Coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Who WE Are

Founded in 2015, Ohio Speed Academy is committed to helping dedicated athletes maximize their potential. We have trained hundreds of athletes in the Central Ohio Region and have helped many athletes surpass their athletic goals. We also offer help with recruiting so your athlete can stand out and get recognized.

Mission Statement

At Ohio Speed Academy, our mission is to empower athletes to reach their full potential by providing elite, comprehensive training programs. We focus on developing speed, power, endurance, and technique through individualized, high-performance coaching in a state-of-the-art environment. Our goal is to build confident, skilled athletes who excel in competition and in life.

Coach Jordan Rispress

Director of Track & Field

As the founder and head coach of Ohio Speed Academy, Coach Rispress has 10 years of experience and knowledge coaching at the high school and club level. A highly accomplished athlete in his own right, he is committed to helping his athletes reach their full potential on the track. Coach Rispress incorporates a deep understanding of the latest training techniques and strategies into his coaching philosophy and is dedicated to helping his athletes reach their goals, whatever the may be.

Coach Justin Hines

Director of Hurdles

“The biggest hurdles in life aren’t on the track, they are in the mind – believe, have discipline, and put in the work to achieve the goals you have for yourself” - Coach Hines

Coach Hines has been with OSA since graduating from the Ohio State University as a four time letter winner and Captain in 2014.

Coach Hines primarily focuses on hurdles. His coaching style is based on speed, technical efficiency, and earning an athlete’s trust. Coach Hines has coached numerous All-State and All-American hurdlers and has a passion for seeing athletes reach their full potential and achieve levels of success they didn’t believe was possible.

Coach Devon Staten

Director of Long Jump

Coach Staten is the head girls track coach at Hilliard Darby High School and has been with Ohio Speed Academy since 2020. He has served as the long jump coach at Darby for 4 years where he has helped produce top 10 marks in the state with various jumpers. Coach Staten also coached two athletes to national championship performances in Triple Jump and Long Jump.

Coach Matthew Fox

Director of Throws

Coach Fox has been with Ohio Speed Academy since 2018. He served 10 years as the head track and throws coach at Hilliard Darby High School where he proved himself as one of the premier throws coaches in Ohio. Between the outdoor and indoor seasons, Coach Fox has produced 16 OCC Champions, 8 district champions, 24 regional qualifiers, 4 regional champions, 60 state qualifiers, 4 state runners-up , 6 state champions and over 10 1st-team All-Ohio athletes.

Coach

Position

Kelsey Berrien

Administrative Director

Derrick Agbaike

Sprints and High Jump Coach

Mia Smith

High Jump Coach

Tomika Brown

Youth Group Director

Zac Sherman

Sprints Assistant Coach