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Vannie Coles

Seasoned and accomplished Track Coach with a history of helping student-athletes to realize their greatest potential while leading teams to victories. Adept in helping runners consistently improve their form and utilize proven running techniques to maximize speed and endurance while minimizing the risk of injury.  As an Officer with over 20 years in the Marine Corps running and physical fitness is a part of my lifestyle and with over 10 years of coaching youth track & field teaching athletes how to be successful not just on the track but, in life is a passion.  

Key Skills

Effective Coaching Teachniques
Conditioning Skills
Program Management Skills
Collaboration skills
Professional Enthisiasm

Professional Experience

Jul 2017
Present
Track and Field Coach
Virginia Pride Track Club Catharpin, US
Virginia Pride Youth track & Field Club was founded to give young athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level of their sport.
  • Track and Field coach, leading young athletes for almost ten years. 
  • Worked with a multitude of athletes creating an environment of winning, learning and fair competition.
  • Coached runners about proper form, and performance-enhancing techniques.
  • Assisted runners with injuries and physical setbacks by offering modified techniques.
  • Created fundraising events and collaborated with outside agencies.
  • Worked to recruit and retain promising runners / athletes.
  • Operated with a serious commitment to the guidelines and mission of the program.  
  • Served as a dedicated and enthusiastic leader with-in the Track Program. 
  • Collaborated with College Athletic directors and coaches to create a program worthy to send their own athletes to.  

Education

Dec 1993
Apr 1998
Bachelors of Science in University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland
Aug 1989
May 1993
High School Diploma in Concord High School

Certifications

2017
USATF Level 1
USATF
2013
USATF Safe Sport
USA Track& Field

Achievements

2023
Created Annual Training Plans
  • Created Annual training plans that have led to 2023 number 1 ranked middle distance runner in Virginia for 13-14 boys and the 2022 National Runner up in AAU Junior Olympics. 
  • 202213-14 Girls Top 8 finish (All American) 100m hurdles and 200m hurdles. 
  • 2020 -21 Created hurdling training plans that led to #6 Nationally ranked hurdler for indoor track and field. 

2022
Communicator
  • Planned practices, meetings, and effectively communicated with athletes and parents regarding the program and individual team member progress.
  • Effectively trained athletes on new techniques and rules for all of the track and field events to enhance their skills.

Quote

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

Steve Prefontaine

Hobbies & Interests

  • Music
  • Pool
  • Reading
  • Running / working out

Languages

English
(Native)

Career Aspiration

In the next 3 years I want to still lead young men and women and giving back to the community as a leader and mentor.

Get in touch with Vannie