Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Pedro

I’m a 22-year-old decathlete, cross country, and mid-distance runner with experience competing both in Spain and across the United States, including conference and national-level meets. I started coaching at 16 in my hometown track & field club, and today I work with runners of all ages and levels, from people who want to start running safely to more advanced and Masters athletes chasing ambitious goals. My purpose is to help my athletes improve by considering the entire picture: technique, mindset, effective training structure, and enjoyment. As a current NCAA Division II student-athlete in the U.S., I understand firsthand what it takes to balance training, school, job, life, and competition, and I bring that experience into every session I coach.

I can help you become a more efficient, confident, and resilient runner. We will work on your running form step by step so you move better, waste less energy, and reduce injury risk. I’ll also teach you how to manage the discomfort that comes with hard efforts, using simple mental tools to stay focused instead of overwhelmed. I explain the “why” behind each type of workout (easy runs, tempo, intervals, strength work), so you always know what we’re training and how it connects to your goals. My coaching style is positive, honest, and supportive: I’ll push you when you need it, but always with clear communication and respect for your current level.

A typical session starts with a dynamic warm-up and mobility focused on preparing your body for the specific work of the day. Then we move into technical drills (skips, A/B drills, strides, coordination work) to improve your mechanics. After that, we complete the main part of the session—this could be intervals, a controlled tempo run, or specific pace work—where I give you real-time feedback on form, pacing, and effort. We finish with a cool down, basic strength or stability exercises, and a short recap where I explain what we did, what you did well, and what we’ll focus on next time. My goal is that you leave every session feeling challenged, supported, and clear on your next step

The best coach I have ever had is my hurdles coach, Shulton Whitley. He was a professional 110m hurdler in the 1990s and ran 13.50, so his technical knowledge is extremely high. What makes him special is how clearly he teaches technique and how strong he is on mindset. He always gives simple, precise cues that immediately help you improve, and he knows how to motivate you and build a winning mentality. That combination of experience, teaching ability and mental coaching is why he is the best coach I’ve ever had

Athletes and parents should know that my purpose as a coach is simple: I coach to make people better and to help them enjoy the process. I genuinely care about the athletes I work with, and I am not satisfied unless I see them improving, feeling more confident, and having more fun with their sport. I always adapt to the person in front of me. I focus on technique, smart training, and mindset, but I never forget that there is a human being behind every performance. If I work with your son, daughter, or with you as an athlete, you can expect effort, consistency, and a coach who will not stop trying until he sees improvements.