Sean is currently a Youth Events Coordinator at NYRR and a decorated runner from Staten Island, New York. He is a 2022 graduate of NCAA Division 1 Wagner College, where he competed in the cross country and track and field programs for 4 years. During his collegiate career, Sean specialized in the 3K-10K events, and helped his team win 6 Northeast Conference Championships. Sean has previously served as a volunteer assistant coach at his former high school and is very excited to be joining the NYRR Coaching Team.


What program do you coach?
Group Training

How would you describe your coaching style? 
An "aim high" mindset, passionate, and empowering.

What is your proudest coaching moment? 
When a high school athlete I was helping to coach won a borough championship, and being accepted to a D1 scholarship.

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
In high school, I enjoyed coaching a continuous 4-mile tempo in the following breakdown: 1 mile on track (80-90% effort), 1 mile out, and 1 mile back at a moderate pace (not as slow as recovery pace and not as fast as a hard effort where runners usually did a minute slower than the first mile ). They finished with one more mile at a hard effort to end on the track. I love this workout during cross country season because it mirrors a cross country race, as races tend to start out fast, ease off the pace, and end at a very hard pace.

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below. This can be sports and/or coaching certifications. 
USATF Certification

Where is your favorite place to run in New York City?
Central Park

What is your favorite NYRR race?
NYRR Staten Island Half

What is your personal running motto?
If it won't challenge you, it won't change you.