Frequently Asked Questions

No. Coaching is priced by the training session, but it is not a drop-in model — every session builds on the last. All training sessions are by appointment at designated dates and time slots. New private and partner athletes begin with a minimum four-session commitment, and group athletes enroll for a full training block. If we run the same group program on another day, you can switch to that day as a makeup for a missed session only.

For private and partner training sessions, with more than 24 hours notice, a canceled session may be made up. Cancellation within 24 hours does not allow adequate time to fill the slot, though emergencies are understood. For group programs, there are no makeups for a session your athlete misses. Each Winter Track phase does carry reserved weather makeup days — Sunday, December 27, 2026 for Phase 1, and Sunday, February 21, 2027 and Sunday, February 28, 2027 for Phase 2 — but those are used only if weather cancels a scheduled session. If the primary session is held, the makeup day is not. You are never charged for a session we cancel for weather.

We are located in Lewis Center, Ohio. All sessions are conducted outdoors, rain or shine. We do not have a brick-and-mortar facility, which helps keep costs down for our athletes. In cases of extreme weather, sessions may be postponed per our weather policy.

Please call or text us if you are running late. We may be able to extend your session if no one is scheduled after you. If you are 5 or more minutes late, we may need to modify your workout. We will wait 10 to 15 minutes, after which the session is forfeited.

That is a question for your physician or physical therapist, not your coach. If they clear you to train, contact us in advance and we will adjust your sessions around their restrictions and their return-to-activity plan. We coach; we do not diagnose, treat or rehabilitate injuries.

Yes, we provide training for speed, power, strength, endurance, and agility. However, we do not coach specific sport techniques such as blocking or tackling. For Track and Cross Country athletes, we teach starts, race strategy, and starting blocks. Younger athletes should train as generalists to build a broad athletic foundation.

Generally, no. We prefer not to interfere with team coaches during the competitive season. Exceptions may be made for specific form work or technical skills like starting blocks.

It depends. School off-season practices are often student-led and focus on basic conditioning. Our training is specific, with targeted goals that go beyond general conditioning. We also account for any school team conditioning your athlete may be doing.

We train outdoors year-round. You are never charged for weather cancellations. Historically, we cancel only about 1 to 2 times per season. You can read our full policy on our weather policy page.

We are not a general fitness club. Coaching athletes since 2011, for every hour spent with an athlete, another 30 to 60 minutes goes into monitoring progress and programming. There are no generic plans here. We are a legitimate business with real overhead, but we keep costs reasonable by not maintaining a high-rent facility.

Expect coaching assessments and information gathering. We will discuss your goals, experience, and injury history. We look at strength, endurance, balance, mobility, reaction time, form, and speed. We may use slow-motion video analysis. You will be given instructions and a training program. These are coaching evaluations of visible movement, not medical examinations.

Absolutely! You can reach us by phone, email, or text anytime during the week.

We do not coach hurdles or field events. However, we can help athletes get faster with improved jump ability and better block and acceleration technique.

Yes — that is partner training: two athletes sharing one coach for a 60-minute training session, at $50 per athlete per session. Both athletes must commit to the same scheduled times and to the same minimum four-session start. Three or more athletes becomes group training at $30 per athlete per session.

Our summer cross country training block runs from the end of May through July. You can join after the block starts if space is available, and you are only charged for the training sessions remaining in the block at $30 per session. Starting sooner is always better.

We train track athletes year round (except in-season). Group Winter Track is a 12-session program running outdoors on Sundays from November through February, made up of two progressive six-session phases: Phase 1, Foundation & Speed Development (November 8, 2026 to December 20, 2026, with no session Thanksgiving weekend), and Phase 2, Preseason Track Preparation (January 10, 2027 to February 14, 2027). High School trains at 1:30pm and Middle School trains at 3:00pm. The full program is $360 per athlete and is the recommended way to train through the winter; a single phase is $180 if you need a shorter commitment or your athlete joins in January. For new athletes, private and partner coaching is currently full for fall, and we do not expect individual openings this winter — our current athletes hold those slots through the season. See our Track page for every session date and to register.

No. Pricing is intentionally simple: $80 per private training session, $50 per athlete for partner sessions, and $30 per athlete for group sessions. There are no memberships, multi-session packages, multi-block discounts, early-bird pricing, coupons, Groupons, or free trials. We would rather reward athletes who train consistently than athletes who buy in bulk, so instead: your rate is held for as long as you train with us continuously, and athletes on a standing weekly schedule get first choice of time slots each season.

Contact us through any of our Ask a Coach buttons or the contact form. We will discuss your options and send an invoice via Square Payments. Payment is due in advance.

In-person coaching is paid by the training session, not billed monthly. New private and partner athletes pay for their initial four weekly training sessions up front, and those four session times are scheduled with you when you enroll; after that, sessions are invoiced as you schedule them. Group training is enrolled by the training block — the 6-session Winter Track blocks are $180 per athlete, paid in advance to confirm the spot. Most years we sell out our Summer and Winter group blocks well in advance. Online adult run coaching is the one exception and remains a monthly service.

We do not coach that way. Training sessions are scheduled weekly, because each one builds on the last — an athlete training every third week is restarting rather than progressing, and most of the gain from the previous session is gone by the time we meet again. The programming we do between sessions, the weekly plan adjustments, and coach access during the week are all part of active weekly coaching, not something a purchased balance holds open indefinitely. We know schedules get complicated, so if something comes up we will work with you to reschedule — just talk to us rather than letting weeks pile up.

We price by the training session because it is the clearest way to show what coaching costs — but that is not the same as drop-in training. A drop-in model turns coaching into a gym or fitness-facility model, and our programs are much more than "fit in a workout." Instead, we take the time to learn each athlete and periodize their training around their season, sport, outside activities, school, and week-to-week progress. That means frequent adjustments based on how each athlete is progressing, not random, haphazard workouts, plus planning time between sessions. It is also why new private and partner athletes start with four sessions and group athletes enroll for a full block. That said, we know things come up, so we do our best to work around conflicts when they do.

No contracts. We do require a liability waiver and a media permission form. The media permission form allows us to photograph or video your athlete for training analysis, so we can show you or your athlete proper and improper technique. We may also (but rarely do) use some photos for website updates or highlights. You can opt out of media permission.

Yes! We require that minors have an adult on-site during sessions. We even teach parents the drills so you can help at home. Parents are welcome to walk around, sit in the stands, or wait in their vehicle.

We typically coach athletes ages 10 to 70, with the majority being middle school, high school, and college athletes. We also work with adults. In special cases, we work with athletes under 10 with a focus on fun and fundamentals.

Absolutely. We have trained hundreds, if not over a thousand, runners. We coach any distance up to 50 miles, available in-person, online, or hybrid.

Yes, for weekday training. For youth programs: For new athletes, private and partner coaching is currently full for fall, and we do not expect individual openings this winter — our current athletes hold those slots through the season. Athletes already training with us keep their scheduled times. Group programs for late Fall and Winter will begin enrolling soon. For adult run coaching: We have spots available Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Evening and weekend availability is limited. Online adult run coaching follows the same availability as in-person coaching: Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with limited availability outside those hours. Running form assessments are still available upon request. Contact us for current availability and to join the waitlist — spots open regularly as athletes finish a training cycle. This applies to new inquiries only. Athletes already training with us keep their scheduled times, as does anyone already in conversation with a coach.