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Eastern Illinois University (IL)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Chrisford S.
Track & Field
SILVER
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Proven jumps coach with NCAA and international experience, specializing in Triple and Long Jump, and a history of developing athletes from high school to professional levels. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Chrisford. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$50 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Chrisford. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$145 3 sessions ($48/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Chrisford. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$225 5 sessions ($45/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Chrisford. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$400 10 sessions ($40/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Jumps
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Sprinting, High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump
Credentials
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Eastern Illinois University (IL)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Jumps
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Sprinting, High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump
More About Coach Chrisford
Specialist in Jump Events | Experienced Coach | Mentorship in Track and Field
With a specialized focus on jump events, including Triple Jump and Long Jump, I bring extensive experience and a proven track record of coaching athletes at various levels. My background encompasses working with Division I athletes, as well as Unattached athletes with aspirations of advancing to the professional level.
Coaching Experience:
Volunteer Coach, DePaul University (2019-2020): Contributed to the development and training of collegiate athletes, providing expertise in jump events while supporting the team’s overall performance.
Personal Coaching: Successfully mentored athletes aged 13 to 23, tailoring training programs to meet individual needs and goals, with an emphasis on both technical skill development and competitive readiness.
My coaching philosophy integrates a deep understanding of jump mechanics with a personalized approach to athlete development, fostering both skill enhancement and mental resilience.
3X All-Conference Athlete:
2X NCAA Qualifier: Ranked 12th in the region and 25th in all of Division I Track and Field in 2018 in the Triple Jump.
52'4 Triple Jump 25'1 Long Jump
Elite Competitions: Competed against world-class athletes such as Will Claye, Christian Taylor, Omar Craddock, and Chris Bernard. Participated in prestigious meets including the Drake Relays and Mt. Sac Relays.
African Cup of Nations Qualification (2021): Qualified for this esteemed international competition, highlighting my ability to compete on a global stage.
My session plans focus on enhancing technique and explosiveness. For long jumpers, we'll concentrate on optimizing the approach, takeoff, and landing phases, incorporating drills that improve speed and jumping mechanics. For triple jumpers, we'll emphasize the coordination between hop, step, and jump phases, with specific drills to build rhythm, strength, and agility. Both plans will include strength and conditioning exercises to support explosive power and overall performance.
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Client Reviews
Vivek (CoachUp client)
Coach Stevens is a highly skilled and experienced jump coach. My son who is in middle school has been getting more interested in long jump and we looked into getting a specialist in LJ to help him improve his skills and technique. Coach Stevens seems like a perfect fit for athletes seriously looking to improve their skills and performance.
Nicholas (CoachUp client)
He connected with me 17year old son immediately. Very likable and knowledgeable coach. Hugely improved my son’s triple and long jumps from the first session. Coach Chrisford will be my son’s coach for years to come. What a great find!
Tetyana (CoachUp client)
“My son had a private long jump session with Chrisford and absolutely loved it! The coach was professional, encouraging, and explained everything clearly. I saw improvement even after one session. Highly recommend for anyone looking to boost their technique and confidence!”
Lin (CoachUp client)
We’ve had such a great experience with Coach Chrisford. He’s incredibly patient, professional, and supportive, creating a positive environment where my child felt confident and motivated. My child improved after just the first class, thanks to his clear instruction and encouragement. When my child got hurt during a school sports event, Coach Chrisford gave helpful advice on how to adjust workouts and stay active safely while recovering. His kindness, expertise, and genuine care have made such a difference—we’re so grateful for everything he does!
Michael (CoachUp client)
Events: Long Jump, High Jump, and Sprints
Coach Chris has made a big difference in my daughter’s track and field experience this season. He has helped her grow in long jump, high jump, and sprints—not just by explaining drills and techniques, but by actively showing her how it’s done and working right alongside her as she learns. My daughter responds so well to the way Coach Chris teaches. Whether it’s improving her takeoff in high jump or adjusting her stride in sprints, he breaks things down clearly and encourages her through each step. She feels more confident because she sees the progress she’s making, and that’s largely because of how involved and supportive Coach Chris is.
What really stands out is how Coach Chris leads by example. He doesn’t just coach from the sidelines—he jumps, sprints, and demonstrates with energy and focus, showing my daughter what good form and effort look like in real time. That hands-on style makes her feel like she’s being guided by someone who truly cares and believes in her.
We’re so grateful for everything Coach Chris has done this season. His dedication, patience, and ability to connect with young athletes make him an outstanding coach and role model.Parent Feedback: Thank you for helping our daughter grow in skill and confidence!
Becky (CoachUp client)
My high school daughter (a jumper) just started training with Coach Chris. My initial thoughts are ... he is amazing! He is super positive, motivating, knowledgeable, and passionate about working with athletes to help them achieve their full potential (and more). Not only is Coach Chris committed to helping my daughter attain her jumping goals for the upcoming season, he's motivating her to expand those goals (and also making her realize it's an attainable goal), and he teaching her that it's not just about the strength and form; it's also about confidence and mental head-space strength. Coach Chris is also super responsive via text/email, and he keeps me abreast of their workouts, his expectations, his observations and what she needs to focus on . He's always on time for workouts (if he's running a few minutes late, he's quick to let us know he'll be a few minutes late.) He is flexible in regard to where they meet for workouts (always accommodating to us). I was struggling to find a jumps coach for my daughter, so I reached out on this site and to this coach as an option. I AM SO GLAD I did. I highly recommend Coach Chris!
Coach Cervenka/ Lakeview HS TF (Testimonial)
As an alumni of Lake View High School, Chrisford has given his time to the track and field jumping team for years, using his wealth of training knowledge and charismatic personality to not only challenge athletes but motivate them through social/emotional connection as well. He helps our elementary jumpers understand the fundamentals and provides drills for our advanced jumpers to refine their technique. We are grateful for his time and knowledge.
Enoch Appiah-Kubi/ EIU Track and Field (Testimonial)
Yooo what it do, This is Enoch Appiah-Kubi, former two time ALL-State jumper and D1 jumper at Eastern Illinois. My experience with Chris was “mind shifting”. His training will also change how you go about competing in terms of the mindset. It started after my freshman season that we started working together. The biggest thing when working with him was technique. He also has this quality over quantity ideology and good tips and habits that help for success long term. Always down to help out virtually. Overall, successful training with him as I went from jumping about 39ft to 48ft in a span of three years. My high school best in the long jump was also 22ft 7inches. A lot of these high school coaches can’t get you to the next level in jumps like he can.
Chris Cadet (DePaul Track and Field) (Testimonial)
Hey, I would like to start off by saying Mr. Stevens changed the trajectory of my track career. I went from 14.26m to 14.96m in one season. I became the Big east runner up in the triple jump because of his training. My long jump also significantly improved. I jumped 7 meters due to his knowledge of the approach. All in all, great jumps coach, can’t go wrong with this guy.
Evans Amofa (Testimonial)
Coach Chris has been my coach for over two years, starting back when I was still in high school. On weekends, he would dedicate time to help me refine my skills in the long jump. We incorporated college and professional-level exercises to enhance both of our performances in competition. Under his guidance, I saw significant improvements in my long jump distance, running form, and leadership abilities. Inspired by Coach Chris, I set a goal to match, if not surpass, his achievements. During my final years of high school track and field, I was honored to be named team captain and went on to do great things in my track and field career.
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