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Duke University (NC)
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4 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Birgen N.
Track & Field
SILVER
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Experienced youth coach, athlete mentor, and decorated athlete specializing in hurdles, sprints, strength and conditioning, and mental performance. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Hurdles
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Sprinting, Running the Curve, Form
Credentials
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Duke University (NC)
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4 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Hurdles
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Sprinting, Running the Curve, Form
More About Coach Birgen
Birgen is a former Division I and Division III athlete. At Duke, she earned a bronze medal at the ACC Championship meet and at Gustavus Adolphus she was a 3x National Champion and Division Record Holder. Her experience as an athlete taught her resilience and mental strength, as well as keen attention to detail. Coupled with her experience coaching at Minnesota Flyers, a youth club team in Minneapolis, MN, and role as a peer mentor with Athlete to Athlete, Birgen can help your athlete with anything from coaching, mental performance, and recruiting tips. She specializes in the 100m hurdles and 400 meter hurdles, but also has a strong foundation in sprint training.
Bronze medalist at ACC Championships for Duke, Division III record holder and three time national champion for Gustavus Adolphus College, NCAA Woman of the Year Honoree.
Clients can expect detailed drills and form/technique analysis in a way that is not overwhelming for younger athletes. I typically have athletes focus on 1-2 major cues per workout. Workouts can be programmed to work around meets and other sports/practices.
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Client Reviews
Amber (CoachUp client)
Mya just had her first session with Coach Birgen, and I’m honestly so impressed. From the very beginning, she created such a positive and encouraging environment that immediately put Mya at ease. You can tell right away that she’s patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what she does.
Even though this was only Mya first session, Coach Birgen took the time to understand Mya’s needs and skill level, and she adjusted everything in a way that made Mya feel confident and excited to learn. It didn’t feel rushed or overwhelming at all—instead, it felt very intentional and supportive.
What really stood out to me was how encouraging she was. By the end of the session, Mya was smiling, more confident, and already looking forward to the next one.
For a first session, this exceeded my expectations. I’m really excited to continue working with Coach Birgen and see how much Mya grows under her guidance!
Sterling (CoachUp client)
Great session! The coach was attentive, encouraging, and made my daughter feel valued. Her feedback was clear and helpful – truly a positive experience!
Bianca (CoachUp client)
Personable, confident, a wonderful teacher!
Ali (CoachUp client)
Great first session with form tips to practice at home until our next session. Mila loved it!
Nicholas (CoachUp client)
Birgen is awesome — super detailed, makes training fun, and always knows how to adjust things to fit what I need. I’ve improved a ton without it ever feeling boring or repetitive.
Gustavus Adolphus College Head Coach Aaron Lund [from MIAC Press Release about NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination] (Testimonial)
Birgen has made incredible contributions in so many ways to our campus community. Our program is forever grateful for the journey Birgen had at Gustavus. She will be remembered for her passion, work ethic, relentless curiosity to learn more about the sport, will to win, leadership qualities showcased throughout campus and her love for this team. The continued blessings and recognition are just a result of a life full of hard work and passion.
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