Chapel Hill, NC
Works with all age groups
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Former college athlete with very high technical expertise
Whether your athlete needs to work the mental game and technique cues, or power / speed development that’s tailored to event groups, my cumulative knowledge in track and field is reinforced by a lifetime of fitness & athletics as a third generation college athlete. I bring both high energy and attention to detail to every session with athletes.
As a decathlete, balancing many events requires focusing on all areas of performance in a holistic manner. I believe this approach benefits every athlete, and the skills they take away from my sessions should translate to other sports and a lifetime of athletics & fitness. I encompass the technical, physical and mental game that each event uniquely challenges the athlete in.
Preparing the body for a workout requires proper warm-up, including mental preparation. Taking ample time for mobility and activation, my sessions would be primarily geared towards the overall goals of the athlete/parents. By employing a variety of drills, visualization, and technique work, each athlete should walk away from each session with tangible growth in their understanding & confidence.
I have mentored and coached peers and near peers as a part of my own development throughout my career. Coupling that with formal personal training experience post-High School that accompanied a decorated college career at UNC, I am prepared to bring your athlete to the next level in their Track & Field goals.
Coach Gordon was my high school pole vault coach, he made a point of getting to know each athlete on a personal level before we got too far into practices. He truly understood us and our motivators, which enabled him to bring the best out of us. This especially helped us excel at meets, where mentality trumps all.
Experienced with all field event areas, hurdles, and a number of race distances. Extensive strength & conditioning experience with sports-specific power/speed development. Versatile problem solver with leadership and mentor experience from BSA as an Eagle Scout & various captain positions throughout my athletic career. Not a distance coach
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