Track & Field coach · New Orleans, LACoach Jay
Private Track & Field CoachCoach Jay
Trains in New Orleans & virtually
Works with all age groups
Available: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Jay
Collegiate sprinter helping athletes develop speed, technique, and confidence
I am a collegiate sprinter at Tulane University specializing in the 100m and 200m, with three summers of experience coaching club track and field. As a USATF-certified coach, I combine what I have learned as both an athlete and coach to help athletes improve their speed, sprint mechanics, and confidence. My goal is to meet each athlete where they are and help them develop skills that translate to both training and competition.
How I can help you improve
My goal is to help athletes of all ages and experience levels become faster, move more efficiently, and gain confidence in their abilities. I can help with acceleration, sprint mechanics, top-end speed, starts, and overall running technique. Whether you are a track athlete looking to improve your performance, an athlete from another sport looking to become faster, or simply someone interested in improving your speed and running mechanics, I will tailor each session to your individual goals and experience level.
A typical training session
A typical training session will last around 60–90 minutes, depending on the needs of the athlete. Each session will be tailored to the athlete’s goals, experience level, and areas they want to improve. We will typically begin with a dynamic warm-up and sprint-specific drills before moving into the main focus of the session, whether that is acceleration, sprint mechanics, top-end speed, starts, or speed endurance. Throughout the session, I will provide feedback and explain the purpose behind what we are working on so each athlete can better understand their training and apply what they learn.
Career & accomplishments
I am currently a collegiate sprinter at Tulane University specializing in the 60m, 100m, and 200m. During my track career, I earned All-American honors at both the AAU Junior Olympics and New Balance Nationals. In addition to my experience as an athlete, I am a USATF-certified coach and have spent the past three summers coaching club track and field. During that time, I have had the opportunity to coach multiple AAU All-Americans across the sprint and hurdle events
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I have had is Larry Ryans, who coached me at IMG Academy. He taught me how important the details are in sprinting while keeping coaching simple and understandable. His approach has influenced how I train and how I coach athletes today.
What athletes & parents should know
Athletes and parents should know that I care about more than simply getting through a workout. I want athletes to understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how it will help them improve. I bring energy and attention to detail to every session while creating an environment where athletes can work hard, ask questions, and enjoy the process of getting better.
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25% off your 1st lesson
$75
$56
Then $240/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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