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Vinnie B., La Canada Flintridge, CA Track & Field Coach

Vinnie B.

Track & Field

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  1. Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA
  2. Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Avenue, La Crescenta, CA
  3. La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA

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Single Session
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Single session package with Coach Vinnie.

Session Length: 1 hour

$55 1 session + applicable fees

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3 session package with Coach Vinnie.

Session Length: 1 hour

$140 3 sessions ($47/ea) + applicable fees

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Silver Package
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5 session package with Coach Vinnie.

Session Length: 1 hour

$230 5 sessions ($46/ea) + applicable fees

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10 session package with Coach Vinnie.

Session Length: 1 hour

$400 10 sessions ($40/ea) + applicable fees

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Partner Package
In-Person Training for up to 2 athletes

Train with a buddy! Compete and have fun!

Session Length: 1 hour

$70 1 session + applicable fees

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In-Person Training for up to 5 athletes

Bring siblings and/or friends to train together! This package is for a group of

Session Length: 75 minutes

$120 1 session + applicable fees

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  • California State University--Los Angeles (CA)

  • 13 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Cross Country, Sprints, Middle Distance, Jumps

  • Long Jump, Passing, Triple Jump, Sprinting, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs

Credentials

  • California State University--Los Angeles (CA)

  • 13 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Cross Country, Sprints, Middle Distance, Jumps

  • Long Jump, Passing, Triple Jump, Sprinting, Pacing, Form, Baton Handoffs

More About Coach Vinnie

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Availability: within ~10 miles of the Glendale/Pasadena Area
I am also a full-time teacher and coach at a high school in Downtown Los Angeles and with this in mind here is my availability.
Mondays: I can usually do one session at night around 6:30.
Tuesdays: I can usually do two sessions a night at 5:00 and 6:30.
Wednesdays: I can usually do one session at night around 6:30.
Thursday: I can usually do one session at night around 6:30.
Fridays: I try to leave for myself but can do one session around 6:30 if it's the only time that works.
Saturday and Sundays: Free but varies week to week.

My coaching experience in track and field has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. It has been an honor to work with talented and dedicated athletes and help them reach their full potential. I have been coaching at the high school level for over a decade and have had the opportunity to work with athletes of all abilities, from beginners to state qualifiers.

One of the things I believe in as a coach is taking a scientific-based approach. I believe that mastering the fundamentals is essential in any sport, and this is especially true in track and field. I spend a lot of time working on technique and drills with my athletes, and I am always looking for ways to improve their form and efficiency. By focusing on the basics, I am able to help my athletes progress at their own pace and reach their goals.

Another important aspect of my coaching philosophy is progression. I believe that athletes should be challenged and pushed to reach their full potential, but I also believe that this should be done in a gradual and controlled way. I work with my athletes to create a plan that is tailored to their individual needs and goals, and I am always looking for ways to help them improve. Whether it is through strength and conditioning, drills, or mental training, I am always looking for ways to help my athletes progress and reach their full potential.

As a coach, I also believe in being a lifelong learner. I have my level 1 USATF coaching certification, and I am always looking for ways to improve my knowledge and skills as a coach. I attend clinics, read books and articles, and talk to other coaches to try to improve myself as a coach. I believe that by constantly learning and growing, I am able to better serve my athletes and help them reach their goals.

One of the things I love most about coaching track and field is that it is a great way to teach life lessons. Track and life mirror each other in this sense, what you get out of it will be a direct reflection of how much you put into it. I believe that by teaching my athletes the importance of hard work, discipline, and perseverance, I am helping them to become better people. I believe that by teaching my athletes the importance of setting goals and working towards them, I am helping them to become more successful in all areas of their lives.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to coach state qualifiers in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and distance events. My teams have also competed at the Oregon Relays and Penn Relays. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding and have given my athletes the opportunity to compete against some of the best athletes in the country. I believe that by competing at a high level, my athletes are able to see what they are capable of and set even higher goals for themselves.

In conclusion, my coaching experience in track and field has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. I have had the opportunity to work with talented and dedicated athletes and help them reach their full potential. I believe in taking a scientific-based approach that starts with mastering the fundamentals and progressing athletes at their own pace. I have my level 1 USATF coaching certification and consistently attend clinics to try to improve myself as a coach. I love coaching track and field because I believe it is a great way to teach life lessons, and I look forward to working with you or your child.

I wasn't a great athlete. I did a few sports in high school and that is as far as my athletic experience goes. However, you aren't hiring me to be an athlete. I love sports and I've been coaching or training in some form since I was 16. I've been coaching track since I was 19.

A training session with me will be focused on helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. I will work with you to identify your specific needs and design a training plan that is tailored to your individual needs.

The first part of our session will be a dynamic warm-up. This is an important step in preparing your body for the training session. The warm-up will focus on activating the major muscle groups, increasing blood flow and preparing your body for the main session.

Next, we will go through low-level specific drills for your event or sport. These drills will help you master the fundamentals and prepare you for the main session. The drills will be designed to help you develop the skills and techniques needed to perform at your best.

The main session will vary greatly depending on your needs. For sprinters, we will focus on acceleration/starts and max velocity mechanics. We will also work on race planning and strategies to help you perform at your best on race day. For distance runners, we will focus on repeat training to develop pacing and good running mechanics.

For ball sports athletes, we will focus on more involved agility drills. These drills will help you develop the agility and quickness needed to perform well in your sport. We will also work on ball handling and passing skills as well as other specific skills needed for your sport.

Throughout the main session, we will time and record your performance so that we can track your progression over time. Video analysis can also be provided to help you see and understand your technique and make adjustments as needed.

After the main session, we will do light strength training, core and mobility work if applicable for the athlete. These exercises will help you build strength and stability, which will help you perform better in your sport. The exercises will be tailored to your specific needs and goals.

In summary, a training session with me will be focused on helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. The session will include a dynamic warm-up, low-level specific drills, a main session tailored to your needs, and light strength training, core and mobility work. I will work with you to track your progression over time and provide video analysis as needed. Together, we will work to help you become the best athlete you can be.

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My son (12 yo) just had our intro session with Coach Vinnie. He provided instant feedback, positive encouragement and we saw improvements already. My son is already asking when can we book a second session with Coach Vinnie.

Helped a lot finding where i need improvement and showed me how to fix it

I am an older athlete that started track n field later in life. Vinnie is knowledge in all areas of track n field including sprinting, plyometrics, core, programming and more. I am faster and run with better technique because of my sessions with Vinnie. If you want to make your kid or yourself an athlete, Vinnie is the man to see. Sign up for some sessions and see for yourself.

Coach Vinnie was very knowledgeable and personable! Our daughter was very impressed and comfortable while working with Coach Vinnie! She is looking forward to many more sessions to help her grow and develop for track.

Coach Vinnie has been working with my young athlete and has proven to be patient and good with kids of such a young age which is a skill in itself. He takes the time to explain and demonstrate which has helped my son understand what we are doing and why we are doing it. He knows how to push an athlete but not be too demanding for there skill and experience level.

Coach Vinnie was awesome! I loved the way he demonstrated all the sprint drills very patiently - he seemed to understand exactly how to teach them so I could learn the specifics. And the session itself was really fun! We did a combination of drills to learn the fundamentals along with actual sprinting, and I felt I learned so much in just one session. If you want to learn to sprint, I highly recommend him!!

Vinnie is very knowledgeable, extremely patient and great with my 9 year-old son!

My son Derek likes Coach Vinnie right after the first training yesterday, and he wants to continue the training. Thanks to Coach Vinnie!

Today was our first session with Coach Vinnie and we already like his training for our 8 years old son who plays soccer and needs improvement for his speed and agility. We can see his training will definitely help our son’s development and already went ahead to book a 5 session package.

Coach Vinny is an amazing coach! Glad that we found him! My 13yr daughter who was reluctant at the beginning, started liking the classes and she has improved a lot. Coach Vinny knows how to engage kids through out the session, gives great tips, practices with them and gives feedback after the class so parents know the progress. We will definitely go back to him after the summer!

We are very blessed that we got to know Coach Vinnie and couldn’t be happier with his training for our 13 years old son. Our son plays basketball and he needed to improve on his speed and agility. Coach Vinnie sees and understands what my son needs to work on. Highly recommend!!

Coach Vinnie is very patient, prompt, and responsive. He is also very knowledgeable and my children learned a lot from him. We look forward to his lessons.

Coach Vinnie is fantastic! On time, organized, and knows his stuff. He works on the athletes strength and skill by drawing up an individualized plan based upon their focus. My daughter had one session to see if she meshed well with him and immediately following that session we signed up for 10 more. Highly recommend!

My son enjoyed the training and is looking forward to the next session.

First session in the books and my daughter loved it! Her session pushed her but was achievable, which is important at her age. Coach was kind and patient with her as well. Looking forward to our next session!

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Coach Brascia is really nice and professional. My son enjoyed his session!

Coach Vinnie is very knowledgeable and great to work with. Ethan is very comfortable working with him. My son learned a lot of new things. He was quite sore after his workout with Coach Vinnie, that really proves that his workout is effective! Thanks Coach!

Coach Vinnie was beyond what I was hoping for in a coach! He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and personable -- he made my son laugh many times, all while teaching him new things and providing a good workout. He went over fundamentals, taught us several new things and provided a structured lesson -- just the right amount of fun and intensity! I really appreciated the knowledge he shared besides just the general training kind of things and he was easily accessible for questions I had after the lesson. Definitely booking again!

I have had the opportunity to work with Coach Brascia over the last 8 years. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach with an ability to motivate young people. He has remained current in the most up to date techniques and trends in track and field and sports performance training overall by attending numerous clinics and consulting with world class coaches on a regular basis. He modifies these techniques to meet the specific needs of his athletes to ensure that they exceed their goals, and approach their maximum potential. What is most impressive is his ability to connect with student athletes and develop a positive relationship. He has had success with both elite and developing athletes by improving their on field and in classroom performance. He works with them to develop clear short term goals along with a long term plan. Any young person who has the opportunity to work with Vinnie Brascia will benefit immensely. If my children choose to pursue athletics in the future, I hope they will have Vinnie as their coach or trainer.
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