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Robert M., Hamilton Township, NJ Track & Field Coach

Robert M.

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Everyone can improve. I want you to improve. I have over 20 yr experience. I work with a multitude of events - sprints, jumps, hurdles, mid-distance. View all coaching experience

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SINGLE TRAINING SESSION
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 session package with Coach Robert. You pick the event - sprints, hurdles, jumps, or throws.

Session Length: 1 hour

$79 1 session + applicable fees

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SPRING SPRINT OR HURDLE PACKAGE
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Start preparing for the OUTDOOR season. Training sessions may be group setting (Sometimes 1 on 1) This for athletes looking to prepare for Spring season. Please inquire for more info.

Session Length: 1 hour

$449 8 sessions ($56/ea) + applicable fees

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SPRING JUMPER PACKAGE
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Start preparing for the OUTDOOR season. Training sessions may be group setting (Sometimes 1 on 1) This for athletes looking to prepare for Spring season. Please inquire for more info.

Session Length: 1 hour

$449 8 sessions ($56/ea) + applicable fees

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3 SESSION PACKAGE
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In-Person Training for a single athlete

Training sessions may be group or 1 on 1.

Session Length: 1 hour

$199 3 sessions ($66/ea) + applicable fees

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  • University of New Mexico (NM)

  • 20 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Hurdles, Sprints, Jumps

  • Pole Vault, High Jump, Passing, Baton Handoffs, Sprinting, Form, Running the Curve, Long Jump, Triple Jump

Credentials

  • University of New Mexico (NM)

  • 20 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Hurdles, Sprints, Jumps

  • Pole Vault, High Jump, Passing, Baton Handoffs, Sprinting, Form, Running the Curve, Long Jump, Triple Jump

More About Coach Robert

18 yr college track coaching -- jumps, sprints, throws, hurdles, relays, conditioning, technique, pre-hab, USATF Certified Coach .

Head college coach - 4 years

Assistant college coach - 14 yrs -- NCAA Division I

Former Athlete -- 1993 WAC conference champion. 3 time juco All American. NJ state group III champion.

Coached All-Americans, conference winners,and named to several track clinics.

I was an All-American Athlete in College, a state champ in high school, my best event was the high jump where I established a university record of 7'3 at the University of New Mexico. But now after 20 years experience in collegiate coaching -- as both a head and assistant coach-- I can proficiently coach all the sprint, jump, hurdles, and throwing events.

Summary
"Robert is a dedicated, driven coach who is well grounded in sports sciences and pedagogical principles for sport. He is a tireless worker and researcher for improved methodologies which allows him to develop sound relationships with his athletes and peers."

Dan Pfaff
Director of Human Performance - Altis
Coach of multiple gold medalists.

Training sessions may be at a track or on grass depending upon volumes, intensities. I can design conditioning --workout models--but rather work with biomechanical efficiency, as this is the biggest determiner. Most gains in these events at high school can happen just from improving technical training.

Athletes and parents must understand that the best results come from a series of ongoing training sessions. One practice may open up a lot of understanding, but usually recommend an 8 session package--and small group settings with other athletes-- to realistically accomplish much more. In my experience the athletes who attend ongoing sessions over time progress a lot better. I offer many different packages. Rates vary according to the type of session with the highest rate being 1-on-1 sessions. I can create a multiple session package custom-made, so ask if you'd like one. I can even put together a season-long package by request. If you don't see a package you'd like to see on my page, then message me and we will custom design something that fits for you.

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Coach Robert is the best coach of all time. I was looking for a track and field coach to help assist my daughter in the fundamental and the technique of track and field, so she’ll be able to do well for her season. I was referred by Coach Mike for her to work with Coach Robert and this was the best decision we have ever made. My daughter have improved so much since we have been training with him. I am so honored and happy that we found Coach. Robert, he knows is stuff and was able to train my daughter very well. She is doing awesome in her season. Thank you Coach Robert..

Helped My Daughter get recruited...Can't recommend him enough

Great Coach!!

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Coach Robert has been very helpful to my sprinter/jumper. He really knows his stuff and my son’s technical proficiency has improved a lot. Thanks Coach!

One session and our daughter was ecstatic! We will definitely be booking more!

I learned a lot about how to sprint. He seems like he knows what hes doing and will listen to me.

A very good coach who helped improve me drastically in a few sessions

I learned so much in just one session. Can't wait to continue training with him

Great coach very detailed he corrects everything little things and likes to remind you to do things in order and you can tell how much knowledge he knows about speed training and jump training as well

Robert was excellent. He broke down the problem he saw and explained in an easy fashion how to fix the issues. He is very knowledgeable about running in general, regardless of sport, event or exercise. I greatly appreciated his advice and time.

He’s pretty solid, can’t complain!

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Top-notch coaching!

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Coach Bob is amazing. He really cares about his athletes and does whatever he can to help you to improve. Excellent!

Great coaching session. Helpful tips for kids.

Coach is very knowledgeable. He was able to communicate effectively and get the athletes to feel his instructions. From the very first day, both Xavier and Jermaine were impressed with his understanding of how the body works and new information regarding sprinting and jumping technique. His ability to use simple techniques that make a huge impact on the outcome of their respective disciplines changed the way my sons viewed the same. I'd recommend Coach Robert to anyone who is getting serious about their athleticism.

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Great Session! Will be continuing with ongoing training!

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Hands down the best coach I’ve ever worked with! In the last two months since I have been working with Robert, I have learned how to properly run and gained so much speed and power. Due to this I no longer have shin splints and enjoy running again without pain. He always pushes you to your best and doesn’t stop until you are at your best. I appreciate everything he has done for me and will continue working with him.

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Flexible schedule. Great work with my HS daughter. We can already see in improvement in her speed.

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Our Colin really liked him and the session. Colin said he is excited because he feels Robert can help him. We are very happy with the session.

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Coach Robert is an excellent coach! He is very knowledgeable, and communicates very well with the athlete! He goes above and beyond! 👍

Awesome experience with Rob. He’s thorough, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

Coach Robert is absolutely fantastic. My son is a high school baseball player trying winter track for the first time. He's learning long jump, and Coach Robert is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and caring. We look forward to more lessons with him!

Coach Rob met with my son for the first time to improve his 60 yard dash time. 1st lesson had a ton of great advice! We are looking forward to seeing how much he improves.

Robert is a great Coach he doesn't just work with the athletes, he invest in them. Couldn't have picked a better coach.

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Great experience.

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If you're looking for a coach to perfect your technique, you should definitely consider Coach Robert. His knowledge of technicality will likely help you to decrease your time simply by changing your mechanics. I've only had one lesson with him so far but I learned quite a lot. He is also very keen on preventing injury, he makes sure to minimize time pounding on the track and has a myriad of preventative plyometric exercises. Throughout practice, he will always make sure you are drinking enough water and, if you have any injuries, he will make sure that you feel okay. Overall, good first impression.

Great coach I totally recommend

Robert started working with my daughter the start of her junior year. He worked with her about 2-3 times a week and gave her workouts to complete on her own as well. In a matter of 2 months, she had made major improvements in her form and her winter track times had improved. She also was winter track MVP. I recommend Robert for student athlete who is willing to dedicate and put in the effort.

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After just 1 session with coach Robert my daughter felt like she learned more technique which he fully explained. She felt it was a very thorough session with speed drills and jump drills. Will definitely be booking another session

Coach Robert did a great job at teaching specific running mechanics that may not have been taught at a basic level. He focused on improving the weaknesses he saw, which in my case was arm movement, while also using videos and drills to improve form. The practice was very productive and I can already feel myself improving.

I recommend Coach Robert. My son had a great session and learned valuable techniques to improve his 40 time. He worked the entire session, which was organized and balanced to ensure my son was engaged.

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My son finished his first session and walked off the field with a smile! Coach Rob was informative, encouraging and enthusiastic. He explained the fundamentals of balance, speed, and technique, and kept my son engaged. We will definitely be signing up for more sessions.

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Coach Marchetti is an excellent communicator and very skilled at suggesting modifications and adjustments which are easy to understand and apply. My daughter is a high school student and left her first session with him feeling comfortable, motivated, and equipped to apply the techniques and skills Coach recommended. We will be continuing our work with him over the coming months.

My Son had a great first session with Coach Robert and learned a lot from the start. Looking forward to more sessions. Thanks!

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My first impression of Coach Robert was that he really cares. He’s warm and very easy going. My daughter immediately took to him. She left her first session feeling confident and excited for upcoming race. We will Definitely book another session with him. We hit a home run with finding him.
Thank you Coach Robert!!!!

Coach Robert has worked with my daughter a total of 6 times and each session has been more positive than the one before. He is extremely knowledgeable for training her both with her sprinting and jumping skills. After the first two sessions, Coach Robert showed Olivia the fundamental positions for her feet and body to help her improve. She felt noticeable improvements by her last session with him. His training sessions are packed with a mixture of skill and strength building activities that are designed to see the most results from his athletes. We are excited to continue working with Robert in the future!

First lesson with Robert was great! Learned so much more in just the first hour than I have in the three years I’ve been training. Def recommend!

Coach Robert is one of the most knowledgeable coaches I have ever trained with. After just a few sessions, I have learned so much about technique, speed, and the importance of mechanics. He does a great job at making sure all of his athletes get the proper rest included in their training program and will communicate with you throughout the entire practice. I am excited to continue my training with him as a professional track and field athlete and trust that his guidance will get me to the next level.

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We were very impressed with Coach Robert and his approach to the initial sprints workout. He used a great combination of drills, focusing on technique and mechanics. The pace/tempo of the workout and variety of exercises were excellent. It was exactly what my son was looking to learn. We look forward to continuing training with Coach Robert and would highly recommend him.

Coach Robert really knows his stuff.

After completing one session with Coach Robert, my son feels confident that Coach Robert will be able to take him to the next level. The time spent was educational, physical and encouraging! Thank you!

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Coach Robert is great. He is very professional and my son enjoys working with him. He is delightful to work with.

Our daughter couldn’t believe how much she learnt in just one session. She is looking forward to working with him again.

I can't say enough positive things about Coach Robert. My 16 year-old son had lost some of his zest for running and Coach Robert sparked his interest again for track My son said that Coach Robert motivated him and inspired him to push himself even harder. What he liked most of all was the way he gave feedback. If he did well he was praised but if he didn't do so well he still received praised for his effort and was told how to improve. Coach Robert's humor also helped to keep him focused. As a parent, I liked how quickly Coach Robert responded to emails / text and was flexible with scheduling. Thanks Coach Robert.

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It's hard to find coaches who have the experience and skills to teach kids how to sprint with the proper form to maximize and improve their speed. Coach Robert has the ability to break down the start and the sprint into the various parts and explain why each is important. He also uses a good mix of drills and exercises to build muscle memory and strength in the right way.

We only had 3 sessions so far and are really happy with coach Robert, so happy that I think we will try to continue as long as we need and can. He has been working with my daughter on both shot put and discus throw and we are preparing for the spring season. He is very observant and focuses on each element, each move and slowly but firmly corrects my daughter technic of the throw. He is also very friendly and flexible! And committed! He will not only spend with you an hour during coaching but also text you in between sessions and send you some videos etc. I highly recommend coach Robert! He will build your athletes skills and confidence! The only regret is that we didn’t find him sooner because he would be a game change for winter season!

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Coach was outstanding. His ability to translate technical details into real work application lead to great improvement in our very first session. Looking forward to learning and growing more with his assistance.

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Coach Robert was a great coach. My son really enjoys the training and looking forward for another session!

I trained with Coach Robert this past summer to improve in hurdles. He improved my technique and gave me excellent training tips. I would recommend Coach Robert to anyone.
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Coach Marchetti is a great coach. He really takes his time with the athletes and makes sure he corrects any bad habits. His training will make you faster and stronger while you learn how to do things correctly. If you want to become a better athlete I definitely recommend Coach Marchetti to anyone!

Great first lesson. My son is working on his high jump. Already with Coach Robert correcting his form he has achieved a personal record.

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My son is a thrower, and Coach Robert held three post-season sessions with him. He expanded on the work done with my son's high school coach, providing new techniques to improve his performance. They reviewed videos of professional throwers to model his form and repeatedly went through the necessary movements/positioning always ensuring that he understood what he had to do. As a result, my son is already feeling like he has improved. Between the refined techniques and some exercises Coach Robert gave him to do over the off season, he is looking forward to seeing what he can do next winter and spring. Outstanding Coach.

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Coach Robert was great. I'm a Varsity High School runner looking to break my PR. Coach reviewed my form, technique and training schedule and gave me solid info. He was able to break down my arm and stride position and tweak them to increase my performance on my mid-distance and triple jump.

My daughter Courtney learned more from Coach Robert in 75 minutes than she did in one season of track.. He teaches as well as coaches! Courtney is excited to do another session with Coach!

The first practice with Robert was very helpful. I honestly learned more in one session than I did my whole time throwing with my Highschool coach. He takes the time to go over the basics and make sure your movement is fluid while explaining the reasons behind each action. Emphasis is made on technique over distance thrown.

Excellent coaching

Coach Robert gave my daughter the tips and advice she was looking for. She is a sprinter and a hurdler. Her expression was that Coach Robert taught her things that her high school coach has not. She felt that finally she was able to learn new things. Feeling at the same plateau as the other runners, she was looking for a challenge and that's what Coach Robert did for her. She's excited for her next sessions with him!

Robert is a dedicated, driven coach who is well grounded in sports sciences and pedagogical principles for sport. He is a tireless worker and researcher for improved methodologies which allows him to develop sound relationships with his athletes and peers. Dan Pfaff Director of Human Performance World Athletics Center
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