Danae W.

I have been coaching athletes of a variety of ages for over 10 years. I began my varsity coaching career at Bishop George Ahr High School before becoming the hurdles/jumps/sprints coach at North Brunswick Township High School.

I was a youth AAU all-American in the hurdles and a three-time state sectional champion in the hurdles during my high school career. I started jumps late in my high school career and competed at a championship level. I competed on a scholarship at a D1 college until a hamstring/quad injury ended my career. I decided to start coaching after my injury because of my love for the sport.

During a typical hurdle session, my athletes will learn basic technique lead and trail leg drills as well as strengthening the hip flexers. I focus on agility, rythym and speed. After quick hurdle drills, my athletes will learn how to keep steps and rhythm for 400m and 100m hurdles.

A typical jump session is broken down into two parts. Athletes will learn how to properly bound with both legs, while focusing on the proper technique. After bounds, the athlete will learn how to run to the board with consistent steps without looking down to the board. I use mats to teach athletes how to lift knees and hips, to execute a jump.