Coach Leo's training model is athlete centered.
Coach Leo believes that coaching athletes is a collaborative process between athlete and coach. Success is achieved by emphasizing long term development. Coach Leo stresses the need to develop solid race walking technique before training athletes for speed.
Photo by Dan Slovitt. Used by permission.
As a former masters athlete, Coach Leo not only understands the requirements of the older athlete, but also the need to balance the work/recovery ratio for optimum performance.
Introductory trainingAnyone is welcome to join us for two free training sessions to be introduced to basic race walking technique. This will allow you to get a feel for the sport and to see if race walking is an activity you might like to pursue.
Training nights and locations vary throughout the year so check with Coach Leo for details.
In addition to group training through Toronto Race Walkers, Coach Leo is also available for private lessons, analysis & remediation of your walking technique, and individualized training schedules.
I’ve been a member of Toronto Race Walkers for nearly 10 years. TRW is a very well-structured racewalking club. Through Nancy’s expertise and knowledge in the sport of racewalking, I’ve been able to develop the technique and improve my skills and performance. TRW has enabled me to mentally and physically train and compete with effective results in local and regional meets including past events held in New York State and Michigan.
— LAWRENCE MALEK