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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Rocio Barillas

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • certified UESCA Running Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

About Rocio

Success is rarely defined by talent alone—it is built through consistency, discipline, and the willingness to keep showing up when goals still seem far away.
As both an athlete and coach, I understand the challenge of balancing work, family, personal responsibilities, and training. That perspective allows me to help runners build sustainable habits and realistic training plans that fit their lives while pursuing meaningful goals.
Beyond finish lines, running is a powerful tool for building confidence, resilience, and a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Coaching Philosophy

Meaningful goals are achieved through commitment, consistency, and a well-structured plan.

Every athlete brings a unique story, lifestyle, and set of circumstances. Effective coaching starts with understanding that context and creating training programs aligned with individual experience, schedules, strengths, challenges, and goals.

Progress is never accidental. It results from purposeful training, consistency, and the ability to adapt when needed. Ongoing communication, regular feedback, and continuous assessment are essential to monitor progress, make adjustments, and maximize long-term development.

Accountability, education, trust, and support are at the core of the coaching process. Consistent daily actions, repeated over time, are what transform ambitious goals into meaningful achievements.