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Meet Coach Zee: Your Expert Speaker & Personal Coach
Transform your team, school, or organization with dynamic speaking engagements and personalized coaching that drive real results. Coach Zee brings over two decades of proven expertise to inspire breakthrough performance in athletes, professionals, and leaders at every level.
Coach Zee | Sprints & Hurdles Specialist | Educator | Mentor
Zontavius “Coach Zee” Johnson is one of the nation’s most respected sprint and hurdle coaches, known for developing athletes from youth to national champions through a proven, science-based system. A USATF Level 3 Sprints & Hurdles coach with over 21 years of experience, Coach Zee has built a legacy of excellence at every level—youth, high school, college, and national.
Currently serving as the Sprints & Hurdles Coach at Olivet Nazarene University, Coach Zee has produced 47 All-Americans, 8 national champions, and back-to-back NAIA Women’s 4×400 National Titles (2024 & 2025). His leadership and innovation have earned him multiple USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year and Regional Assistant Coach of the Year honors.
Beyond the collegiate level, Coach Zee is the Founder of Legacy Runners Elite Track Club, a nationally recognized youth program that has developed 112 AAU and USATF All-Americans and 14 national champions. His passion lies in helping young athletes and coaches understand the “why” behind training through mentorship, education, and performance science.
Coach Zee also leads The Coach Zee Sprint & Hurdle Academy, a learning platform and community for coaches, athletes, and parents who want to learn the systems used to create champions the Legacy way.
When he’s not on the track, Coach Zee speaks at coaching clinics, consults with programs nationwide, and creates resources that bridge the gap between science and real-world coaching. His mission is simple: to build champions on and off the track through belief, discipline, and purpose.
Unlock Peak Performance with Coach Zee
With over 20 years of coaching, leadership, and athlete development experience, Coach Zee has helped countless individuals and teams unlock their full potential. Known for his powerful mix of energy, authenticity, and real-world results, he creates transformative experiences that inspire breakthrough performance both on and off the track.
From locker rooms and classrooms to conference stages and corporate boardrooms, Coach Zee delivers messages that connect with every audience. His unique blend of championship-level coaching, data-driven methodology, and heartfelt mentorship makes him the go-to voice for programs and organizations seeking real growth, accountability, and lasting impact.
20+
Years Experience
150+
AAU/USATF All-Americans
65
Collegiate All-American
Speaking Engagements Tailored to Your Audience
Coach Zee brings over two decades of championship-level coaching and leadership experience to every event. Each presentation is crafted to meet your audience’s unique needs—leaving them inspired, energized, and equipped with real, actionable strategies. Whether it’s a small workshop, a coaching clinic, or a packed auditorium, every session is designed to deliver maximum impact and lasting results.
Coach Zee’s clinics go beyond the drills. These hands-on sessions blend science, skill, and motivation—helping coaches and athletes build confidence, master technique, and understand the “why” behind performance. Attendees leave ready to apply proven methods that elevate training and competition immediately.
Team Functions
Perfect for athletic programs and staff, these high-energy talks unite teams around shared goals and ignite belief. Through powerful storytelling and real-world lessons from championship programs, Coach Zee helps athletes and coaches rediscover their purpose and raise their performance together.
Schools & Youth Programs
Designed to reach the next generation, Coach Zee’s youth presentations inspire young athletes to dream big, overcome challenges, and lead with character. Every message connects athletic discipline to life success—on the track, in the classroom, and beyond.
Corporate Events
Coach Zee translates the mindset of elite performance into the workplace. His leadership and resilience workshops teach organizations how to think like champions—improving focus, communication, and teamwork to drive long-term success.
Why Choose Coach Zee as Your Speaker?
Real-World Experience
With over two decades of championship-level coaching and leadership, Coach Zee has guided teams and athletes through pressure-filled championships, rebuilding seasons, and breakthrough moments of growth. His insights come directly from the track — developing All-Americans, national champions, and everyday leaders. Every story he shares is rooted in real experience, not theory.
Authentic Connection
Coach Zee has a gift for connecting with people — whether it’s a room full of coaches, a team of student-athletes, or a corporate audience. His delivery mixes transparency, humor, and motivation in a way that makes every listener feel seen and inspired. He blends authenticity with authority, creating an atmosphere where people believe they can win — in sport, business, and life.
Customized Content
No two talks are the same. Coach Zee takes time to understand your audience, culture, and goals before stepping on stage. Each presentation is built around your specific needs, ensuring every message hits home and leaves participants with takeaways they can apply right away.
Lasting Impact
More than just motivation, Coach Zee delivers actionable systems for success — the same proven frameworks that have built champions at every level. Attendees leave with real tools, a winning mindset, and the belief that they can achieve more than they thought possible. His sessions don’t just inspire — they transform.
Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Your Path to Excellence
Experience personalized one-on-one coaching with Coach Zee, built around your unique goals, challenges, and potential. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or driven professional, each session is designed to sharpen your mindset, elevate performance, and unlock the champion within you.
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Assessment & Goal Setting
Start your journey with a deep-dive performance and mindset assessment. Together, you and Coach Zee identify key strengths, areas for growth, and clear, measurable goals that serve as your personal roadmap to success.
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Customized Plan Development
Receive a fully tailored action plan built around your individual needs, schedule, and aspirations. Every strategy is backed by proven training principles and success frameworks that Coach Zee has used to develop champions at every level.
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Implementation & Support
Put your plan into action with hands-on guidance, real-time feedback, and consistent accountability. Coach Zee stays with you every step of the way—adjusting and refining your program to ensure steady progress and lasting results.
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Progress Tracking
Track your improvement with measurable milestones and ongoing evaluation. Each session builds on the last, keeping you focused, motivated, and performing at your best in sport, work, and life.
Video Analysis & Training Plans: Precision Coaching at Its Best
Take your performance to the next level with Coach Zee’s advanced video analysis and individualized training plans. By combining state-of-the-art technology with a championship coach’s trained eye, you’ll uncover details in your sprint, hurdle, or jump mechanics that most athletes never see. This data-driven approach turns small adjustments into major performance gains
Detailed Video Breakdown
Every session includes a frame-by-frame analysis of your event — sprint form, hurdle rhythm, block start, or jump approach. Coach Zee pinpoints key technical areas like posture, ground contact time, stride frequency, and efficiency, giving you clear, actionable feedback that translates directly to faster times and better execution.
Personalized Training
You’ll receive a customized training plan built specifically around your event, season phase, and performance goals. Each program integrates sprint mechanics, strength development, and recovery strategies proven to create national-level results.
Flexible Delivery
Choose in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions that fit your schedule. Every athlete receives access to their personalized video breakdowns and updated training plans anytime, anywhere — so progress never stops.
“Don’t just train harder — train smarter. Video analysis turns movement into mastery by showing you exactly what to fix, why it matters, and how to get faster.” — Coach Zee
What Clients Say About Coach Zee
“Transformed Our Program”
“Coach Zee’s passion and knowledge completely elevated our athletes and coaching staff. He didn’t just motivate — he gave us a system. Our team became more disciplined, focused, and united. You can feel the difference in how we train, compete, and carry ourselves.”
— Marcus Thompson, Head Coach, Lincoln High School Track & Field
“Broke Through My Limits”
“I was stuck at the same time for two seasons until I started working with Coach Zee. His video analysis showed exactly where I was losing speed, and his training plan changed everything. I ran new PRs in the 200m and 400m within months. His belief in me made all the difference.”
— Sarah Johnson, Collegiate Sprinter
“One of the Most Impactful Voices in Coaching”
“Coach Zee brings a rare blend of passion, precision, and purpose. His sessions inspire at every level — from youth programs to corporate leaders — because his message is real, proven, and built on years of championship experience. If you want someone who can truly elevate your team’s performance and mindset, Coach Zee is that person.”
— Dr. Alicia Reynolds, Director of Athletics, Midwest Performance Network
Parents Who Coach: Finding the Balance Between Love and Leadership
Being both a parent and a coach is one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — roles you can take on. Over the years, Coach Zee and his wife Joi have learned how to blend the roles of parent and coach without blurring the lines, raising confident, disciplined, and grounded young athletes in the process.
This section is for parents who want to support their child’s athletic journey and protect the parent-child bond. Coach Zee and Joi share real lessons from their own experience — how they separate “coach time” from “family time,” how they keep communication open, and how they make sure their kids always know that love comes before performance.
It’s about finding balance, leading with purpose, and creating an environment where your child feels both coached and cared for — on the track and at home.
Learn how we make it work — and how you can, too.
Contact Coach Zee at Hello@THECOACHZEE.COM
224-334-9581