Book Lessons with Coach Joel
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With over 20 years of coaching experience, I help athletes become stronger, faster, and more explosive. My training combines movement, strength, speed, and conditioning to improve athletic performance while reducing injury risk. Programs are customized to each athlete's sport, goals, and training history.
Trains in Sun City & virtually
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
Strength and speed, Track and field
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Get to know Coach Joel
About Me:
am a collegiate sprint coach with more than 20 years of coaching experience helping athletes develop speed, strength, confidence, and long-term athletic success. I've worked with youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, focusing on improving performance while reducing injury risk through individualized training.
My coaching philosophy is simple: build better athletes by emphasizing fundamentals, consistency, and long-term development. Every athlete has unique goals, and I strive to create a positive environment where they can reach their full potential.
How I can help you improve your game:
Whether you're looking to run faster, jump higher, become more explosive, or simply gain confidence in your athletic abilities, I can help. Training programs are customized to the athlete's sport, age, training history, and goals. Areas of focus include speed development, acceleration, strength training, power production, movement efficiency, conditioning, and return-to-play progressions. My goal is not only to improve performance but also teach athletes how to train effectively for long-term success.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session begins with movement preparation and dynamic warm-up activities designed to improve mobility and readiness. From there, athletes progress into speed, power, or strength-focused training depending on their goals. Sessions may include sprint mechanics, acceleration work, plyometrics, strength training, conditioning, and recovery strategies. Every session is structured with purpose and adjusted to meet the needs of the individual athlete while maintaining a positive and challenging training environment.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Accomplishments
20+ years of coaching experience
14 years collegiate coaching experience
Former High School Coach at Ironwood High School and Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Helped athletes earn over $1 million in college scholarships
Coached state qualifiers, national qualifiers, collegiate athletes, and professional athletes
Specializing in strength development, speed training, sprint mechanics, and athletic performance
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach/mentor I've ever had was Coach Ray Davis. He taught me that great coaching is about more than workouts and results; it's about building relationships, creating belief, and helping athletes discover what they're capable of. That philosophy continues to influence the way I coach today. "I don't coach events, I coach athletes."
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents often describe my coaching style as knowledgeable, encouraging, and invested. They appreciate the individualized attention, clear communication, and structured approach to development. My focus extends beyond performance results. The focus is on helping athletes build confidence, discipline, accountability, and habits that benefit them in and out if competition.
Weekly Availability
Monday
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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