All-Comers Track Club
Coaching designed to help runners improve performance while staying healthy for the long haul.
Our Story
All-Comers Track Club was founded on the belief that great running performance is built through thoughtful, individualized coaching — not generic plans or mileage alone. With over 19 years of experience in the fitness industry and extensive experience coaching track & field and cross country athletes, my approach is grounded in proven training principles and long-term athlete development.
I work with runners who who value structure, efficiency, and competing with confidence.
Meet the Coach
I’m Declan, a coach with a background that spans both performance training and endurance sport. I’ve been working as a run coach and personal trainer since 2006 and have coached athletes across a wide range of ages and abilities, helping them improve speed, endurance, mechanics, and overall confidence in their training.
This background allows me to look at athletes holistically — because performance isn’t just about workouts, it’s about how all the pieces fit together. My goal is not just to help athletes run more — but to help them run better.
Education & Credentials
My coaching approach is grounded in academic study and proven real-world application.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology
Certifications
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ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (cPT)
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USA Track & Field (USATF) Level 2 Certified Coach
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USA Weightlifting (USAW) Certified Coach
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Kettlebell Certification
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Trigger Point Therapy Certification
These qualifications support a coaching philosophy centered on biomechanics, movement quality, and long-term athletic development.
Coaching Philosophy
Performance is not built through mileage alone — it is the result of how well all components of training work together.
At All-Comers Track Club, coaching extends well beyond running workouts. Training incorporates proper biomechanics, strength and movement quality, breath work, and recovery strategies to support efficient, resilient athletes. Just as important is the mental side of performance — including confidence, focus, visualization, and the psychological tools needed to train and compete with intention.
By addressing both the physical and mental demands of the sport, athletes are better equipped to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and sustain long-term progress. The goal is not simply to run more, but to run better — with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
A Holistic Approach to Performance
Athletes are whole systems — not weekly mileage totals.
Key pillars of coaching include:
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Intelligent run training tailored to the individual
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Proper biomechanics and movement efficiency
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Strength training to support durability and power
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Breath work to improve efficiency and control
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Mental and psychological skills, including visualization and focus
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Recovery strategies that support consistency and longevity
This approach allows athletes to train with intention while minimizing burnout and unnecessary setbacks.
Who I Work With
All-Comers Track Club works with:
• Youth and middle school runners building foundations for long-term success
• High school and collegiate athletes pursuing competitive performance
• Adult runners training for the track, road races, half marathons, and marathons
• Athletes seeking structured, individualized coaching with accountability
Coaching is available in Westchester, NY and remotely for athletes training elsewhere.