World Class Athlete, World Class Coach
Private Coaching Services Track, Cross Country, Half and Full Marathon
Meet Our Coaches
Rob Napolitano
Rob is was a multiple-time New Jersey State Champion; a 2-time NCAA All American and 10-time Ivy League Champion in Cross Country, Track and Field at Columbia University; a 2-time National Champion and record holder over 1500m and a World Championship Qualifying Athlete.
Rob started his running career at Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, New Jersey under Coach Rob DeFilippis. Under Rob’s tenure, Napolitano won a handful of County, Group and State Championships in Cross Country and on the Track.
At Columbia, Rob first broke the 4-minute-mile barrier clocking 3:58 indoors and continued to chase fast times in the NCAA.
Upon graduating in 2017, Rob signed with Hoka One One and later Diadora, allowing him to train professionally and compete on the international stage. In 2023, Rob Qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest and is eyeing the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
His personal bests include a 24:35 8K, a 13:52 5K, a 1:47 800 and a 3:54 mile. In his spare time Rob enjoys surfing, cycling and playing oldies on his guitar.
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Meet Our Coaches
Rob DeFilippis
Rob is a certified USATF Level I Track and Field Coach with over 30 years experience, coaching athletes of all ages and abilities across a multitude of disciplines in the sport.
After competing as an NCAA Division I Cross Country and Track athlete at the University of Maryland, Rob transitioned into a Collegiate, High School, and Private Coach thereafter. He is the current coach of Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey, where in 2011 his girl’s 4 x 800 relay team won the US Indoor National Championship Title running the 3rd fastest time in US history. Rob is also a 2-time NJ State Indoor Coach of the year and multiple time Shore Conference Coach of the year in Cross Country and Track.
Rob has coached his high school and private athletes to many of the country’s top Universities and Colleges including Columbia, Stanford, New York University, University of Virginia, Villanova and more.
He continues to coach post collegiate athletes competing on the roads over 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances.
His personal bests include a 2:41 Marathon, a 15:03 5K and a 31:40 10K. In his free time, Rob spends as much time as he can at the Jersey Shore with his kids Katelin and Connor.
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SERVICES
Customized Training Plans
Weekly running training programs tailored to your level and goals.
Runs, Workouts, PT, Supplementals - whatever you need, we’ve got you covered
Physical Health
Whether you’re suffering from a chronic condition or just looking to achieve peak performance, we can point you to experts we know personally who can help get you back on your feet.
Lifting Plans
Supplement your running with a lifting plan designed to prevent injuries, increase mobility and increase muscle power
Race Planning and Strategy
Put to use the fitness you gain in a race or two! We can help you find and enter races while giving you the best strategies for success
“I learned so much from Shayna. My excuses were stopping me from sticking to a healthy eating plan and workout schedule. I’ve been consistent with my new regimen ever since.”
— Katrina K.
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Cool Down
Proper stretching and cool down routines will help you maximize your workouts and get noticeable results fast.
A Constant Source of Motivation
Think of me as your personal cheering section, helping you find the strength you didn’t know you had. I’m all about positive reinforcement.
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