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David L., St. Louis, MO Track & Field Coach

David L.

Track & Field

SILVER
18 reviews

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Coaches can make or break athletes; my own coaches profoundly impacted my life. I desire to carry on their legacy for the next generation of T&F athletes, each and every session. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Spartan Field, Creve Coeur, MO
  2. Richmond High School, Maplewood, MO
  3. Webster Groves Parks and Recreation, 33 East Glendale Road, St. Louis, MO

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

  • Missouri Baptist University (MO)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Throws, Sprints, Middle Distance, Jumps, Hurdles

  • Hammer Throw, Triple Jump, Sprinting, Shot Put, Running the Curve, Long Jump, Javelin, High Jump, Form, Discus, Decathlon, Baton Handoffs

Credentials

  • Missouri Baptist University (MO)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Throws, Sprints, Middle Distance, Jumps, Hurdles

  • Hammer Throw, Triple Jump, Sprinting, Shot Put, Running the Curve, Long Jump, Javelin, High Jump, Form, Discus, Decathlon, Baton Handoffs

More About Coach David

I'm in my 3rd year as Sprints/Jumps coach at Missouri Baptist University. I oversee all sprinters and jumpers and multis (though multis like myself are a rare breed). We've already had several national qualifiers and conference champions.

I’m the high jump coach for High Jump STL, here in the St. Louis area.

Before all that I was head coach at Tower Grove Christian Academy where we also produced multiple state champions and qualifiers. My first year there we placed 2nd at state, the highest team place in school history - with half the number of athletes as the 1st place team! We were very proud.

I am a USATF Level 2 coach in Jumps and Throws, and certified USTFCCCA Weight Training for Track & Field. Continuing education is an extremely high value for me.

I competed at Missouri Baptist University (BS in Biology ‘15). My first 2 years I stayed with what I knew as a sprinter/hurdler. I got stagnant, and decided to try the decathlon. I loved it, and never had so much fun competing in my life! I qualified for nationals my senior year. And I still hold the school record in the decathlon.

My only regret is I wish I would've started training for the decathlon sooner! It was a blast. Upon graduation I earned our Divisions Scholar-Athlete award for athletic achievement and outstanding GPA. Every year I was awarded Academic All-American.

But to be honest, the highlights of my athletic career are not found in any accolade. What I hold on to most dearly are the relationships made with fellow athletes and coaches, and the memories, all of which have made me who I am today. That’s what it’s all about. I am forever grateful for them.

From the warm up to cool down, every aspect is designed around the athlete, their event, and how to accomplish the goal of the session. We start by warming up (15-20min). It's a wholistic and dynamic warm up which prepares both body and mind of the athlete. Just like our muscles need warmed up, so does our brain and neural pathways. Next, we'll do specific drills, which again, prepare us for the task ahead. Jumpers and sprinters usually do some skipping drills for rhythm (A-Skip, B-Skip etc), and we gradually increase the intensity up to a few 20m-30m accelerations. Then, the bulk of the session will be event specific, and progressive. For example, a high jump session will include as many quality jumps as we can, progressively getting higher; their goal might be as broad as to improve consistency in their approach, or as specific as hip-alignment at take-off. Finally, we cool down, which is essentially the reverse of the warm up, capped with static stretching as the athlete needs. Questions and conversation always welcomed during sessions.

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Client Reviews

My daughter has had the privilege of working with Coach David numerous times, he is always on time and communication in regards to scheduling is excellent (which is vital since we drive two-hours one way). My daughter is very responsive to Coach David's coaching and enjoys working with him and always looks forward to practice. Looking forward to seeing my daughters' development with Coach David's help and guidance!

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Coach David is a great coach, my daughter loves working on high jump with him.

He was really good at coaching me about great technique

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Coach David definitely exceeded our expectations. He did a fantastic job of engaging and training our athlete. We're looking forward to future sessions. We highly recommend him.

Coach Lee is the best! My daughter has been training with Coach Lee for High Jump since December and has had great success! He always knows exactly what adjustments need to be made and has such positive feedback to help her improve every step of the way. He truly cares about her success and is top notch!! We are so lucky to have him as her coach and look forward to continue training with him as he helps her soar higher and higher over the bar!!

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Liv enjoyed her first session & is looking forward to the next!

After first session I can tell he will be a great coach. He is patient and has a lot great information. Look forward to more sessions.

My daughter has learned a ton from Coach David Lee and we're excited to add more sessions.

Coach David was very professional and knowledgeable about the sport. Look to work with him more in the near future!

Coach David Lee is as professional as they come. He works with my child really well and makes him feel comfortable. Thank you

Coach David is an amazing coach! He knows a lot about all the technique behind jumping and will help you every step of the way. He offers tons of help and always is there to make the jumping fun, as well. Overall, Coach David is awesome!

Coach David, is an outstanding communicator and teacher. He did an awesome job coaching my son. I would highly recommend Coach David to anyone looking to improve their track skills and results.
Matt B

Coach David was able to view my performances and immediately noticed my errors in technique. He offered some very helpful drills which we worked on in practice. A very knowledgeable coach and instructive. Rick Knut Nelson

Coach David has had one session with my daughter. She is 10, he spoke at her level, moved at a great pace, was motivating and she is excited to continue training with him! I will do what I can to get the word out for Coach David, he is professional, and we are happy!

Coach Lee is is great coach. He's been my sprint coach for 2 years now. He's one who cares about his athletes on and off the track, always putting them before himself.
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