I am a running, sprinting and hurdle coach with 30 years of experience. I have thousands of athletes of all abilities, from beginners to state champions (25 to date). I have a website and YouTube channel to share my experience with athletes and coaches. I also provide in-person and online coaching services. About Mike Caton Education Masters in Sports Sciences B.S. Physical Education Certifications USATF Level 2 Track and Field Coaching-Sprints, Hurdles and Relays USATF Level 1 Track and Field Coaching-All events EXOS Certified Performance Specialist Highlight of Track and Field Coaching Experience Hurdle Coach University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Present Hurdle Coach Palmer High School 2018-2019 Head Track Coach Colorado Springs Christian School 2002-2017 Head Track Coach Landsharks/LIFT Track Club 2013 to Present Head Track Coach Gold Rush Track Club 2001 to 2008 About ACE Method ACE is an acronym for: Analyze, Correct, and Empower. It’s the broad terms for the approach I take when working with athletes. I’m naturally scientific, technical and detailed about coaching so I automatically want start by detecting any bad habits or natural tendencies that an athlete might have and then correct them. This is the method that I have developed: Analyze I want to look at the complete picture to determine a starting point: Technique-I use slow-motion video analysis as a starting point Natural speed, strength and power Current training plan Nutrition Correct After completing the analysis, I then target the areas that need to improve and I teach the athlete better methods. We typically start with drills to correct technique because that is the fastest way to make improvements in speed- sometimes in minutes! I also coach them on changes to make in their training and nutrition strategies. Empower Once I have coached the athletes on proper techniques and given them their new training plan, it’s time to get to work.