ATHLETE FEEDBACK

Coach Sam did a wonderful job working with my son and working with him for his specific sport. We look forward to working with him again.

- In person athlete, West Springfield, VA

Elizabeth has gotten a lot out of her sessions with you, and she seems to feel better about her running. (She even said she likes running more!) So thank you for the help you've given her, thus far!

- In person athlete, Arlington, VA

I had a fantastic race today and an awesome time! If my math is right, today was a 1 minute 15 second PR. I'm super grateful for today and dang it your coaching is so good thank you!! And I know there is still more to do in these 5ks and more fun to have.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (5K PR and age group win), Springfield, VA

Awesome! Thanks so much for the session!! Chase learned so much and had a BLAST! I will book another session soon once I get our winter schedule !! Thanks again!!

- In person athlete (XC elementary state champion), Arlington, VA

We wanted to let you know that DJ is at a huge baseball tournament this weekend in Cooperstown. 88 elite teams from around the country. The kids just competed in a speed competition and DJ won the whole darn thing with the fastest time there. Thank you, Coach Sam!! Wouldn’t be there without you.

- In person athlete (baseball/basketball), Washington, DC

Thank you for deciding to work with me. You have a lot to do with my performance today (5K PR, age group podium). Your coaching changed everything the last few months for me and I hope we can continue and see where it goes.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete, Springfield, VA

Coach we did it!!!! I can’t thank you enough for absolutely everything. You got me more than prepared for this race and my goal. Thank you for everything coach! 2:58:04-2:58:20 I finished around that time. Seriously thank you for everything.

- TrainingPeaks athlete (marathon PR and Boston Qualifier), Fort Washington, MD

My son, a 16 yr old, was extremely happy with his first session with Sam! My son is determined to get his 60 yard time under 7 - very important metric in the baseball world. He is looking forward to his next session with Sam! Overall, a very positive experience!!

- In person athlete (sprints), Mt. Vernon, VA

My son needed help learning how to use starting blocks and an overall better understanding of how to approach his races. He's had/has coaches for basketball and soccer and he said Coach Sam was the best coach he's worked with and we will be scheduling additional sessions!

- In person athlete (sprints), Arlington, VA

The experience for my first marathon was unforgettable. Very positive overall. Thank you for helping me get there and completing it! I’ll be back in the summer with a couple shorter races in the fall - Thank you again!

- TrainingPeaks athlete, Arlington, VA

Thank you so much for the great training plan last week. The boys were so excited to have more challenging workouts and are motivated to do more! They had a meet yesterday and he ran a 2:11 or 2:12 leg in the 4x800, so a new pr for him. He really credits the spring break training for that, so thank you! :-)

- In person and TrainingPeaks athletes (middle distance), Ashburn, VA

Coach Sam was great. Would definitely recommend, I'm in the process of scheduling more sessions for my daughter.

- In person athlete (sprints/hurdles), Fredericksburg, VA

Thank you! Definitely underestimated myself!! I was feeling good at the beginning so I let myself go with it and I’m really glad I did. Hill and last 2 miles were pretty darn hard but I had grit. I’m super happy with the result (PR by like 4 minutes!!) and even more happy to have had a fun and successful race!! Definitely super motivating.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (half-marathon PR), Alexandria, VA

In just one session Coach Sam helped our daughter gain a lot of confidence and significantly improved her high jump. We look forward to working with him again.

- In person athlete, Arlington, VA

Just wanted to let you know I passed my fitness test yesterday with a 300m time of 51.6! I'll chalk it up to the rain still on the track from the morning :) Thanks again for all of your help--I'll be keeping up with the speed drills we worked on for the next few months as I have some other performance expectations here.

- In person athlete (PFT test), Arlington, VA

Coach Sam is a great, great teacher. Well worth it. I feel motivated and optimistic about running a marathon. Thank you!!

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Bethesda, MD

I want to thank you for everything you've helped me with. I feel like I've grown so much physically and mentally, and I've certainly recommended you to all my friends.

- TrainingPeaks athlete, Arlington, VA

I wanted to thank you for your guidance during our sessions. Working with you helped to provide both technical improvement as well as a big dose of motivation going into my program. I am really glad I had the opportunity to work with you and really enjoyed our sessions together.

- In person athlete (FBI PFT test), Arlington, VA

I appreciate the scheduling you've provided to me the last FIVE months. There is no doubt I'm in the best shape of my life & your plan helped me achieve weekly/monthly mileages that I don't think i'd have done on my own.

- TrainingPeaks athlete (NYC marathon), Washington, DC

GREAT SESSION! By a GREAT COACH! Coach Sam immediately pinpointed my son’s weaknesses and helped him make the correct adjustments . A true professional, and a exceptional communicator Coach Sam hit the ground running with my son. SOLID GOLD! ⭐️Light years ahead of his time! AWESOME! Way better than advertised. Cannot wait for the next session!

- In person athlete (sprints, New Balance Nationals qualifier), Washington, DC

Sam, this [long run] felt amazing (and almost easy). Thanks for all your great work and for helping reach this level of fitness.

- TrainingPeaks athlete, Washington, DC

Coach Sam is terrific! My daughter loves coming to his sessions and is eager for each one. We are enrolled in the ongoing training sessions and are so thankful to have found such a great coach.

- In person athlete (hurdles), Falls Church, VA

I discovered Coach Sharp from a friend whose daughter was working with him and I am grateful for the referral. Coach Sharp is professional, timely, knowledgeable, and patient. I have an 8 and a 10 year old who run track with a club but needed more 1 on 1 attention. They both have set PRs in the 100, 200, and 400 after sessions with Coach Sharp. He makes track fun while producing results! Pricing is competitive and worth every dime!

- In person athletes (sprints), Woodbridge, VA

Hi Coach. We have seen a huge improvement in Noah’s ability to move. He sees it himself too and his confidence level has boosted. Thank you for your help.

- In person athlete (football, lacrosse), McLean, VA

Hey Sam, Keep up the good work -- I can't believe the improvements I've already seen in just the past month and a half. Excited for more!

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Reston, VA

Sam is a great coach, his insight and knowledge of the sport allow me to reach new goals not thought possible. Each race I enter I know I’ll set a new PR because of Sam’s blueprint to success and hard work!

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Miami, FL

Coach Sharp is fantastic! He is a very involved coach. He demonstrates all drills and exercises. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field of running, providing assistance with all distances and types of running. Not to mention, he’s incredibly personable, fun, and easy to work with.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete, Silver Spring, MD

SUB 1:20!!!!! I’m so happy! I felt awesome. Thank you for helping me get here. I couldn’t have done it without you!!! Like you were predicting, the race started off a bit fast, and so I planned to back off casually but my pace just kept naturally falling around 7:45-8:00 and I was feeling good so I decided to just go with it. There were definitely times when it got challenging, particularly around Hains Point I was feeling it, but I really think I'm getting better with my self-talk. This was so encouraging to see how much I've grown, and I think that knowing I could get through it feeling hard will really help me as we keep training and I keep doing hard workouts. So excited to keep working toward Chicago!!

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Alexandria, VA

Sam, I’m really loving the program. It’s a great fit for me and I’ve been meaning to say I appreciate your work.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Washington, DC

Coach Sam did an amazing job with my 7-year-old daughter! She can be very timid, especially when out of her comfort zone, but Coach Sam is so personable, and fun-he had her practicing her victory dance on day 1! He did such an excellent job encouraging her, which helped her gain more confidence in her ability! After my daughter’s first session with Coach Sam, she told me that she enjoyed it more than any practice she’s had with her league!

- In person athlete (sprints/hurdles), Lorton, VA

Thanks for coming out to our practice today. I touched base with the kids and they loved it. Exactly what they needed. Really appreciate it. Hopefully we will be able to do it again.

- In person HS hurdle group, Rockville, MD

With the nice weather on Friday, I went ahead and took my Physical Fitness Test rather than wait until April. I ran three minutes faster than last time and got the best score I’ve had in quit some time, 290/300 points. Can’t think you enough for the programming, attention and patience these last several months. Most importantly, I’ve gotten to where I can really enjoy running again. I’m still not very fast, but its great exercise, a stress relief and something to actually look forward to.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete, Arlington, VA

Coach! I find myself thanking you all the time. Everything they [FBI candidate school] throw at me is easy because of how you prepared me.

- In person athlete, Falls Church, VA

Thank you so much for the feedback! He looked better at soccer today already but know it will take awhile for it to stick and fully improve. Thank you again so much! Nathan actually enjoyed it as well and said he felt better running at soccer.

- In person athlete, Arlington, VA

Coach Sam did a great job working with my daughter. She is a high school freshman and plays softball, She wants to work on increasing her speed. Coach Sam communicates well with teenagers and has great knowledge. My daughter was very happy with what she learned and is looking forward to her next session!

- In person athlete, Arlington, VA

Great workout. Coach Sam is very informative patient and kind. He jumps right in from start to finish with an amazing routine with all the knowledge and tools for greatness this was my son’s s first session and many more to come we both enjoyed ourselves I see nothing but progress and success in my son’s future.

- In person athlete (sprints), Oxon Hill, MD

I appreciate all the help over the past month. Previously I just went out, ran, came home, and that was it. The various drills you provided were helping in improving my approach to running and I’m really excited about where I can take my running now that I’m taking it a little more seriously.

- In person and TrainingPeaks athlete (road racing), Washington, DC

Sam is an excellent and attentive coach. He has helped my son exponentially after only a few sessions. We are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work with him!

- In person athlete (lacrosse), Washington, DC

You are magical! My daughter was so positive after her session. And last night, she ran 2 miles on the treadmill and she was super positive after – she said, “I used the techniques the coach taught me and it was almost easy/enjoyable; I was running with the wrong form before and that’s why it was so hard.” OMG! Thank you – you have no idea how important your session with her on Saturday was. Thank you.

- In person athlete (sprints/hurdles/long jump), Alexandria, VA

Really proud of myself, couldn’t do it without you coach it means a lot to me. Thank you so much Sam.

- TrainingPeaks athlete, Miami, FL (after half marathon PR)

Our daughter really enjoyed the session with you. My husband and I really liked the way you trained her and how patient and encouraging you are as a coach.

- In person athlete, Hyattsville, MD

I came to Sam with an unusual request - get faster for Dog Agility and he has gone above and beyond in helping me. He familiarized himself with agility so he could provide me with training and exercises to help me achieve my goals. He is patient and encouraging and keeps the sessions fun. I cannot say enough good things about my training with Sam, I’m so glad I found him and have started getting serious about my goals.

- In person athlete (and now National Champion), Alexandria, VA

If you are in DC and you are looking for a coach that shows up and helps you commit to yourself and running, check out Sam.