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Dennis M., Smyrna, GA Track & Field Coach

Dennis M.

Track & Field

SILVER
34 reviews

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I'm a University of Florida National Champion & All-American with a proven coaching resume. I offer Olympic-level speed and conditioning programs tailored to meet the unique needs View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. 1190 Northwest Dr NW, Northwest Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA
  2. Jean Childs Young Middle School, 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
  3. Anderson Recreation Center, Anderson Avenue Northwest, Atlanta, GA

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

Packages

Intro Session
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Hello athletes and parents! The Intro Session is a one-time, 30-minute opportunity to assess goals, build rapport, and create a personalized training plan. During this session, we’ll cover a dynamic warm-up, speed drills, ... See More

Session Length: 30 minutes

$39 1 session + applicable fees

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Single Session
In-Person Training for a single athlete

This single session is ideal for athletes needing focused, targeted attention on a specific skill or area. Lasting 60-90 minutes, the session includes a dynamic warm-up, speed drills, and tailored training to address your ... See More

Session Length: 1 hour

$60 1 session + applicable fees

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  • University of Florida (FL)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance, Hurdles, Cross Country

  • Sprinting, Running the Curve, Passing, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs

Credentials

  • University of Florida (FL)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance, Hurdles, Cross Country

  • Sprinting, Running the Curve, Passing, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs

More About Coach Dennis

I've been teaching and developing athletes for over 15 years. I've coached at the youth, high school, university, and professional levels. I've served as a collegiate track and field coach at the University of North Florida, Saginaw Valley State University, Tiffin University, and Kennesaw State University. Typically, I work with children as young as eight years old as well as senior athletes who are still competing. I've held prior certifications in USATF, Heads Up! Concussion In Youth Sports, CPR, and AED.

Throughout high school and college, I competed at an elite level. I attended the University of Florida where I was a National Champion and Multi All-American.

NCAA Division 1 Student Athlete Experience
University of Florida

2009 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor National Champion- 4x100m Relay
2009 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor All-American- 4x100m Relay
2009 NCAA Division 1 Indoor All-American- 60m Hurdles
2008 NCAA Division 1 Indoor All-American- 60m Hurdles
2008- 2009 All-SEC Honors- Hurdles
2006 USA Junior National Champion- 110m Hurdles (13.46)

International Competition Experience
Beijing, China (2006)
2006 World Junior Team- 110m Hurdles

High School Student Athlete Experience
Westside High School: Anderson, South Carolina

2005 Gatorade South Carolina High School Track & Field Athlete of the Year
2005 South Carolina High School State Record Holder- 400m Hurdles
2005 South Carolina Class 4A State Champion- 400m Hurdles
2005 South Carolina Class 4A State Champion- 110m Hurdles
2005 Ranked US #2 Indoor in the 55HH and US #3 in the 60HH
2004 Set Current National Record in 4x110 Shuttle Hurdle Relay
2004 Gatorade South Carolina High School Track & Field Athlete of the Year
2004 South Carolina Class 4A State Champion- 400m Hurdles
2004 South Carolina Class 4A State Champion- 4x400m Relay
2003 AAU Junior Olympic Intermediate National Champion- 110m/ 400m Hurdles
2001 Junior Olympic Youth National Champion- 100m Hurdles

All clients can expect a session that is tailored to their athletic abilities. In preparation for the workout ahead, a normal session will always begin with a warm up, hip mobility drills, and speed drills. Sprinting from a standing start, 3-point start, 4-point start, sled pulls, and overspeed training are examples of common acceleration days. The training may concludes with some brief speed endurance runs and a cool down lap to end the session.

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Client Reviews

Great session!

Excellent coach! Very knowledgeable and professional. Will be returning soon!

My son has been working with Coach Dennis for several weeks now and we have seen such vast improvement in his speed. Coach Dennis is zoned in and focused on the athlete the entire session, he is extremely knowledgeable and able to quickly observe and determine what is needed to improve speed and agility. He patiently works with my son to improve his block start and provided guidance on overall form and acceleration, which helped lead to my son winning 1st place in several of his area high school meets for 100m and 200m, and shortly after breaking his high school’s 100m and 18 year 200m record. More importantly the growth and confidence I am seeing in my son is amazing. To have someone come in and help your child greatly improve on something they have a passion for, helping them reach and exceed goals they have set for themselves is truly invaluable. The pride and sense of accomplishment I see in my son’s eyes is priceless. I’m not sure we would be seeing the increased speed and the numerous wins in such a short span of time without Coach Dennis’ help. My only regret is not finding and working with Coach Dennis sooner, when my son first began his track journey.

Coach Dennis is a great coach. My son has had one session and I could see a difference in his running form after one session. My son also felt more confident after his session.

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Coach Dennis is very knowledgeable and he is professional. He immediately found out athletes trouble areas and worked with her through them and gave her homework. I definitely recommend and we will be using him consistently.

Coach Dennis is highly professional and incredibly knowledgeable. His expertise in track and field is evident, and he is truly an excellent coach.

Amazing coach!!

Great coach!!!

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David has been a fantastic mentor and trainer for my son Anthony. His expertise, dedication, and ability to motivate have been instrumental in Anthony's growth and success in track. We're truly grateful for his positive influence and personalized approach to coaching. Highly recommend!"

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Great coach. Knowledgeable, provides training to take athletes to the next level.

Coach Dennis is an exceptional individual track coach! His personalized approach, expertise, and unwavering support is refreshing. With a keen eye for improvement and a motivating spirit, he's transformed my experience. I am extremely grateful for the guidance and positive impact on my athletic journey!

Coach Dennis was awesome friendly, my felt comfortable and by the end learned some things he needed to improve on and that he needed to put in more work, because Coach Dennis didn't play. Will definitely be booking more sessions.

Coach Dennis did a great job with my son showing him new techniques and helping to improve others. We will definitely book with him again.

Dennis is awesome at what he does. Pushes you to the limit, and drives results!

Coach Dennis was amazing and patient. His knowledge and technique is impressive.

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Excellent Coach!!!

5 stars. Coach Dennis is enthusiastic and a master at his craft. My son said it was the best workout he has ever had. He was excited that he was taught the concepts and fundamentals of sprinting. Highly recommend coach Dennis for athletes of all levels: kids to professional level.

Nate said that he had a great first session with Coach Dennis, that he learned a lot and feels encouraged about his future in track. Thanks!

Coach Dennis was awesome. My son felt he is very supportive and got comfortable with him right after the first session. Look forward to more sessions to get his coaching to improving my son's cross country performance.

Coach Martin is wonderful! He made our shy daughter feel comfortable and we are definitely scheduling another session.

Coach Dennis is awesome 👏

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Coach Dennis was excellent!!! He is very professional and shows great coaching ability. We will definitely be booking more sessions with him.

Coach Dennis was an awesome coach! After one session he exceeded our expectations. My son said that he learned a lot more than he had with his regular school track coach. Most importantly, he is very knowledgeable, patient, and professional. My son is looking forward to another session!

Extremely knowledgeable sprint coach!
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