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Derrick B., Spring, TX Track & Field Coach

Derrick B.

Track & Field

SILVER
33 reviews

As a "Olympian" I have accomplished many kids dream's in Track and Field and now it is time to past the baton. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Conroe, TX
  2. Spring, TX
  3. Woodlands High School, 6101 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge (LA)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Marathon, Cross Country, Long Distance, Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance

  • Long Jump, Pacing, Sprinting, Baton Handoffs, Form, Running the Curve

Credentials

  • Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge (LA)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Marathon, Cross Country, Long Distance, Sprints, Hurdles, Middle Distance

  • Long Jump, Pacing, Sprinting, Baton Handoffs, Form, Running the Curve

More About Coach Derrick

2004 Olympic Bronze and Gold Medalist 400m/4x400m
2018 Coached #1 Freshman Girl in the nation 53.91 400m #5 all time freshman list
2018 Texas 6A 100m Hurdles Girls State Champion
2019 Texas 6A 100m Girls State Champion
2019 Texas 6A 400m Girls State Champion
20 years experience working with ages 10-18
10 years Intermediate School Track and Field/Cross Country Head Coach
USATF Member certified
USATF "Be a Champion Program"
Have worked with over a thousand kids in the last 20 years
Developed two State Champion in the girls 100m hurdles 2013 and 2018, one 300m hurdles, 3rd place boys 110m hurdles.
Several District Champions boys and girls
AAU Champions 100-400m and hurdle races
Have organized and ran several Track Clinics around the World
Texas A&M Summer Track Camp Coach (Sprints) 2016-Present

2015 T.B.A. June 2, 2015 Olympic Day (Houston, Texas) Recognition Houstonian and Texan Olympian
2004 Olympic 400m Bronze and 4x400m Gold Medalist Ranked #3 in The World
2004 Key to The City Award Houston, Texas
2000 SEC Most Valuable Athlete Award Commissioner's Trophy
1999 SEC Record Holder for 18 years 400m
1999 L.S.U. School Record Holder 400m
1998 JUCO Record Holder 400m
1996 National Scholastic Champion Raleigh, NC 400m
1996 U.I.L. Texas State Champion 400m

We focus on identifying areas needed for improvement by going through warm ups, drills, form running and short sprints. We use drills to teach the proper foot placement and body position and to create speed. Form running to create a practice from the drills that was taught. Short Sprints to create a test of what was taught in the session and to identify negative and positive results. Moving forward workouts will be designed for the individual athlete and race specific. Age appropriate workouts and in season school (Track and Field) is all ways respected. We also provide strength training from body weight exercises to weight room at the client's request. In conclusion building confidence in the athlete and setting performance goals that are reachable is our ultimate goal.

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Great coach very knowledgeable

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Coach Derrick is positive and a great coach. I noticed an improvement in my daughter's technique after the first session.

Coach Derrick was great. My son felt that he learned more in 1 hr session then he did in his entire track season. Coach was able to quickly identify what needed to be worked and gave my son confidence that by putting in the work identified he would meet his goals.
thank you

Derrick, broke down the 400 into discrete 100m sections and advised how to race each 100m. My son responded well and received some good tips on how to improve. Practices were devoted to each section so he could practice what Derrick taught.

Derrick is knowledgeable and worked well with my 15 year old. Would recommend him for anyone wanting to improve their sprinting.

Very knowledgeable and worked well with my son. He learned a lot in just one lesson. Would definitely hire again.

I was impressed by Coach Brew's depth of knowledge and eye for detail.

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Coach Derrick was great with my son. With just one session my son was improved with his running techniques.

He has a great knowledge base and taught my daughter so much!!! Looking forward to working with him again!

Coach Derrick was a great coach. I didn’t know there was as much about running and form as there is. He gave me great tips, showed the most efficient / best ways to do things. I can definitely see me improving by his coaching.

Coach Derrick completed 3, daily sessions with my 15 year old grandson who runs the 200m and 400m races. He clearly knows the ins and outs of those 2 events. There was marked improvement in Henry's techniques from day one to day 3. Besides technique, Coach Derrick provided a detailed workout routine geared specifically to the 200m and 400m events. Best of all, he was able to commmunicate all of this clearly and concisely. He related extremely well to Henry, and vice versa. I give Coach Derrik my highest recommendation.,

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After one session, my son's sprint mechanics improved more than they have over the course of three track seasons. He is focused on the athletes during the session, provides immediate feedback, and keeps the parent informed.

If you are looking for a coach focused on mechanics, fundamentals, overall conditioning and truly improving your child as a sprinter to obtain consistent results, Coach D is it.

Very professional and informative!
Definitely will pass your name along!

Very impressive coaching skills. Provides detailed step-by-step instruction and feedback throughout execution.

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Coach Brew gave some great input and is changing the way my son sprints in his races. It has been very easy for my son to understand what coach is asking and coach Brew breaks it down step by step.

Excellent coach. Great technical analysis and communication skills. Explains everything in detail, worked great with my 15 year old. Overall a great session. Will definitely use again.

Coach Derrick was very responsive and sensitive to my son's needs. Highly recommend him!

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Coach Derrick was great working with my 10 year old son. He made us feel very comfortable and was extremely knowledgeable. He easily identified some mechanical flaws in my sons stride and made progress correcting his technique in our first session. My son thoroughly enjoyed his session and is looking forward to doing it again.

Coach Derrick is an awesome coach and after one session I could see a difference in my son's form. What a true gift to be able to train with a great coach! Thank you

Coach Derrick was amazing! Very knowledgeable and reassuring. His background in the sport boosted my confidence and I felt almost an instant increase in my confidence and form.

Coach Derrick was awesome. My son and I left the session feeling really good about his knowledge and his ability to not just tell him how to do it but also demonstrate. He was on time, very friendly , and I could tell that he is a professional. Thanks Coach!!

Coach Derrick is awesome! I highly recommend him. He immediately recognized and fixed my daughters sprinting form and improved her block starts. He's easy to work with, my daughter really enjoyed her session!

End practice the way you want to start your competition. Practice Hard And Compete Hard!!
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