I participated with RAVE Speed Training where we became Nike indoor National Champions in the 4×400 meter relay. Prior to, I asked Coach Tite can he help me get better and stronger for my 400-meter event as I felt I hadn’t reached my full potential. From the weight room to the track, Coach Tite taught me strength training, turnover and sprint mechanics. Within a couple weeks of training, I went from 57 secs to running 56 secs consistently, to running 55.15 secs at the Florida High School State track meet to finish in second place. That improvement was from going to practice only one day a week, Wednesday’s. If I knew Coach Tite earlier I would’ve surely been even faster. Overall Coach Tite is a supportive track coach, he wants you to be your best on the track, and off the track. I look forward to coming to practice during break from college.

Zakilya Ziegler

“When I originally started Blazin Ravenz, I had just lost qualification to States’ in the 400M my sophomore year of high school. Internally, I was feeling really down and uncertain of what my future in this sport would look like. I still remember my first day of practice. Surprisingly enough, I really enjoyed it. I was running 300M repeats at a good pace with a teammate, but it felt like more than that. And every practice since then, I’ve looked forward to going to because of it. With Ravenz, teammates showed up for each other and lifted one another up. Moreover, the coaches all around encouraged improvement and instilled healthy competitiveness on the track. I never felt less than or embarrassed of my abilities; abilities that with time began to grow. And soon enough, that same time the very next year came, and I did qualify for States’ in the 400M; and the following year after that too. Ravenz & Rave Speed truly built my confidence in this sport and showed me the rewards of patience and consistency. I’m exceedingly happy with being able to continue my running pursuits collegiately on a full ride, and feel even happier to say I owe a majority of it to hearing Coach Parker’s iconic and memorable, “POWER, POWER, POWER,” everytime I heard the starting gun at the line.

Giselle Uvieghara

Being a part of the Blazin Ravens for 2 years was the biggest blessing my parents gave me. I had two weeks before regionals and states and Coach Parker helped fixed my race plan to get me to win two gold medals at states my junior year and to be a part of the Nike Elite program and run top USA times. My senior year got me confident enough to win 100-meter dash at nationals (Nike Outdoor Nationals) as well and commit to (University of Southern California) USC. Coach Parker was the best coach for me when it came to innovation of my race and building my confidence.

Rachael Uvieghara

The Blazin Ravenz organization doesn’t just help with speed, it seeks to make you a better person. To help achieve that they make sure that there is a supportive, loving, and caring community to build you up. Coaches like Coach Tite, Coach David, Coach Tracy, and Coach Felicia, don’t just look for success on the track, they understand that to improve physically you must improve mentally and that requires a strong community to help.

Samara Moses

I recently graduated from Osceola fundamental high School and ran for 2 years with Blazin Ravenz/ Rave speed. With the extra support and guidance from Coach Tite and the Blazin Ravenz coaches, I was recruited to run at Coker University with a full scholarship. I grew so much as an athlete during my time with them. Dropping from a 2:10 800m down to a 1:57, and a 0:51 400m down to a 0:49. The specialized speed and endurance work with the club helped me to become an explosive 400/800m runner. The coaching and support at every level of competition from high school to Nike Indoor Nationals has led me to where I am today, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Jake Popkowski