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Johnie Drake, Fraser, MI Track & Field Coach

Johnie Drake

Track & Field

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33 reviews

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I have been coaching track for 15 years from middle schools to the collegiate level. I specialize in speed development for all sports! View all coaching experience

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  1. 34271 James J Pompo Dr, 34271 James J Pompo Drive, Fraser, MI

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Packages

Light Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 session package with Coach Johnie. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$65 1 session + applicable fees

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Pro Package
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In-Person Training for a single athlete

5 session package with Coach Johnie. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$300 5 sessions ($60/ea) + applicable fees

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Elite Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

10 session package with Coach Johnie. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$550 10 sessions ($55/ea) + applicable fees

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Group Package
In-Person Training for up to 2 athletes

1 session with Coach Johnie. 60 minute session length.

Session Length: 1 hour

$120 1 session + applicable fees

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  • Central Michigan University (MI)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Sprints

  • Running the Curve, Sprinting, Form

Credentials

  • Central Michigan University (MI)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Sprints

  • Running the Curve, Sprinting, Form

More About Coach Johnie

I have been coaching track for 15 years from middle schools to the collegiate level. I ran track for Cass Technical High School where I became DPS city champ in the 100m and 3rd at the State meet. I was an All-American at Central Michigan becoming one of the fastest men in the world at 60m. I ran professionally for five years after college. I am a Level I USATF certified coach. My main focus is speed, power, and explosiveness. A typical session with me is examining your strengths and weaknesses then improving general strength. Once that is established then sport specific training will begin with an emphasis on improving speed, power, and explosiveness.

2001 Detroit Public School 100m Champ
2001 Detroit Public School 200m 3rd Place
2001 State High School 100m 3rd place
2001 State High School 200m 5th place
2004 NCAA All American 60m/Fastest time in nation 6.54
2005 60m Fastest time in nation 6.56
2006 60m Fastest time in world 6.53
2006 Sea Ray Relays 100m Champ 10.14
2006 100m (10.30) and 200m (21.10) MAC Champ
2007-2010 Professional Runner
2016 Central Michigan Hall of Fame Inductee

Complete breakdown of running form.
Explain the phases of running: Acceleration, Top End, and Deceleration phases
Teach technical and tactical exercises to help improve form, strength, and speed.
Use video analysis to familiarize athlete with incorrect and correct form.

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Client Reviews

This past week I had my first training session with coach Johnie! I did not know what challenges to expect. The environment was friendly and coach was critical on small changes I need to do to perfect my form. I look forward to my next session and cannot wait to see how great I can become!

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Johnie is worth training with. He is understanding and very patient. I’ve been trying to find a trainer for months and i’m so grateful that I found Johnie. So far the training is going really well for me and I hope to continue training with him.

My son absolutely loved him! Excited to train more with him.

Johnie is an excellent coach! He takes great pride in seeing his students improve. He is very knowledgeable and accurate in pinpointing strengths and areas that need attention. He is also efficient. We have had only two sessions, yet I have noticed his positive impact. I am looking forward to more improvements and being in championship form with time and determination.

I appreciate the effort and time that Coach Drake invest into his students. By doing this he is able to determine their strength and weakness and build up their character. While training with Coach Drake he has helped build my daughter gain more confidence within herself. He has also taught her the basic foundation of track such as history. Since training with Drake she has learned the importance of exercising properly, how to gain acceleration during her meets, but over all he is helping to develop a good athlete into a great athlete.

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WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! Coach Johnie helped my high school track athlete train for states. He is an outstanding speed coach! Highly recommend!

Coach Johnnie is awesome!!! He empathized with my daughter and I concerns. He was patient and understanding. He was able to meet my 14 year daughter where she at and help her understand what’s going on with her running. I know we pick the right person... He’s awesome and came and showed my daughter support..

Coach Drake is a great trainer. I have noticed a significate improvement in Corey’s performance. Thank you!

Coach Johnnie was very good with my son.
He also takes the time to explain why he is doing the exercises and motions to help them understand what it takes to go faster.
I would suggest Johnnie to anybody looking to learn to run faster for sports.

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Great coach. Lots of energy. My daughter loved her session and asked for more. Helped push her further and harder to get to her best which is what she needs.

Personable, enthusiastic, knowledgeable...passionate. The long and short, if you or your child is looking to become a better sprinter, this is your guy. Period. Book it.

Johnie was a great coach! I’ve had a lot of trainers over the years, and I can tell you he is one of the best. He is a great teacher. He really knows his stuff. He’s also very patient and encouraging. I learned so much in just one hour. I would recommend him to anyone!

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Coach Johnie is really great at picking up on the little things that the athlete needs to fix that can make a big difference. He keeps you motivated and feeling successful!

Coach Johnnie David is thorough energetic and committed to helping each athlete maximize his abilities. He is very I formative and demanding as well.

Great session with Johnie. He filled the hour with useful information and drills and effectively explained the "why" behind each one. Highly recommend.

Coach Johnie did a great job giving my son tips and strategies to improve his performance in the 100m/200m. Very positive approach. Highly recommend!

I was very impressed and happy with my daughters session with Johnnie. His method of coaching was excellent and she can't wait to train with him again. Her confidence level has already improved and is very motivated.

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coach johnie has many drills set where he finds the weak points and begins to work on them quickly. I'm glad I made this choice.

Coach Johnie was a great coach. I observed my son interface with Coach Johnie and really appreciate his techniques.

Coach Johnnie is an excellent coach. I like the way he breaks down all the phases of running. He also has my son run very good drills which he later explain how these drills help with the phase of running like drive, acceleration and maintain.

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Coach Johnie is very good coach

A professional, possessing rare ability to motivate & connect with children, having them want to work hard & improve. My 11 year-old ( hockey player) son can't wait for our next session.
Commissioned coach Johnie to work on improving his speed on ice. Specifically - sprinting & explosiveness techniques to augment his off- ice training.
After several sessions, we've already noticed improvement. One of the best coaches we've ever worked with. Thank you coach Johnie!

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Coach Johnnie did an exceptional job teaching our 9yr old some fundamental techniques to help him in the 2015 Junior Olympics for the 100M, 200M and 4x400 relay. He focused on proper technique, having fun and mental focus. Overall; he was a great guy with real life experience to back up his coaching.

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