Omari G.

I bring 19 years of coaching experience in track & field, basketball, cross country, and strength & conditioning. I’ve coached youth, high school, and college athletes at a variety of skill levels, from beginners learning proper fundamentals to competitive athletes pursuing personal records and college opportunities. My background also includes five years as a high school Athletic Director and experience as a Strength & Conditioning teacher and Personal Trainer. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, USATF Level 1 Coach, and USATF Level 2 Sports Science certified coach. My approach combines athletic development, proper technique, injury prevention, and confidence to help each athlete reach their individual potential. I am currently a coach with EPA Track Club where we have produced multiple national champions, state record holders, and all-americans. I also have coached at multiple high schools in Illinois and Arizona helping multiple athletes become state champions and college scholarship opportunities. My oldest daughter who I trained all of her life just entered her freshman year at Baylor University on a full athletic scholarship.

I played multiple sports growing up but my favorite was basketball. I played through high school and was recruited by several mid-major division 1 schools, but ultimately did not play once I got to college. I turned my love of sports into coaching the next generation as soon as I finished college. As a coach I have several awards and accomplishments. During my time in Illinois I won track & field coach of the year and helped to bring the first track & field championship in school's history.

Every session is built around the athlete’s goals, experience level, and current needs. I typically begin with a dynamic warm-up focused on mobility, coordination, and movement preparation, followed by drills that reinforce proper mechanics and technique. Depending on the athlete, sessions may include acceleration work, sprint mechanics, hurdle technique, plyometrics, agility, strength development, or sport-specific movement.
I pay close attention to how an athlete moves and make adjustments throughout the session rather than simply running them through a preset workout. I use drills, demonstrations, cues, and repetition to help athletes understand what they are doing and why it matters. Sessions finish with appropriate conditioning, strength, mobility, or recovery work. My goal is to develop the complete athlete by improving physical ability, technical skill, confidence, and long-term durability.