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Missouri State University (MO)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Dempster Jackson
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Collegiate Cross Country & Track Coach specializing in sprint, distance, and speed developmentāproducing national qualifiers, All-Americans, and record-breaking athletes. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
My training location only
Packages
1 session package with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$50 1 session + applicable fees
3 session package with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$138 3 sessions ($46/ea) + applicable fees
5 session package with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$220 5 sessions ($44/ea) + applicable fees
10 session package with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$420 10 sessions ($42/ea) + applicable fees
Two (2) athletes training with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$225 5 sessions ($45/ea) + applicable fees
Two (2) athletes training with Coach Dempster. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$430 10 sessions ($43/ea) + applicable fees
Individualized training plan - Individualized race strategy sessions - Unlimited emails, calls, text, and Google Meets or Zoom.
Session Length: 4 weeks
$199 8 sessions ($25/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Middle Distance, Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country
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Pacing, Form
Credentials
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Missouri State University (MO)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Sprints, Middle Distance, Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country
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Pacing, Form
More About Coach Dempster
I am a collegiate Head Coach of Menās and Womenās Cross Country and Track & Field at Dawson Community College, specializing in running performance, sprint training, middle-distance and distance running, and cross country development.
Since 2008, Iāve coached athletes at every level:
š Youth and beginner runners
š Middle school and high school track & field athletes
š Collegiate athletes
š Post-collegiate and elite competitors
š Adult runners and endurance athletes
Results & Athlete Development:
š 15 NJCAA National Championship qualifiers
š 3 NJCAA All-Americans
š 29 school records broken since 2023
š Multiple Top-10, Top-25, and Top-50 nationally ranked athletes
š Womenās Cross Country ranked Top 30 nationally
Athletes Iāve coached have achieved:
š Team USA and international national team selections
š Junior Olympic champions
š High school state champions
š Collegiate national qualifiers
š Boston Marathon qualifiers
š Personal bests across all distances (100m to marathon)
Previous Success (Phoenix College):
š NJCAA Region I Division II Womenās Cross Country Runners-up
š Multiple NJCAA National qualifiers
š Menās & Womenās Academic Team of the Year
Certifications:
š USATF Level I Track & Field Coach
š USATF Cross Country Specialist
š NFHS Level 3 Track & Field Coach
š NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
š Positive Coaching Alliance Level III Certified Coach
š High School All-American
š Collegiate athlete at Missouri State University (scholarship)
š Former school and conference record holder
š USATF Masters Track & Field competitor
š Arizona State Masters Champion (400m, 800m, 1500m)
I provide personalized running and athletic performance training designed for measurable improvement.
Areas of Focus:
š Sprint mechanics (100mā400m)
š Speed and acceleration training
š Middle-distance (400mā1500m)
š Distance & cross country training (1600mā10K+)
š Strength and conditioning for runners
š Injury prevention and mobility
š Race strategy and mental performance
How Training Works
Every athlete starts with a performance assessment, followed by a customized plan built around:
š Speed
š Strength
š Coordination
š Flexibility
š Endurance
Who I Work With:
š Youth athletes learning fundamentals
š High school athletes looking to improve times and compete at the next level
š Collegiate athletes seeking performance breakthroughs
š Adults training for races, fitness, or personal goals
Why Train With Me
If you're searching for a running coach, track and field coach, or speed coach, I offer collegiate-level coaching with a proven record of results.
I donāt just give workoutsāI develop complete athletes with a structured system used at the collegiate and national level.
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Client Reviews
Andrew (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is a great coach, my daughter been working with Coach for a year and helped her a lot.
Elijah (CoachUp client)
My so loved the experience with Coach Dempster and he really like the team over there.
Adam (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was very professional & fun to work with, my son really enjoyed it & got better after just 1 session!
Christopher (CoachUp client)
Coach D is the prototype for coaching. He not only teaches but gets involved with the activities he has his athletes do. He even had me so fired up, I just started running laps to contain my excitement. My son and I would both run through a wall for him without hesitation.
Eric (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is a great coach. After first session with him I learned a lot of new things that I was not given before. I will continue my training with Coach Dempster. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Coach Dempster Arianna
Billie (CoachUp client)
Coach Jackson instantly identified both my strengths and weaknesses within the first lap I did around the track. Heās experienced and knowledgeable for every skill level. I highly recommend Coach Jackson for anybody looking to improve their run.
Kimberly (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster, if very knowledgeable. I felt my kids learned so much more in an hour coaching session than they have in their club track which has consisted of mostly just running but not the why behind it. Weāre ready for our next session!
Jose (CoachUp client)
I am the parent of a 16 year old aspiring athlete. Reached out to coach Dempster and was very impressed with the response. After just one session my son is already motivated and inspired to do better and shows this in his daily runs and practices. Coach Dempster is knowledgeable about the current track and field season and has excellent rapport with my son. I would recommend this coach without hesitation.
Jad (CoachUp client)
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Drew (CoachUp client)
Excellent!
Paloma (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was amazing! He took the time to review my running form and provided feedback. He showed me the different exercises for warm-up and stretching. I am super excited to train with him for my first marathon, I definitely recommend him!
Gina (CoachUp client)
He is positive and knowledgable. He explains things throughly. Looking forward to more sessions and would recommend him to any runner.
Jennifer (CoachUp client)
We think that Coach Jackson is the perfect fit for our daughter! He is extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and kind. He has only been our daughterās coach for a little over a week and our daughter already feels a difference in her running and we notice a difference as well. We look forward to more sessions and weāre excited to see our daughter reach her goals!!
Becky (CoachUp client)
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Maria (CoachUp client)
Highly recommend Coach Dempster! He has been training my 2 sons, and after just 2 sessions Iām already seeing improvements.
Jim (CoachUp client)
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Candice (CoachUp client)
My first session with Coach Dempster was great. He's definitely top notch and knows what he's talking about.
Christine (CoachUp client)
Very excited to be working with Coach Dempster, he immediately was able to identify my weaknesses and set me on a path to be a better runner. Very happy!
Austin (CoachUp client)
Great coach!
Katya (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is informative, motivating and all around a super amazing coach!
Iāve learned so much from his tips and exercises.
Highly highly recommend!!
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Paula (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was fantastic. He was very patient, informative and had lots of exercises and stretches. He sent us videos that help at home. Gave our son a lot of information. Will definitely book again.
Jason (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is awesome! So fun to work with and he taught me more in 30 minutes than I've known my whole life. My future is much brighter because of him! Thanks coach!
Sekou (CoachUp client)
Very patient and knowledgeable! Booking another session for my son!
Kristin (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. After one session my daughter gained many useful and helpful tips, as well as a renewed sense of confidence in her sport! She looks forward to continuing on with Coach Dempster.
Victoria (CoachUp client)
Great job coaching
David (CoachUp client)
Coach Jackson was knowledgeable and approachable.
Annicka (CoachUp client)
Had my first session with Coach Dempster, and looking forward to working with him over the next coming months. Heās very knowledgeable in the physics and mechanics, and will create a training program with your specific goals in mind. Thankful I took the first step.
Jenel (CoachUp client)
Amazing! Looking forward to our session tomorrow! I would also like to up my sessions to 3x a week! He taught me a lot! Even stuff that can benefit with my daily workouts!
Will (CoachUp client)
If you need a running coach or any help with fitness goals, Coach Dempster is the best in the area. Decorated, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. There is no better! I could not recommend anyone more highly than I do Dempster. Do your self a favor and book a session with this man. Thank you so much!
Dylan (CoachUp client)
First session was amazing. Really focuses on the technique of running to help you.
Jon (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was extremely professional and helpful. I would highly recommend training with him.
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James (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is amazing. My 15 year old son is a developing decathlete. The one event which was giving him the most trouble was the 110 high hurdles. He was injured for the high school season and not able to work as much as he would like. With the JO Combined coming up in 3 weeks, we asked Coach Dempster if he would be willing to help. Coach is professional, punctual, and was incredibly effective with my son. Although he has respectable scores in other events, my son had never performed at a decent level in a hurdles event - kind of jumping over the hurdles. We met Coach Dempster at the designated time. He was set up and ready to go. They got right into training, and when I returned an hour later, I could hardly believe what is saw. My son was hurdling! Not only just hurdling, he was hurdling with speed!!! I am sure that this one session with Coach Dempster lowered my son's time dramatically (lot more points for his decath score). After the session, Coach wrapped up with the basic points for my son to practice/use. Recommend Coach Dempster with both thumbs up!
Rodney (CoachUp client)
1st time ever utilizing a running coach. Coach Dempster was on time,easy to converse with and very knowledgeable in the sport and mechanics of running. He was able to point out several areas on posture and running mechanics with just a few minutes of observing me run.
Crane (CoachUp client)
Thank you.
Cole (CoachUp client)
Dempster is extremely approachable, patient, and an expert in his craft. He approaches every problem from a unique perspective and works to find the best solution suited to towards you. He has tons of experience coaching a wide range of runners and has great success. So whether you're looking for a coach to help you lay the solid foundation to become a successful runner, or you are already a competitive runner who needs that extra edge, Dempster has the knowledge and tools to help you get there.
David (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was absolutely phenomenal with my son! His knowledge of technique and style of instruction were awesome. My son was engaged the entire session and really enjoyed himself. Thank you and can't wait for the next session.
Luis (CoachUp client)
Miguel felt motivated and wanting to continue with training. Great start!
Brandon (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is a fantastic coach! Professional, informative, with an exceptional ability to teach techniques and create a training plans. Really looking forward to our next session!
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Ron (CoachUp client)
My son's words when we got into the truck: "Coach was awesome!" Coach Dempster is patient, very knowledgeable and in-tune with the athlete he's working with. Great start and look forward to working with him more! Highly recommended!
Elizabeth (CoachUp client)
My daughter has been working with coach Dempster for the past 3 months, I really recommend him.
Kellie (CoachUp client)
My eleven year old son struggled with running properly. It became much worse recently to the point of concern so I scoured the internet looking for a solution because running is such an important life skill. I came across this website and Coach Dempster was highly recommended so I took a leap of faith and booked a session. I had no idea what to expect and Iāll admit I was feeling rather desperate. Coach Dempster is amazing when you meet him. He has high, positive energy and is a wealth of knowledge. Immediately after the first session I could already see improvement which was such a relief. We have met with him twice so far and are supposed to do the recommended exercises regularly. As weāve done that, Iāve seen my sonās coordination and form improve dramatically. We will continue to meet with the coach as he progresses. I wouldnāt hesitate recommending Coach Dempster to anyone no matter your age or skill level looking to improve the speed, strength, flexibility, and/or technique of your running.
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Marja (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is such a dedicated and genuinely kind person! We are excited to continue working with him through my daughters high school career!
Mark (CoachUp client)
Dempster has been training my wife and my son for the last year (and myself a little). Their numbers have gone up insanely! Andrea came in 4th in the Fort Carson Spartan Spring ELITE WOMEN division. Awesome....
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Gary (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is outstanding! He put my daughter's first day jitters at ease and she was very impressed with his coaching style. After one session my daughter is excited to put the strategies and tips into action! We will continue to work with Coach as she continues to grow. I would highly recommend Coach Dempster with your needs!
Kelly (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is wonderful! He is engaging and knowledgeable, and his session was just the right blend of information and moving. My 13-year old learned an impressive amount in just one hour. He is really looking forward to his next session with Coach Dempster.
Cheryl (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is very knowledgeable and very well spoken; clear explanations of why we're doing what we're doing. A valuable tool- particularly for the Masters level athlete.
Chris (CoachUp client)
Great instruction
Julie (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster has been an amazing coach. He is very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I performed much better than I had expected on my very first marathon last October with his help. Am planning on keeping him as my running coach for as long as I stay healthy to run future marathons.
Thank you Coach Dempster!
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Shantavious (CoachUp client)
Coach Dumpster is an awesome coach! He took the time to listen to my goals and understand where I was coming from. He helped me believe in myself. I haven't competed in 5 years and within the first couple weeks of my training, I raced an event I've never ran and initially had no confidence but I clearly beat the time I thought I was capable of. He believed in me. He was very helpful during training. I will most definitely train with him again!
Melissa (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster has a wealth of knowledge and is very encouraging.
I would certainly recommend him to help anyone who needs and/or wants guidance in physical training and conditioning.
Thank you coach.
Mike (CoachUp client)
Thank you Coach Dempster for your instruction , learned a lot in those two sessions ; highly recommend
Libertie (CoachUp client)
We had a great first session with coach Dempster. He was great with both my kiddos. I'm excited to see the progress in our future sessions!
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Stephanie (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster responded to my initial message quickly & scheduled a session with my son for the next day. He provided great feedback & my son was thrilled with the experience. We look forward to continue working with Coach in the future!
Rachel (CoachUp client)
I would highly recommend hiring Dempster Jackson as a coach. He is an intelligent, patient, encouraging, gifted athlete who helped me achieve my goal of completing a half marathon!
David (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster was terrific! Assisted my 16 yr old son with the basics and some advanced techniques in short distance sprints. Coach Dempster explained everything in great detail and gave reasons why he did certain things; particularly with stretching and strength exercises. Never did he say, "Just do it because I said so." My son learned a lot and will be back for further training. Thanks Coach!
Danny (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster truly is amazing, our 7 year old loves working with him and has seen huge improvements. Would recommend him for any age range.
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Mike (CoachUp client)
Awesome first session! Dempster has a great ability to connect with clients. My son is working the exercises and enjoying them. We've already booked 2 more sessions!
Emily (CoachUp client)
Coach Dempster is amazing! He goes above and beyond for his students and we are so lucky to have him.
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Kelly M./Groupon (Testimonial)
Dempster is an excellent coach and gives individual attention to help me reach my goals.
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