Frequently Asked Questions

All sessions are by appointment at designated dates and time slots. For small-group programs, if we offer the same program on a different day, you can switch to that day as a makeup session for that missed session only.

For 1:1 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 sessions, there are no makeups, but you may move to another group session if one is available. Weather cancellations are refunded prorated at the end of your billing cycle.

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. With over 50 years of combined coaching experience, 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, there is a small additional fee per extra person. Both athletes must commit to the same duration and scheduled times.

Our summer session runs from the end of May through July. You can join after the start if space is available, and fees are prorated. Starting sooner is always better.

We train track athletes year round (except in-season). 1:1 sprint and distance Track coaching is enrolling now, and small-group Track runs in two winter sessions (Group A and Group B). See our Enrollment page for current session dates and openings.

We offer discounts for seasonal or prepaid packages (3, 4, 6, or 12 months). We do not offer coupons, Groupons, or free trials.

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.

Yes. We now offer a month-to-month option for 1:1 programs. The one exception is our Winter Track session, which is offered as a single fixed session rather than month-to-month. All group programs are fixed cost and payment is due in advance to confirm your spot. Most years, due to the number of returning athletes and the sheer number of Track and Cross Country athletes we coach, we sell out our Summer and Winter group programs well in advance. If you prefer to commit for a season or longer, we also offer discounts on prepaid packages (3, 4, 6, or 12 months).

A drop-in model is great for scheduling flexibility, but it 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. This means making frequent adjustments based on how each athlete is progressing and their feedback, not running random, haphazard workouts. We also spend time between sessions planning what comes next. If athletes just showed up whenever, their training would be another trip to the gym instead of something programmed and planned for them. 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.