Jorge Quero is the founder of FTC and is a passionate coach and athlete. Jorge is a USATF Certified Level 1 Coach and is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the International Youth Conditioning Association. Jorge competed in track and field at in college, with a personal best of 10.4 seconds in the 10
Jorge Quero is the founder of FTC and is a passionate coach and athlete. Jorge is a USATF Certified Level 1 Coach and is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the International Youth Conditioning Association. Jorge competed in track and field at in college, with a personal best of 10.4 seconds in the 100m dash. Since 2008, Jorge has coached the Foothill High School track team and has served as a speed and performance coach for a number of teams and athletes in the Tri-Valley area.
Jaron Thexton is an assistant coach specializing in jumps. Jaron is a USATF Level I and Safe Sport certified coach. A jumper in high school, Jaron achieved a 6’5 personal best in the high jump and competed in the decathlon for Cuesta College. Jaron is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California and also coaches for the Foothill High School team.
Matt Beach is an assistant coach specializing in throwing events. Matt is a USATF certified coach who has been throwing since childhood. He competed for Foothill High School, Chabot College, and UCSC as a thrower. He has also worked extensively with young athletes and leaders as a coach for track and field as well as a staff instructor f
Matt Beach is an assistant coach specializing in throwing events. Matt is a USATF certified coach who has been throwing since childhood. He competed for Foothill High School, Chabot College, and UCSC as a thrower. He has also worked extensively with young athletes and leaders as a coach for track and field as well as a staff instructor for the United Spirit Association’s drum major program. He is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz and currently teaches at Foothill High School.
Karen Iseman is an assistant coach specializing in distance events. Karen is a USATF certified coach and lifelong distance runner. She competed in high school and college as a distance and cross country runner. Currently, in addition to coaching for FTC, Karen coaches the cross country and distance programs at Foothill High School.
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