meet the coaches
The McKirdy Trained coaching staff is comprised of compassionate and knowledgeable professionals who have extensive experience working with runners of all levels of ability. Some are professional runners, and some of them have stories that may be similar to yours. Regardless of their own running ability, they all have extensive coaching experience – which is what matters the most.
We believe that ALL runners deserve individualized training and attentiveness and to feel like their coach is in their corner – regardless of their ability or goals.
co-owners and head coaches
James McKirdy USATF + VDOT Certified; Coach at Olympic + World Championship Events
Heather McKirdy USATF + VDOT Certified; Coaching for 7+ Years
James McKirdy USATF + VDOT Certified; Coach at Olympic + World Championship Events
Heather McKirdy USATF + VDOT Certified; Coaching for 7+ Years
assistant professional team coaches
Jack Polerecky VDOT Certified; Assistant Coach for McKirdy Pro
Matt McClintock VDOT Certified; Assistant Coach for McKirdy Pro
Jack Polerecky VDOT Certified; Assistant Coach for McKirdy Pro
Matt McClintock VDOT Certified; Assistant Coach for McKirdy Pro
Professional level support and guidance:
this is what our coaches provide for any runner who wants it.
coaching staff
Esther Atkins VDOT Certified; USATF National Marathon Champion
Michael Crouch VDOT Certified; 13:40 5K; Queens Athletics Hall of Fame
Sammy McClintock VDOT Certified; 15:19 5K; Coaching for 3+ Years
Ruth Atkinson VDOT Certified; Boston Qualifier; Coaching for 3+ Years
Esther Atkins VDOT Certified; USATF National Marathon Champion
Michael Crouch VDOT Certified; 13:40 5K; Queens Athletics Hall of Fame
Sammy McClintock VDOT Certified; 15:19 5K; Coaching for 3+ Years
Ruth Atkinson VDOT Certified; Boston Qualifier; Coaching for 3+ Years
Dani Polerecky VDOT Certified; 31:22 10K; Coaching for 4+ Years
John Raneri VDOT Certified; 1:01:51 Half; Coaching for 6+ Years
Angie Nickerson VDOT Certified; 32:40 10K; Coaching for 6+ Years
Laura Galeazzo VDOT Certified; 2:49 Marathon; Coaching for 8+ Years
Dani Polerecky VDOT Certified; 31:22 10K; Coaching for 4+ Years
John Raneri VDOT Certified; 1:01:51 Half; Coaching for 6+ Years
Angie Nickerson VDOT Certified; 32:40 10K; Coaching for 6+ Years
Laura Galeazzo VDOT Certified; 2:49 Marathon; Coaching for 8+ Years
Pardon Ndhlovu VDOT Certified; 2016 Olympian; Coaching for 7+ Years
Ian Carter VDOT Certified; Indianapolis Marathon Course Record Holder
Pardon Ndhlovu VDOT Certified; 2016 Olympian; Coaching for 7+ Years
Ian Carter VDOT Certified; Indianapolis Marathon Course Record Holder
