×
Donavan Rowe, Bay Shore, NY Track & Field Coach

Donavan Rowe

Track & Field

SILVER

Background Check Verified

Learn More

“Coach R made running fun for me. He is energetic, empathetic, & provides unparalleled expertise in his craft. His coaching allowed me to take my performance to the next level.” View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
  • New York Institute of Technology (NY)

  • 10 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance

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

Credentials

  • New York Institute of Technology (NY)

  • 10 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance

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

More About Coach Donavan

Donavan has extensive Division 2 coaching experience and has provided pro bono track consultation to head coaches and athletes from both high school and college teams throughout Long Island and New York City. He has extensive experience coaching athletes 7+ to prepare them for their track careers in high school, college, and beyond.

As a coach and the father of a D1 nationally decorated athlete, Donavan has curated training plans to capitalize off of an athlete's natural talent and move them towards their personal goals. He is committed to developing programs that best suit the needs of his athletes and has worked with athletes in various age groups and above all, understands that the key to great running is having fun and running without fear!

Donavan started athletics at an early age, competing for his high school in Kingston, Jamaica. He would win go on to set multiple age group records in his native country, Jamaica. His performance excellence earned him a full scholarship to the New York Institute of Technology where he excelled in the 400m, 200m, long jump, and triple jump.

Donavan is a well-decorated collegiate athlete and has competed at both the national and international stage at championship meets such as Penn Relays and NCAA Championship Meets. He is a 16-time NCAA All-American in 4x4 and 4 x1. He is a 5-time gold watch winner at the Penn Relays in both the 4x4, 4x2. In the 400 meter race, Donavan has clocked a personal best of 45.61.

Coach Rowe specializes in sprints, middle distance, long-distance, Cross Country, field events, and relay events. Over the years, he has developed comprehensive techniques to improve an athlete's form, stamina, starts, hand-offs, and precision, while also building confidence and protecting each athletes' mental health.

At the first consultation session, Coach Rowe assesses the athlete's strengths and growth areas. Following that assessment, he creates a comprehensive 6-month plan to develop the athlete to their highest potential and meet their goals. Each training session thereafter is customized to fit the unique skillsets of each athlete and align with their growth plan.

Action Photos

Client Reviews

Coach Donavan was very professional , the techniques and drills he was working with my daughter have already started to make a difference. I look forward to see all the growth my daughter will gain from these sessions.

My son is Varsity athlete who has been coach on clubs teams and private trainers for years. Coach is the best we have met in the area to help you reach your running potential. Very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

We instantly saw a difference in my daughter’s technique. That one on one attention is key if you are interested in proper technique and going to the next level. Coach Donovan not only knows what he is doing but he also knows how to inspire the athlete!

Felt Coach Donovan afforded a very knowledgeable approach to training. Looking forward to continued growth in future sessions. I would highly recommend him.

(no details provided)

I saw results immediately, coach Donovan is knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful.

Coach Donavan is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable Track Coach. His attention to detail is very impressive. This is my son’s first year running track and coach Donavan already has his times among the 25 fastest ninth graders in New York State. If your son or daughter is looking to take their dedication to track to the next level Coach Donovan is a great choice.

Coach Donovan was great. My daughter already feels comfortable and felt the difference in just one day with coach Donovan. We will definitely continue her training with Coach Donovan.

Coach Donovan is fanstastic. My 17 year old learned so much is just the first session. She can’t wait for session two. Coach Donovan was beyond patient and encouraging and really explained drills and exercises in detail. We couldn’t have been more happy. I highly recommend.

Coach Donavan was a great coach! Very thorough, knows what he is talking about, and I would definitely recommend him!

Great first meeting with Donavan. He was very clear and precise on goals to achieve as well as homework that needs to be done.

Coach Rowe was responsive and accommodating with our schedule and location. He was engaging and motivational. He also provided our daughter w key take always to work on between sessions.
We’d recommend Coach Rowe.

Coach Donavan is a superlative track and fitness expert. He is well mannered, patient and knowledgeable. We came to Donavan to work with our 13 year old daughter to improve her stamina and speed. Our daughter plays basketball and we noticed that she often ran out of breath during long stretches of her games. In addition, my wife and I agreed that she was not running at optimal speed.

In our first session, coach Donavan address her mechanics which he explained contributed to her lack of speed. He corrected her tendency to lean forward while running, and taught her proper alignment with her arms and legs. Coach Donavan also gave our daughter additional daily exercises to strengthen her core, her legs and other muscles to improve her speed and conditioning. Within the brief times that we've met with Coach Donavan, we've seen tremendous improvement with our daughter during her tournament play. We wholeheartedly recommend coach Donavan and thank him for his excellence in improving our daughter's speed, conditioning, and more importantly, confidence as a young aspiring athlete.

Very impressed with the knowledge, the patience and the ability to connect with my kid and keep him focused. Focused on teaching him the technique–the hows and the whys... looking forward to working with Donavan again!

(no details provided)

Share This Coach

CoachUp's Got Your Back
  • Runs Sex Offender screening on every coach
  • Ensures high quality coaches with verified reviews
  • 100% money back guarantee
  • Offers 24/7 support and helpful Athlete Advisors
  • Easy payments via credit card, no need for cash
  • Provides convenient scheduling with calendar integration
  • Enables automated reminders before training sessions
  • Captures post-session feedback directly from your coach

Questions? We can help.