Testimonial
Mike Caton exemplifies the characteristics of a successful coach. As my HS Track and Field coach all four years, his depth of knowledge in the sport allows him to be highly effective at producing talented athletes. Coach Caton’s athlete-centered leadership style is seen in his priority of establishing relationships with and providing individualized support for each of his athletes. He effectively inspires passion, instills confidence and teaches diligence by seeking out each athlete personally, not only to help uncover the events in which they excel, but also to continually sharpen their technical skills. He is an effective and adaptable communicator, understanding how to encourage his athletes to develop more strength and balance. As a high school head track and field coach in Colorado, his students have won multiple individual state championships. I was fortunate to win both a Colorado 3A 4 x 400m and 4 x 800m High School State Championship under his tenure. After high school, I continued to run college track (Division III) where I was a varsity 4-year letter winner and multiple indoor and outdoor record holder, and I attribute these accomplishments, in large measure, to Coach Caton. The work ethic he instilled in me early in my track career not only carried over to college, but also to my personal life. I highly recommend him without reservation as a very experienced and knowledgeable coach who will ensure a high level of success.