Head Coach Fernando Braz

Fernando explaiins a drill to youth runners

Fernando Braz has been the MVS Head Coach since 1992.

Coach Braz manages an extensive MVS coaching program that includes weekly track workouts, secondary weekly workout sessions, and weekend long runs. In addition, each coached athlete receives weekly emails from Coach Braz that include daily running schedules incorporating individual goals and training preferences, race planning advice, and general feedback.

Coach Braz is supported by Assistant Coaches who are active in all phases of the team training programs.

For those unable to attend workout sessions, Coach Braz offers coaching services by email, which include:

Delivery of a weekly training program that incorporates training preferences and history, lifestyle constraints, and racing goals.

Feedback on setting goals, racing strategy, and complementary strengthening programs.

Weekly exchange of information by email and modification of the program as required.

For more information on available coaching programs, please email Fernando Braz.

Coaching Philosophy

Fernando Braz is equally gifted at guiding all levels of runners to reach their potential -- whether that potential is breaking five hours in a marathon, qualifying for the Olympic Trials, or gaining scholastic and/or national recognition.

His coaching philosophy is to develop the --

  Average Runner into a Good Runner
    Good Runner into a Great One
      Great Runner into a Champion.

His coaching programs have resulted in dramatic racing improvements and personal bests for his athletes.

Highlights of Coach Braz's Coaching Career

Personal Running Highlights