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Seton Hall University (NJ)
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30 years
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Qualified Private Coach

Marvin H.
Track & Field
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I am a veteran coach that develops an individualized program that that fits the needs of the runner whether they are a sprinter or distance runner. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Hurdles, Long Distance, Marathon, Middle Distance, Sprints
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Passing, Long Jump, Baton Handoffs, Sprinting, Form, High Jump
Credentials
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Seton Hall University (NJ)
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30 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Hurdles, Long Distance, Marathon, Middle Distance, Sprints
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Passing, Long Jump, Baton Handoffs, Sprinting, Form, High Jump
More About Coach Marvin
I have over 25 years experience coaching on the elementary/middle school/ high school level. I coached at Essex Catholic High School (East Orange) as an assistant (specializing in distance), Irvington High School (Irvington) as a head track coach (specializing in sprints/distance), Malcolm X Shabazz (Newark) as an assistant (specializing in hurdles and distance). As a coach I was the Star-Ledger NJ Boys Track Coach of the Year in 2005. I was also named Essex County Coach of the Year 6 times. I had 2 runners from my team compete in the Olympics(1996+2000 for Guyana), 18 All Americans, 291 individual titles, 13 state team championships.
I am a USATF Level 1 certified coach.
In 2018, I was inducted into the Irvington High School Hall of Fame and NJSIAA/NJ Coaches Hall of Fame!
As a high school runner for Essex Catholic I was a distance runner and specialized in XC/ 800m/1600m. As a coach I was the Star-Ledger NJ Boys Track Coach of the Year in 2005. I was also named Essex County Coach of the Year 6 times. I had 2 runners from my team compete in the Olympics(1996+2000 for Guyana), 18 All Americans, 261 individual titles, 13 state team championships.
A session with me consists of 1) Warm up, 2) Stretching, 3) Workout (video taped), 4) Warm down, 5) Stretching, 6) Evaluation of workout performance.
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Client Reviews
Ijeoma (CoachUp client)
My daughter really loves being coached by him.
Brandon (CoachUp client)
Great coach
Michel (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a great coach. Not only he's helping my daughter to get better as an athlete. He's also gave her so many wise and useful advices regarding race strategies and colleges selection since she is on her HS senior year. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone.
Samantha (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is great with my 11 year old daughter. He is patient and thorough. He is teaching her techniques that I believe will benefit her tremendously in her future with track and field.
Erika (CoachUp client)
Coach Hawkins is such a great coach. My son loves him and looks forward to his workouts every week. He’s attentive and knowledgeable in his craft..
Tim (CoachUp client)
Look no further. Coach Marvin is the absolute best. Did a great job making a connection with my son and daughter, which is probably the most important thing in training. Coach Marvin has been a coach for 30+years and knows exactly what he is talking about. I look forward to him continuing to work with both of my kids.
Marie (CoachUp client)
My 11 year old son had his first session with Coach Marvin last week. He liked Coach Marvin’s training techniques and compassionate approach very much. Coach Marvin was professional and briefed me on what they practiced together and the training techniques he plans to work on with my son. Looking forward to our next session.
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Ishmael (CoachUp client)
My brothers like him a lot for there first session
Kenny (CoachUp client)
Great session. My son enjoyed it. I will add more sessions.
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Tonya (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin was very patient, pleasant and engaging. My daughter is a hard read, however she was open and excited to learn new techniques. She is ready to take her training to the next level and is confident that she will excel.
Mike (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin was excellent, my daughter learned so much from her first lesson and most importantly she enjoyed it. Coach worked her hard and gave her instructions to get better. He is a very knowledgeable and experienced coach and would recommend him to anyone looking for a coach.
Vladimir (CoachUp client)
Very professional and very experienced. The coach has the basics and the best to be a good coach. After the first practice he could see that he would take my son where he wanted to go.
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Anthony (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Pleasure working with him!
Olga (CoachUp client)
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Andrew (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin was great.
Patricia (CoachUp client)
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Dan (CoachUp client)
Excellent winning attitude. Coach Marvin cares about the development of the athlete as well as encouraging future goals.
Elvis (CoachUp client)
Had a great first session with Coach Marvin. He really challenged me. Looking forward to the next session!
Elango (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a very experienced Coach. I find him very knowledgeable and excellent coach for my child. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Tara (CoachUp client)
I highly recommend Coach Marvin. We needed someone to help my daughter with hurdles and after the first session, she felt more comfortable. He immediately improved her form and showed her how to speed train. He is prompt, kind, easy to talk to and a pleasure to work with.
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Christine (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is an absolute gem. He offers a methodical training plan and valuable knowledge that he has accumulated over many decorated decades as a coach. His care and enthusiasm are extremely encouraging. His drills and cues have enhanced my running form, and his workouts have improved my speed, strength, and stamina. Coach Marvin was the boost I needed in my training, and I am grateful to work with him!
Stephanie (CoachUp client)
His knowledge and kind way are such a gift. He’s super prompt with communication and just the perfect fit for my kid!
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Aidan (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is super knowledgeable, friendly and wonderful to work with. My son has high aspirations in track and field and Coach Marvin knows exactly how to get him there. After just one session, Aidan was so thankful to have found him, saying “Mom, he is so good, thank you so much!”
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Heidi (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin has the experience to bring athletes to the next level, and the temperament to motivate them in a positive way.
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Tania (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is amazing I’m really looking forward to work more with him...
Dawn (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is both personable and knowledgeable and provided excellent training sessions for my daughter to prepare her for cross country and track. His sessions include stretching, warm-up, work-out and cool down as well as motivational encouragement and race strategies. I highly recommend Coach Marvin.
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Tim (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a seasoned track pro who can quickly assess an athletes running form and make corrections where needed. He has a wonderful demeanor and is capable of coaching athletes at every level. My kids love him!
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Don (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a patient and highly effective instructor. He knows exactly how to improve technique and other factors that after 2 sessions, improved my daughter's speed and endurance. He's methodical and highly experienced in track and field. He's honest in his assessment and is always available for a call, question and recommendation. Would recommend him to anyone seeking improvement. Grateful Coach Marvin is close to us.
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Tyrone (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin was very informative, he told my son the things he needs to work on..We have two more sessions I'm looking forward to..I feel after these sessions my son will be ready for this track season..His form and strength will be better..
Trish (CoachUp client)
We had our very first training session with both my daughters and we were super impressed!
He knew exactly what they need to work on to get ready for cross country come fall... ❤️
“We will be ready” my girls exclaimed in the car.
See you every week Marvin!!!
Thanks,
Trish.
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Georgia (CoachUp client)
My daughter had her first coaching session with coach Marvin, and she really enjoyed it. My daughter is a sprinter and jumper, her session was intense and and on point exactly what my daughter needs to get her where she want to be. My daughter says coach Marvin is calm, understanding and comfortable to be around. Overall the session was great!!
Thank you coach!
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Eun (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is very experienced and kind. My son likes his teaching style and has learned a lot. We are planning to get lessons from Marvin for the next 2 years.
Alloysius (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin has been great to work with. Challenging, thorough and genuine. He's getting "The Machine" primed and ready for indoor track.
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Christine (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is wonderful! We have had several sessions with him to help my 11 year old get trained for spring track. Every session my son is excited to go and learn from Marvin's experience. He has improved both his speed and endurance. What a way to kick off tje spring season! Thank you! Highly recommend!
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Doreen (CoachUp client)
Excellent. Jason really enjoys going to him.
Dora (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin was really great with my daughter. He obviously is a highly experienced track coach and was able to pinpoint where she needs to tweak her form. He also went with a pace to match her fitness level and gave her suggestions on training in between our sessions. We look forward to future sessions with Marvin and see the improvement in my daughter's performance. We highly recommend Marvin!
Vermon (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a positive motivator, after the first session, I feel he is the right coach for my kids. Coach Marvin is so much more than just a coach, he can bring a winner out of you. My kids are looking forward to work with him.
Mia (CoachUp client)
Coach Hawkins is awesome. He was extremely patient, helpful, and encouraging. I will definitely be booking more sessions with him!
Jacqueline (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is very pleasant to work with. My daughter had an excellent workout and was very pleased. So if you are looking for a knowledgeable coach, I recommend coach Marvin. Thanks Jackie
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Candace (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is an outstanding person my daughter was very comfortable with him and enjoy her first sessions.
Cecilia (CoachUp client)
Two great sessions with Coach Marvin so far! Very knowledgable and motivating. Looking forward to future sessions!
Waglais (CoachUp client)
Great session with Coach Marvin today. My son really enjoyed it! Will definitely book more.
Adam (CoachUp client)
Today was my first session with Coach Marvin. He did a great job in hearing about my goals and also where my baseline levels where/ are to help craft a plan to help me achieve my time goals for a 400 and 800 in about 3 months. He did an excellent job of easing me into things since I havent done a speed workout in over a year. I look forward to my next session!
Luci (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is a great coach. During the first session, Coach Marvin made an assessment of my daughter skills and abilities, he was able to come up with a proposed plan, he also gave her some feedback and recommendations to follow. His experience in the area of track and field is clearly extensive. Do not hesitate to use, Coach Marvin, my daughter and I surely will recommend him to others.
Renee (CoachUp client)
Coach Marvin is an excellent coach. His skill and expertise have helped my daughter to improve her technique. Her performance has vastly improved. I would recommend him for athletes of all ages.
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