Marco Ochoa
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Kinesiology Professor, Cross Country and Track and Field Coach focused on student/athlete mentoring and course planning. Fosters teamwork and communication to enhance student engagement in athletics and academics. Inspires collaboration, adapts to evolving needs, and delivers competitive results. Expertise in training program design, performance analysis, and athlete development. Committed to enhancing athlete development and fostering diversity, leadership, and awareness within educational and athletic settings.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Kinesiology Professor/Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2002 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum and training programs to enhance student/athlete engagement, learning, and development.
- Developed and implemented mentorship programs focused on training methodology and optimizing peak performance for faculty coaches and team members.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with student/athletes.
- Developed training programs that focus on the physical, emotional, psychological, and cognitive development of the student/athletes
- Designed comprehensive goals that supported the athletic program while catering to the diverse academic and athletic aspirations of student-athletes.
- Coordinated all logistical aspects, including venue selection and resource allocation, for cross country and track and field championship meets.
Education
Master of Arts - Physical Education, Recreation, And Sports Leisure
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO07-1992
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Mentoring students
- Athlete development
- Group management
- Course planning
- Diversity awareness
- Public speaking
- Student recruitment
Accomplishments
- 8X Women Cross Country California Community College State Meet Team Champions.
- 2X Men Cross Country California Community College State Meet Team Champions.
- 15X Orange Empire Conference Cross Country Champions.
- 23 Individual California Community College State Champions in Track and Field and Cross Country.
- 6x California State Community College Cross Country Coach of the Year.
- Cross Country/Track and Field Clinics Guest Speaker.
- USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification.
- Professional/Elite Athlete from 1990-2000.
- 5th Place Finish 1996 United States Olympic Trials Marathon.
- Member of the 1997 World Championships USA Marathon Team.
Certification
- USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kinesiology Professor/Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Orange Coast College
08.2002 - 03.2026
Master of Arts - Physical Education, Recreation, And Sports Leisure
Adams State University