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Southern Methodist University (TX)
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4 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Valerie S.
Track & Field
SILVER
Former Division I Cross Country/Track and Field athlete with a passion for coaching and mentoring athletes of all ages and skill levels. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA
- Back Bay Loop, Costa Mesa, CA
- Newport Harbor High School, 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Middle Distance, Long Distance, Marathon
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Pacing, Form
Credentials
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Southern Methodist University (TX)
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4 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Middle Distance, Long Distance, Marathon
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Pacing, Form
More About Coach Valerie
Current varsity boys and girls cross country and track and field high school coach in Newport Beach, California. USATF (USA Track and Field) - Track and Field Coaching Education Program Certified Coach specializing in young to mature track and field/ cross country athletes seeking development in the areas of running and jumping. Former Division I Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete well trained in all areas of cross country/ track and field.
Division I Cross Country - Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Division I Track and Field - Southern Methodist University (SMU) - Heptathlon, High Jump
2012 Conference USA Cross Country Championship
2008-2012 Conference USA Top 15 Placement - High Jump
2008-2012 Conference USA Scholar Athlete
2004 AAU National Junior Olympic Games - 6th Place National Finish (High Jump)
2008 State Silver Medalist - Cross Country
2008 State Gold Medalist - High Jump
2005 State Silver Medalist - 800m
2004 State Bronze Medal - Triple Jump
2006 State Bronze Medal - Long Jump
2007 State Silver Medal - 4x2 Relay, 4x4 Relay
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Team State Championship - Track and Field
2005, 2006 Team State Championship - Cross Country
Session plans are based on a variety of factors including athlete age, experience and distance. Our sessions will focus on distance running (5k and up) and will target: pace, endurance, strength, conditioning, breathing, form and many of the other components of distance and trail running. Sessions are recommended on a continual basis to achieve desired results since developing a strong running platform takes time. Great for aspiring or current cross country runners or individuals seeking to improve their running times.
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Client Reviews
Greg (CoachUp client)
We booked Coach Valerie to help our daughter improve her mile run time. The first session focused on mechanics and improving form. The second and third sessions emphasized pacing and building endurance. All three sessions began and ended with warm-ups and cool-downs. Our daughter's running has improved significantly and she enjoyed training with Coach Valerie.
Courtney Madden / Division I Triple Jump / Division I Long Jump (Testimonial)
Valerie is a constant source of inspiration, motivation, encouragement and support -- and much fun in the mix! She is poised and gentle with her words providing each athlete with an understandable visual strategy. She has helped many beginner athletes transform into exceptional athletes and aided in the development of many mature athletes. Aside from coaching, she is there as a support system for her younger students as they grow into young adults, always reminding them to value themselves and have fun!
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