. My first question will be, "How are you feeling?". I am not going to push you and risk injury if you are tired, but best believe we are going to have a phenomenal workout session if you are ready to rock and roll.
A hard training session will consist of a light jog, dynamic stretches, strides, the primary workout, cool down, stretching, and a meeting to review your performance and plan the next session.
An easy session will consist of a jog or walk where you are free to listen to music, relax, and go at your own pace, so you are not only recovering physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I was trained by a coach my senior year of college who qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. I also gained experience from multiple coaches who competed at the collegiate level, and I have over a decade of knowledge in regards to track and field, as well as cross country. I continuously read, research, and observe other athletes and coaches in order to further my knowledge of track and field, and cross country.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was Coach James, the sprints/middle distance coach at Clarke University my senior year of college.
Coach James competed collegiately at Southern Illinois University in the triple jump. He qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships which are held at the University of Oregon.
Coach James emphasized speed work, which is what helped me run a personal best of 1:59.19 in the 800 meter dash.
Beyond training, Coach James had zero tolerance for laziness and anyone who was not 100 percent committed to the program.
I remember my senior year vividly, several of the athletes who were on the team prior to Coach James arriving quit by the time the season was over, but those who did remain on the team saw vast improvements in their performance.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I competed in track and field, as well as cross country for over a decade. I experienced sweet victory, I also endured crushing defeat at times. I strive to take the lessons I learned from both the highs and the lows and place you, as the athlete, on a fast track to achieving optimal performance, without having to go through all of the trial and error that I did.
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