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Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course

Leah R.
Track & Field
Coach Leah uses an "inside out" coaching model to help athletes strengthen their skills and identify areas of improvement. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
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Adults, Kids
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Jumps, Hurdles, Cross Country, Sprints, Middle Distance, Long Distance
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Triple Jump, Long Jump, Decathlon, Sprinting, Running the Curve, Passing, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs
Credentials
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids
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Jumps, Hurdles, Cross Country, Sprints, Middle Distance, Long Distance
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Triple Jump, Long Jump, Decathlon, Sprinting, Running the Curve, Passing, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs
More About Coach Leah
Coach Leah has coached track and field for nearly a decade. She supports quality improvements efforts across multiple initiatives to include operating as a Co-Owner for Amazing Athletes of Hampton Roads (18 mos-12 yrs), coaching with Technique Track Club while also serving as a collegiate athletic administrator. She has also worked for the Collegiate School as the assistant coach for the men's and women's middle school and high school programs (JV & Varsity). She currently holds multiple USATF coaching certifications.
Coach Leah has participated in some of the nation's most elite track and field programs having served as varsity student-athlete for Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Long Beach, CA). Her specialties included the 400 meter dash and 800 meter run. She went on to receive a full scholarship to Hampton University (Division I) where she was a top three medalist in the 400 and gold medalist in the 4x400 in multiple conference championships. She was also a contributor to (4) MEAC indoor championships and (2) outdoor championships.
Each session will consist of a proper warm-up, self-talk prep (I.e. words of affirmation) skills and drills to improve upon running form + speed/agility, event specific workout, cool down, and end with a core stabilization session.
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Client Reviews
Charles (CoachUp client)
My daughter enjoys working with Coach Leah. She is friendly and accommodating.
Damion (Testimonial)
I'm already beginning to see such progression in my son just after 3 sessions! Coach Leah really takes the time to breakdown the importance of being prepared to practice by stressing the importance of 'mental readiness'.
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