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Desmond D., Baton Rouge, LA Running Coach

Desmond D.

Running

SILVER
19 reviews

I've been looking to get back into the thing I love, coaching young people. It is my calling, working with young people. I want to pay it forward for those who've helped me . View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Broadmoor High School, Baton Rouge, LA
  2. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
  3. Scotlandville Magnet High School, 9870 Scotland Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles

  • Southeastern Louisiana University (LA)

  • 5 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance

  • Drive Phase, Stride, Form, Gait, Pacing

Credentials

  • Southeastern Louisiana University (LA)

  • 5 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance

  • Drive Phase, Stride, Form, Gait, Pacing

More About Coach Desmond

I have a bachelors in Kinesiology, (literally means body in motion) a prerequisite for every sport related profession. I have been a sport enthusiast (basketball, golf, football, and track) and participant (basketball,football, and track), since I can remember. I was an Asst. Strength and conditioning at LSU (men's/women's basketball, softball, and tennis). I, during my junior and senior years at Southeastern Louisiana, helped with the sprint/jumps group for the Southland Conference champions. I have also assisted high school athletes at my Alma Mater in track, basketball, and football. I have worked mostly with collegiate athletes, but I'm passionate about coaching middle and high school ages. I have worked with an Olympian/LSU graduate, Richard Thompson of Trinidad. He recently broke his country's record for the 100m. Strength coaching and sport specific certifications currently in progress.

- District champ in 100 m (10.73) as a high school sophomore (after which I concentrated on jumps )
- All-State long jumper (Louisiana 5-A)
- 3 year high school Letterman in football (running back/DB)
- 4 year Letterman in track
- I was a standout and current long jump record holder (23' 11 3/4") at Broadmoor High School
- Received a collegiate scholarship in track (2004 high grad) to Southeastern Louisiana University. 4 x100m and long jump were my specialties.

A tailored approach based on the athlete's strengths and weaknesses (mental, physical, or even academic). I focus on technique, because everyone's running mechanics are different due to physical variations (pronation/supination of feet, flexibility, and other naturally occurring factors that can affect running mechanics). Due to time constraints for young athletes (parental availability, school work, other obligations) I make it a point to not run any longer than an hour in the actual training session. 15 minute warm up, 30-40 minute in training (correction) and a 10 minute cool down/stretch and recap.

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Awesome experience!! Will be back for coaching soon; my daughter really enjoyed his expertise! Thanks coach Desmond!

My little brother really enjoyed his first session with coach Desmond. We look forward to more sessions.

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Good coaching experience. My son enjoyed his session with Coach Desmond, and we are booking 5 more sessions.

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Coach Desmond is very knowledgeable and I can already see the difference having the one on one sessions make.

Very knowledgeable on methods and techniques for improvement in running. He is motivating and friendly, and easy to schedule with- very impressed!

Great first session with Coach Desmond. The journey to improvement has began!

Cannot say enough good things. Desmond bring a smile and genuine enthusiasm to every session. You can tell he loves coaching. My boys (ages 8 & 6) have very different personalities and approaches to sports. Desmond meets both of them where they are ability-wise and gels with both personalities. Highly recommend Desmond for all ages. He is also professional and replies quickly to coordinate sessions.

Couch Desmond is great! He worked well with my daughter, had her laughing and smiling through the whole training. Can't wait to see the impact he will make on her running! We look forward to many more sessions.

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