Donald S.
Sitter / Nanny
I found my passion for sports when I was 7. I began running for an AAU traveling team named the Kenyan Runners. I traveled and competed all across the U.S. winning various awards and setting countless meet records. As a high school senior I was ranked in the top 25 in the U.S. for the mile (4:15) and 2 mile (9:12). I attended Brevard College in North Carolina on full track and cross country scholarship where I was an All American in cross country. I also played AAU basketball and soccer.
After college I coached middle and high school track and cross country at the United Nation International School. In my 6 years there my team won five championships. I also taught strength and speed conditioning to the UNIS soccer team. Since then I have been helping athletes to achieve their goals on getting faster, stronger and into better shape for their respective sport.
I coach individual and group sports for both children and adults, and tailor my method depending on age of the athletes and their goals. I lead two soccer classes in Scarsdale for kids between 4 to 8. For this age group, I focus on coordination exercises, plyometric exercises (which are exercises that increase power, speed and strength), running mechanics and drills. This is of course in addition to teaching the fundamentals of soccer, balling handling, passing, shooting etc.
For older children and adults with specific athletic goals in mind, I create a customized workout plan to help them achieve their goals. As an example, one of my recent clients, Adrian, was college junior football player who was trying to lower his 40 yard dash time to 5 seconds. I developed a workout for him that helped him get his 40 yard time down to 4.8 seconds. We met every Sat for 1 to 2 hours.
My rates range from $35 / hr / child for group sports to $60 / person for individual sessions.
In addition to soccer and football, I also coach basketball, track, cross country and strength conditional. Feel free to contact me to discuss the sport you or your children are interested and I'd be happy to create a tailored plan for you!
