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I’m an NCAA middle-distance track athlete and two-time NJAC All-Conference honoree who transitioned directly into coaching and performance development. My background is centered on the 800 and mile, with additional cross country and 5k/400m experience, which gives me range across both speed and endurance systems. I’ve worked as a track, speed, and mental performance coach, and I bring a high-accountability, competition-tested perspective to every athlete I work with. My approach is structured, technical, and results-driven, built from years of high-level training, race execution, and athlete mentorship.

As a cross country and track specialist, I improve athletes by targeting the exact systems that drive performance: mechanics, speed development, aerobic capacity, pacing strategy, and mental execution. I build event-specific training that connects workouts directly to race outcomes, not random mileage or generic drills. Middle-distance and distance athletes get race-pace modeling, interval structure, and threshold work that matches their event demands. Speed development is trained through mechanics, stride efficiency, and controlled power work, not just volume. I also coach the mental side - focus, confidence under pressure, and tactical decision-making - so athletes don’t just get fitter, they compete better.

A session with me always starts with intent, a clear goal for what we’re improving that day. We begin with a warm-up that primes mobility, strength, and nervous system readiness, followed by drills that reinforce efficient mechanics. Workouts are tailored to your event focus: speed and power intervals for 800m/milers, threshold and aerobic sessions for milers/5k/3k athletes, and mixed anaerobic-aerobic workouts for race-specific conditioning. Every training block includes race-pace efforts and technique cues, with ongoing feedback and adjustments. I emphasize recovery, consistency, and progression so you consistently improve without burning out.

The coaches who shaped my development are the two most successful distance coaches I’ve worked with. Nick Baker at Haddonfield Memorial High School is widely regarded as one of South Jersey’s most successful coaches in history, with decades of state, sectional, and national success, countless championships, and a culture of excellence that he built from the ground up. At the collegiate level, Dustin Dimit has consistently led Rowan to NJAC championships and NCAA success, is a multi-year conference Coach of the Year, and has guided programs to numerous All-Americans and team triumphs. His methods for building disciplined, competitive, team-driven athletes continue to inform how I coach today.

Athletes and their families should know I coach with clarity, honesty, and accountability. I set structured plans that are individualized and measurable, no vague workouts, just clear purpose behind every session. I communicate directly and supportively so athletes understand not just what they’re doing, but why it matters. Parents can trust that my approach prioritizes athlete well-being, balanced progression, and long-term growth, physically and mentally, while building confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic that translates to success both on and off the track.