THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE STANDARD
John and Troy share a passion for coaching, athlete development, and helping young people grow in confidence and independence. Their experience as Division I teammates, combined with their distinct coaching backgrounds, informs a shared commitment: better throws, stronger people, and lessons that last beyond competition.
01 DIVISION I EXPERIENCE
John and Troy competed together at the University of Louisville from 2001–2004, both earning letters each year of their collegiate careers. Their experience spans shot put, discus, and hammer, bringing firsthand understanding of collegiate training and competition to LTA.
02 SCHOLASTIC & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Troy has coached middle school, high school, AAU, and USATF athletes, with previous coaching experience at Louisville Track Club. He brings a strong understanding of the scholastic thrower’s experience—and the questions and decisions parents face while supporting a developing athlete.
03 COLLEGIATE COACHING & RESULTS
John coached collegiately from 2005–2014 before moving into private coaching. At Bellarmine University, his coaching record included three NCAA provisional qualifiers, a GLVC Field Athlete of the Year, and school-record performances.
04 PROGRAM BUILDING & ATHLETE SUPPORT
John served as head track and field coach at Notre Dame College and launched Kentucky Wesleyan’s program in 2012. His experience in recruiting, admissions, and academic support complements Troy’s understanding of youth development and family needs.
The experiences and results described here come from the founders’ athletic and coaching careers before LTA.
