Google review of Noeltra Coaching by Jacob Barker★★★★★ "If you need a coach that will provide extensive knowledge, a variety of evidence-based training, and a compassionate, listening ear, Noel is absolutely the right individual to choose.
Since I met Noel in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have always admired both his knowledge and passion for training and human performance. While we were at Longwood University, Noel stood as a role model for many Kinesiology Students, including myself. Being the President of the Association of Medical and Professional Kinesiology and Kinesiology Student Tutor, Noel continuously displayed his knowledge of human performance and inspired me to follow in his footsteps, passing both these roles to me as he departed Longwood.
Shortly following Noel's departure from Longwood, I found that running, an activity I had been partaking in for over seven years at the time, was becoming increasingly difficult; my motivation was shot, my recovery was significantly flawed, and thus my performances were suffering. Just when I thought hope was lost, Noel offered, in December 2022, to act as my coach as he was beginning his Noeltra Coaching campaign. Since then, I can say I am a better and happier runner than ever.
2023 was a perfect example of how fantastic of a coach Noel is. In the first half of the year, his evidence-based coaching practices was continuously leading me to lifetime best performances: 2:42:26 at the Boston Marathon, 16:56 at the Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series 5K, and 3:56:20 at the Night Train 50K, to name a few.
While I foresaw these lifetime bests to only continue arriving, personal difficulties struck in the latter half of the year, causing my motivation, abilities, and overall success to suffer. Despite this, Noel never gave up on me. Noel emphasized recovery, mental healing, and self-care during my difficult time, which I believe is one of the main things that makes Noel a role model coach. Noel not only will provide you the best coaching around, but will also ensure that your needs are met so that you can perform properly inside and out of athletics. With his care, I have found that my motivation has returned, fitness has once again begun to skyrocket, and my love for running only continues to blossom nine years into my involvement.
As 2024 begins and I continue to train under Noel's guidance, I have no doubt that we will make great leaps and bounds both in terms of performances and self-fulfillment as the year progresses. I cannot thank Noel enough for all the help and care he has provided me, and, I assure you, you will not regret choosing Noel to be your coach for reaching your fitness goals.
Let's go, Team Noeltra!"