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University of California--Irvine (CA)
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Martial Yapo
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Former French national, international champion on the 400m and 4x400m. Martial Yapo cares about adapting his coaching method to each individual to help them reach their goals. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Packages
In-Person Training
for up to 5 athletes
60-90 minute of private coaching with Athlete Assessment, Training and Performance Goals Review.
Session Length: 1 hour
$85 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 5 athletes
5 sessions package with Coach Martial. 60 - 75 minutes session length. Work on the specifics and fundamentals. Foot work Form Flexibility Sprint philosophy
Session Length: 1 hour
$425 5 sessions ($85/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 5 athletes
10 sessions package with Coach Martial. 60 - 75 minutes session length. Work on the specifics and fundamentals. Foot work Form Flexibility Sprint philosophy
Session Length: 1 hour
$800 10 sessions ($80/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Teenagers
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Sprints
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Pacing, Sprinting, Passing, Form
Credentials
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University of California--Irvine (CA)
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Teenagers
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Sprints
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Pacing, Sprinting, Passing, Form
More About Coach Martial
Currently, I am coaching at Santa Margarita High School, where I have achieved significant success with the track and field program:
- OC Championship Champion with the Boys Team (Santa Margarita High School)
- Trinity League Champion (Santa Margarita)
- 3rd Place at CIF State Championships (Santa Margarita)
- Coached CIF State High Jump Champion (2025)
- Coached 3rd Place Finisher in the 200m at CIF State (2025)
Previously, I served as a sprint coach for one season at UC Irvine, contributing to the program.
I also spent several years coaching sprints at Sage Hill School, where I additionally coached the JV Boys Basketball Team for two seasons.
Outside of school-based programs, I have extensive experience in private coaching, working with young sprinters throughout Orange County.
In addition to track and field, I have also coached youth soccer players in the city, with a focus on enhancing speed, agility, and strength—elements often underemphasized in traditional soccer training. I emphasized the importance of physical conditioning as a complement to raw talent, helping young athletes understand that success requires both skill and discipline.
Throughout my coaching career, I have also served as a mentor and role model in the community. As a former professional athlete, I regularly participated in city events and school presentations, sharing my experiences in track and field and offering guidance on competitive preparation and athletic development.
- Former French National Team Sprinter (2003–2007)
- Specialized in the 400m sprint and 4x400m relay
- Semi-Finalist at the World Championships in Budapest (4x400m Relay)
- French National Indoor Champion (Under-23, 2001)
- French National Outdoor Vice Champion (Under-23, 2002)
- Finalist at the 2007 French Olympic Trials
Speed and power Development
Foot work
Plyometrics
Movement analysis speed testing
Speed Testing
Strenght Conditionning
Injury Prevention using, Flexibility, Posture Analys
competition mental preparation
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Client Reviews
Andrew (CoachUp client)
An outstanding professional basketball coach. He has helped build a solid foundation of fundamental basketball skills for my son, and we’ve seen significant improvement in both his abilities and confidence.
William (CoachUp client)
Martial quickly identified weak points in my son's running approach and gave him appropriate excercises to improve coordination, single length strength and tempo. Highly recommend!
Anthony (CoachUp client)
Coach Martial had helped to teach my son fundamentals of sprinting. Coach Martial is very knowledgeable about track and field. I would recommend anyone looking for a track coach to try Coach Martial.
Guillermo (CoachUp client)
Coach Martial Yapo was friendly and knowledgeable. The training location was ideal for my daughter’s training. We are located a bit out of the way from Irvine but I think the benefits of this training are worth it.
Karim (CoachUp client)
We hired Coach Martial to help with my son's speed for Pee Wee Football and the experience was great. Coach Martial knows how to connect with people and how to get the most out of every session. He even spent more time than we paid for. Best part is we some improvement the next football practice. Coach Martial we will re-book soon. Thank you very much!
Arthur "physical coach for Paris Saint Germain Handball France" (Testimonial)
Martial you are incredible! The improvements that our athletes have made since you began working with them have truly been impressive. The results were immediate, but the continued progress of the athletes involved in your programs over time has really changed their speed development. I strongly recommend that anyone interested in developing faster athletes take a serious listen to everything you have to say. They will not be disappointed in the results.
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