Shawn is the founder of Arkansas Track Club, which evolved from Triple Threat Racing, a triathlon team he originally launched in 2012. Through his work with triathletes, Shawn discovered that his deepest passion and greatest impact lay in running performance specifically. That realization led him to re-focus the program and establish Arkansas Track Club in 2021, with a vision of building a running program rooted in sport science, integrity, and long-term athlete development.

Shawn has since passed leadership of the club to Head Coach Erin Warren, allowing him to focus fully on his role as Elite Team Coach, where he works with high-level athletes across all distances, from middle distance through ultramarathon.

As Elite Team Coach, Shawn works with athletes who compete at the national and international levels, guiding runners who consistently contend for top finishes at major events. His work reflects a deep understanding of endurance performance and a commitment to helping athletes progress in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

Shawn’s coaching is grounded in education, experience, and evidence-based practice—not trial and error. He holds the highest coaching certifications available in the sport, including USA Track & Field Level 3 and World Athletics Level 5, credentials reserved for coaches with advanced expertise in endurance training. He complements this with a strong academic foundation, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Master of Science in Leadership & Ethics, and an MBA, and is currently completing a PhD in Exercise Science with a focus on endurance performance. He is also finishing a Dietetic Internship as he works toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Shawn is passionate about helping athletes reach their potential through intelligent, individualized training that balances performance with long-term health. He emphasizes consistency, clear communication, and strong coach–athlete relationships built on trust. Shawn’s goal is to apply sport science in practical ways that lead to sustainable, real-world success.