Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
All-state - 3rd cross country, All-state 3rd Track - 3200/3200 relay
All-conference cross country- Mid-American, NCAA Division 1 cross country championships competitor 1992
All-conference track - 3000m Steeplechase - Mid-American
9th overall Detroit Free Press Marathon
5th overall Fox Cities Marathon
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
College coach Fred Laplante was my best coach, because he took a personalized approach to coaching exploring my weaknesses and strengths and putting together training accordingly.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
I am very familiar with many types of coaching techniques and also the newest technologies that can best assist in measuring fitness and progress. I also worked several years for Nike and can recommend the best shoes/apparel for each athlete to best achiever the proper training.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
I have coached High School track/cross country focusing on mid-distance to long distance athletes for several years. In addition I have individually coached several athletes to achieve their goals.
How can you help someone improve their game?
I understand that helping an athlete improve takes more than just proper training. I focus on all aspects from psychological, nutrition, racing techniques, running gear, and of course a customized training program to focus on improving weaknesses and maintaining strengths.
What does a typical training session look like?
A typical training session starts with an explanation of the purpose or the type of training, followed by warm-up, proper stretching, running the workout, cool-down
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