David Lado

Coach Lado is a highly dedicated and accomplished Track and Field professional with over a decade of coaching experience, specializing in the Hurdles, Sprints, and Jumps. As the Owner, Director, and Coach of High Intensity Track, his mission is to develop novice and elite level athletes ensuring each progresses at the rate of their individual abilities. Through personalized training and a deep understanding of the sport, Coach Lado equips his athletes with the tools to excel in their specific events.

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Coaching Career & Experience

• Columbia University — Jumps and Hurdles Coach (2022-Present)
  
  • Notable Athletes:
    
    • Joshua Adams
      
    • Camylin Blake
• Ramapo College — Assistant Coach, Hurdles & Jumps (2016-2022)
  
  • Notable Athletes:
    
    • Delilah Cruz
      
      • Division III Indoor All-American, 8th Place, Women's 60m Hurdles (2022)
    • Amber Edwards
      
      • Division III Indoor National Champion, 1st Place, Women's Triple Jump (2018)
      • 2x Division III Outdoor All-American, Women’s Triple Jump (3rd Place 2018, 6th Place 2017)
      • Division III Indoor All-American, 4th Place, Women’s Triple Jump (2017)
• Don Bosco Prep H.S. — Head Track and Field Coach (2013-2018)
• New York University — Assistant Coach, Hurdles / Jumps / Sprints (2012-2013)
• The Academy of the Holy Angels — Assistant Track and Field Coach (2008-2011)
• Indian Hills H.S. — Assistant Track and Field Coach (2011-2012)

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High Intensity Track Coaching Stats (2011-Present)

• 10: New Jersey State Meet of Champions Titles
• 100+: N.J. SMoC Medalists
• 75+: N.J. State Sectional Champions
• 50+: N.J. State Group Champions
• 50+: N.J. County Champions
• 5: C.T. State Champions
• 5: N.Y. State Champions
• 1: Division III National Champion
• 5: Division III All-Americans
• 1: Division III ECAC Champion
• 75+: H.S. National Qualifiers
• Multiple H.S. All-Americans (Individuals & Relays)

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Highlighted Athletes

• Taylor Cox:
  
  • 2x New Balance Nationals 60mH Champion ‘22 ‘24
  • New Balance Nationals 100mH Champion ‘24
  • 2x New Balance Nationals 100mH All American, 4th 23’, 5th ‘22
  • 2x New Balance Nationals 60mH All American, 5th 23’, 5th ‘22
  • New Balance Nationals Indoor 200 All American, 5th, ‘22
  • 2x NJ State Meet of Champions 55mH Champion ‘23 ’24
  • Personal Bests: 60mH -  8.11, 100mH - 13.38, 200 - 24.94
• Gianna Locci:
  
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor Long Jump All American, 2nd, ‘24
  • New Balance Nationals Indoor Long Jump All American, 3rd, ‘22
  • NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs Outdoor 200m Champion ‘22
  • NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs Outdoor Long Jump Champion ‘22
  • NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs Indoor Long Jump Champion ‘22
  • Personal Bests: Long Jump - 6.44m (21-1.50), 200 - 25.08
• Henry Banks Brandstadter:
  
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor High Jump All American, 5th ‘22
  • Personal Best: High Jump - 2.01m (6-7)
• Tess Stapleton:
  
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor Long Jump All American, 5th ‘18
  • New Balance Nationals 60mH All American, 5th ‘19
  • 3x CIAC State Open 55mH Champion ‘18 ‘19 ‘20
  • CIAC State Open Indoor Long Jump Champion ‘20
  • CIAC State Open 100mH Champion ‘19
  • Personal Bests: Long Jump - 6.01m (19-8.5), 60mH - 8.67, 100mH - 14.1
• Abigail Dennis:
  
  • New Balance Nationals 100mH All American, 8th ‘24
  • NJ State Meet of Champions 100mH Champion ‘23 ’24
  • Personal Best: 100mH - 13.96
• Nadia Saunders:
  
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor Triple Jump All American, 7th, ‘19
  • New Balance Nationals Indoor Triple Jump All American, 6th, ‘19
  • NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs 55mH Champion ‘20
  • 2x NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs Indoor Triple Jump Champion ‘18 ‘20
  • NYSPHSAA - NY State Champs Outdoor Long Jump Champion ‘18
  • Personal Best: Triple Jump - 12.66m (41-6.50), Long Jump - 5.85 (19-2.25), 55mH - 7.89
• Matias Pellegrino:
  
  • 2x New Balance Nationals Indoor Long Jump All American, 5th, ‘17 ‘18
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor Long Jump All American, 5th, ‘15
  • Personal Best: Long Jump - 7.32m (24-0)
• Jason Meza:
  
  • NJ State Meet of Champions 400mH Champion ‘24
  • New Balance Nationals 400mH All American, 8th, ‘23
  • Personal Bests: 400mH - 52.48
• Destini Smith:
  
  • New Balance Nationals Outdoor Triple Jump All American, 2nd, ‘24
  • PIAA State Championships Outdoor Triple Jump Champion ‘24
  • Personal Best: Triple Jump - 12.87m (42-2.75)
• Alexandria Scott:
  
  • New Balance Nationals 400mH All American, 5th, ‘24
  • Personal Best: 400mH - 1:00.45

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Education & Athletic Background

Coach Lado is a graduate of Rider University, where he competed as a standout student-athlete for the indoor and outdoor Track and Field teams. His firsthand experience as a competitor informs his coaching philosophy, which prioritizes athlete development through tailored training strategies and a deep commitment to performance excellence.

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