Professional Engineer.
Amateur Sports Scientist.
Jack of All Trades.
“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
Coach Francis is a long time student of the sports of cross country and track and field. Competing as a distance runner at DePaul Catholic High School and college at Stevens Institute of Technology, what he lacked in skill as a competitor, he more than makes up for in technical knowledge and execution, blending both the science and art of coaching to great effect.
Coach Francis has previously served on the coaching staff of Bergen Catholic High School as an assistant cross country coach and track and field coach responsible for the sprints, hurdles, and jumps. With the Crusaders, Coach Francis was fortunate to help guide his athletes to multiple school records, county records, state champions, and New Balance All-Americans.
Currently, Coach Francis is the high jump and multi-events coach at Paramus Catholic High School, floating to sprints and hurdles as needed. During his short tenure with the Paladins so far, Coach Francis has been a part of his athletes achieving school records, top 3 state performances, and a handful of New Balance All Americans.
A licensed electrical engineer by education and career, Coach Francis brings a uniquely thorough, detail-oriented perspective to his coaching practice and utilizes a strong technical command of sports science and training to his coaching practice, regardless of event.
As a perpetual student of the sport, Coach Francis is always seeking further knowledge and understanding and has completed the following coaches education:
USATF (USA Track and Field)
Level 2 Certification – Sprints, Hurdles, Relays – July 2019
Level 2 Certification – Jumps – August 2020
Cross Country Specialist Certification – June 2022
Level 2 Certification – Throws – December 2022
Emerging Elite Coaches Camp – Jumps/Multi-Events – Summer 2023
USTFCCCA (US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association)
TFA 302 Certification – Sprint, Hurdle, & Relay Event Specialist – June 2020
TFA 321 Certification – Speed Specialist – July 2020
TFA 303 Certification – Jumping Event Specialist – August 2021
TFA 305 Certification – Endurance Event Specialist - August 2022
Miscellaneous:
Barbell Logic Online Coaching Academy – May 2019
NSPA – Certified Speed and Agility Coach – April 2020
Reflexive Performance Reset Level One Online – May 2020
In Progress:
USATF Level 3 Certification – Jumps
USTFCCCA Master’s – Horizontal Jumps
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
For more information regarding private coaching, inquire at coachfrancisgarcia@gmail.com.
Engineering Performance 