Marcus M.

My coaching journey began in high school, where I was one of the top hurdlers in my city and state. Even as a student-athlete, other hurdlers would come to our school to learn from me. I became a USA Track & Field Certified Coach in 2006 while on a full-ride NCAA Division I scholarship at Tennessee State University.

Over the years, I’ve coached college conference champions, high school state champions, and national qualifiers. In addition to hurdle training, I have experience as a private personal trainer specializing in weight gain, weight loss, muscle building, conditioning, and speed development.

I stepped away from coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic while working in corporate America and relocating to Dallas. But my passion for developing athletes never left—and now I’m back with renewed purpose, ready to help the next generation unlock their full potential through discipline, smart training, and individualized coaching.

I’m a former NCAA Division I Track & Field athlete and 3x All-Conference hurdler in the 60m, 110m, and 400m hurdles. During the 2004 indoor season, I was ranked among the top hurdlers in the U.S. and held the 60m hurdles school record at Tennessee State University.

Before college, I was a standout high school athlete:

3x All-State in the 60m hurdles
All-State in the 110m hurdles
Former school record-holder in the 60m, 110m, and 300m hurdles
Selected to represent my state at the prestigious Midwest Meet of Champions
Multi-record holder at the CANUSA Games
After a career-altering injury caused by skipping my warm-up and stretch routine, I made it my mission to ensure no athlete I coach makes the same mistake. That experience shaped my coaching philosophy: discipline, consistency, and humility are more powerful than talent alone.

Most recently, I returned to competition in 2025 and earned 3rd place in the 60m hurdles at the Indoor World Masters Championships (age 40–44). I’m currently training for the 2026 Outdoor World Masters Championships in Seoul, South Korea, continuing to push limits and lead by example.
Personal Bests:

110H (39") – 13.67 (HT)
110H (42") – 14.14
60H (42") – 7.92
400H – 51.8

Each training session begins with a structured warm-up and mobility routine to prep the body and prevent injury. We’ll move into technical running drills, followed by hurdle-specific progressions tailored to your skill level.

Sessions also include speed and endurance components to reinforce proper hurdle mechanics at race pace. For athletes looking to build strength and explosiveness, I offer integrated weight training to enhance starts, hurdle clearance, and overall power.

Whether you’re chasing a scholarship, a personal best, or just looking to sharpen your form, I’ll build a plan that gets you there safely and effectively.