Damar F.

I’m Damar Forbes, a two-time Olympian, NCAA Champion, and elite track & field coach specializing in sprint and jump development. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to compete and train at the highest levels of the sport, and now I use that experience to help athletes around the world reach their full potential.

As an athlete, I represented Jamaica at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where I was an Olympic finalist. I am a five-time Jamaican National Champion, made six-time World Championships appearances, and was the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Long Jump Champion while competing for LSU. During my professional career, I competed for Nike and Puma, earning big Wins at multiple international competitions, some including Diamond League competitions.

Now as a coach, my goal is to take the knowledge, techniques, and mindset I developed as an elite athlete and use them to help the next generation of competitors reach their full potential. I have coached athletes ranging from youth and high school development to collegiate and national-level competition, helping them achieve conference championships, NCAA qualifications, school records, and personal best performances.

At East Carolina University, I helped guide Faith Spencer to an AAC Indoor Triple Jump Championship, an AAC Outdoor runner-up finish, NCAA East Regional qualification, and the best triple jump mark in program history. Previously at Brown University, I coached Ivy League champions, NCAA qualifiers, school record holders, and athletes who went on to compete at the highest levels of collegiate track & field.

My coaching approach is built around developing the complete athlete by improving their technique, speed, explosiveness, strength, and confidence. Through personalized training plans, video analysis, and direct coaching feedback, I provide athletes with the tools and guidance needed to improve their performance and achieve their goals.

Whether you are a young athlete building your foundation, a high school competitor looking to reach the next level, or an advanced athlete preparing for collegiate and elite competition, my mission is to provide world-class coaching and help you become the best version of yourself.

Olympic & International Competition

2× Olympian — Represented Jamaica at the 2012 London Olympic Games & 2016 Rio Olympic Games
2× World Championship Finalist — 2013 & 2017 IAAF World Championships
Top 10 Ranked World Ranking — 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
2× Diamond League Long Jump Champion — 2013 & 2016
5× Jamaican National Champion — 2012, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
2011 CAC Games Silver Medalist

NCAA & Collegiate Career

2013 NCAA Outdoor Long Jump Champion
6× NCAA All-American
2× SEC Champion
6× All-SEC Selection
2013 SEC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year
2nd Furthest Long Jumper in LSU Program History
2012 USTFCCCA South Central Region Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

High School Achievements

Nike Outdoor National Champion — 2009
USATF Junior Olympics National Champion — 2008
2× Georgia State Champion — 2008 & 2009
Georgia 5A State Record Holder

A typical online coaching session begins with understanding the athlete’s goals, current ability level, training environment, and areas they want to improve. From there, I provide personalized training plans designed around their event, schedule, and performance goals.

Athletes receive detailed instruction on sprint and jump development, including technique drills, acceleration work, speed development, plyometrics, strength and power exercises, and event-specific training. Through video analysis, athletes can submit training clips for review, allowing me to provide technical feedback, corrections, and adjustments to help improve movement efficiency and performance.

My coaching approach focuses on teaching athletes the “why” behind their training while developing the technical skills, confidence, and consistency needed to reach the next level. Whether an athlete is just starting out or preparing for college and elite competition, each program is tailored to their individual needs and progression.