Diego Hincapie

Fitness Coach

I have been a youth coach for over 20 years and have had the opportunity to teach boys and girls in nearly every age group U5-U-18. In addition to being a professional soccer coach, I am also a certified fitness specialist.

My competitive nature and passion drives me to teach players to play the game to win with greater tactical knowledge and full mastery of technical ability. I also take great preparation in teaching players the fundamentals of training for speed, endurance, strength, power, as well as proper nutrition, flexibility and recovery methods.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

1983 - Present - Amateur Associations - Central America, Europe, Texas.

1979-1983 - Texas Tech University NCAA Varsity Soccer Team.

                                                                  1976-1979 - Balboa High School, Republic of Panama. 4 year varsity starter/letterman.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

2000-Present - Elite Sports Training - Sport specific skill and fitness training specialist.

2007 – Present – Andromeda Soccer Club -  Fitness Director, Staff Coach, Skills Director

2004-2007 - Sting Soccer Club - Staff Coach, Skills Instructor, 2004 Academy Director.

2004-2006 - The Greenhill School -7th, 8th grade girls Head Coach.

2004-Present - Cooper Aerobics Center - Soccer Professional

2002-2006 - Cambridge School of Dallas - Boys Varsity Head Coach

2003 and 2004 - TAPPS District Coach of the Year

2004 - Clark Middle School - Frisco, Tx. - 7th, 8th grade girls Head Coach.

2003 - First Baptist Academy - Varsity Head Coach

1992-2000 - St. Paul the Apostle School - U6-U15 Boys Head Coach.


EDUCATION

USSF National "C" Coaching License

Physical Education/Sport Training Specialist - Texas Tech University.

Certified Fitness Specialist - Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas Tech University.

Certified Health and Wellness Instructor - HealthTrax Intl. Boston, Mass.

Certified Fitness Trainer - Biomechanics, Baylor Center for Physical Conditioning.

Certified Trainer - Speed/Strength/Agility - Baylor Center for Physical Conditioning.

Certified Track and Field Specialist - Texas A&M University.