Real coaches. Real event knowledge. Better athlete development.
RYFT Athletics is built around event-specific coaching, clear athlete evaluation, and a staff that helps athletes get the right eyes on the right problem.
- Throws, sprints, jumps, strength, and athlete-development support
- Private coaching, club training, and event-specific guidance
- Based in Englewood and serving the Denver metro
The right coaching fit changes the training path.
Effort, toughness, and consistency matter. But athletes also need coaches who understand the event, see what is actually happening, and know how to build the next progression.
RYFT’s staff structure helps athletes avoid the one-coach-fits-all model. Sprinters, jumpers, throwers, developing athletes, and private coaching clients can be matched more intelligently by event, level, and goal.
A stronger staff gives athletes
- Better event-specific eyes
- More direct technical feedback
- More appropriate training progressions
- Better coach-athlete fit
- A broader support system across the full sport
A staff built for event-specific athlete development.
RYFT coaches bring different backgrounds, event strengths, and teaching styles into one athlete-development system.
Jeremy Bubb
Jeremy leads the overall coaching direction of RYFT Athletics and anchors the program’s long-term athlete-development philosophy.
- B.A. Exercise & Sport Science
- 4x USTFCCCA Specialist
- USATF Level 1 and USAW background
- Throws, technical development, evaluation, and systems-based coaching
Donald Duvall Jr.
Donald leads the sprint side of the program and brings true sprint pedigree to RYFT athletes.
- US National Champion
- Sprint mechanics and sprint habits
- Support for 60m through 400m athletes
- Useful fit for athletes who need sprint-specific coaching
Alyssa Watkins
Alyssa supports the throws program with a focus on hammer and weight throw development, while also helping with shot put, discus, and javelin.
- Former collegiate hammer thrower
- USATF U20 National Finalist
- Professional Highland Games athlete
- Technical and competitive throws background
Dominick Pallotto
Dominick supports throws and weights with a strength and power-oriented athletic background and a teaching mindset.
- Cherry Creek graduate
- Former collegiate football player
- High school math teacher and tutor
- Strong fit for athletes who need structure and clear explanation
A better staff means better event matching.
RYFT is not trying to make one coach cover every athlete, every event, and every need the same way. The goal is to match the athlete to the coaching path that makes the most sense.
Throws
Shot put, discus, hammer, javelin, weight throw, technical positions, rhythm, strength, and event-specific progression.
Throws Training →Sprints
Acceleration, mechanics, sprint habits, rhythm, speed development, and event support from 60m through 400m.
Sprint Training →Jumps / Hurdles
Approach rhythm, takeoff development, hurdle confidence, movement quality, and technical progressions.
Training Overview →Strength + Power
Weight room support that connects to event demands, power development, durability, and track and field performance.
Strength Training →Private Coaching
Individualized technical feedback and direct attention for athletes who need more specific coaching than a group setting can provide.
Private Coaching →Track Club
Consistent training structure, event support, and team environment for athletes who need coaching and routine through the season.
RYFT Track Club →Credentials matter. Judgment matters more.
RYFT’s coaching leadership includes education and certification through respected organizations such as USTFCCCA, USATF, ALTIS, USA Weightlifting, and SafeSport.
Credentials do not replace coaching judgment, communication, or athlete care. They do show that RYFT takes education, event-specific knowledge, and safe sport standards seriously.
Parents should know
- Who is coaching their athlete
- What background that coach brings
- Which event areas the coach supports
- How the athlete fits into the larger RYFT training system
- Why the recommended training path makes sense
Start with the athlete, then choose the coach and path.
A good coaching match depends on the athlete’s event, age, goals, schedule, training history, and current limiter.
Evaluate the athlete.
RYFT starts by understanding the athlete’s event interests, training background, goals, current training situation, and biggest concern.
Identify the best fit.
The athlete may need track club, private coaching, event-specific support, strength work, or a combination of options.
Build the next progression.
From there, the athlete gets a clearer training path and better coaching support instead of guessing through disconnected options.
Track and field coaches in Englewood and the Denver metro
RYFT Athletics is an Englewood-based track and field coaching program serving athletes from Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, the Denver Tech Center, and surrounding communities.
The RYFT coaching staff supports athletes through private coaching, track club training, event-specific development, throws coaching, sprint coaching, strength training, competition preparation, and athlete evaluation.
Who coaches at RYFT Athletics?
RYFT’s current coaching staff includes Jeremy Bubb, Donald Duvall Jr., Alyssa Watkins, and Dominick Pallotto.
Does RYFT have coaches for different event groups?
Yes. RYFT has coaching support across throws, sprints, jumps, strength, and related athlete-development areas.
Is RYFT only for advanced athletes?
No. RYFT works with youth, middle school, high school, college, masters, elite, and adaptive athletes depending on fit, goals, schedule, and training needs.
Can athletes choose between private coaching and track club?
Yes. Some athletes use private coaching, some join track club, and some use both. The right choice depends on the athlete’s event, goals, schedule, and need for direct feedback.
Can I request a specific coach?
You can ask about a specific coach, but the best fit depends on the athlete’s event, goals, schedule, and current needs. RYFT can help recommend the right training path.
What should I do next if I want to train?
Start with an athlete evaluation. RYFT can help recommend the right coach, training path, and next step based on the athlete’s event, goals, level, and current needs.
Start with the athlete’s event, goals, level, and current needs.
RYFT will help point you toward the right coach, training path, and next step.
Certifications, Standards, and Athlete Safety
RYFT’s coaching leadership includes education and certification through respected organizations such as USATF, USTFCCCA, ALTIS, USA Weightlifting, and SafeSport.
Credentials do not replace coaching judgment, communication, or athlete care. But they do show that RYFT takes education, event-specific knowledge, and safe sport standards seriously.
Parents should know who is coaching their athlete, what background they bring, and why that coach is part of the training environment.
CERTIFIED COACHES
ALTIS POLE VAULT
4X EVENT SPECIALIST