Meet Our Coaches
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
-John Wooden
Head Coach and Founder
Danny Aguas
Coach Aguas has worked with athletes of all ages to prepare for competitions from sprints to distance events. He currently serves as the program director and head coach for Cross Country and Track & Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy.
Head Sprints & Jumps Coach
Raul Ley
Raul Ley graduated from Doral Academy Charter High School in 2020 . Since then, he has founded a clothing brand, Think Later, and started coaching at Doral as an alumnus and Miami Elite. He now serves as the assistant XC coach and Head Sprints Coach at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Head Sprints Coach
Tavius Ferguson
Coach Ferguson started off running long distances but shortly after he switched over to sprints. He earned a collegiate scholarship to Warner University and has since been coaching short distances all around South Florida. Coach Ferguson now serves as the Head Sprints Coach at Webber International University
Assistant Track Coach
Christian Ivonnet
Christian Ivonnet is a Miami Elite alumni, trained by Coach Aguas and Coach Michelle. Since then has become a state champion in the 4x800m and a state qualifier in the 3200m; earning him a roster spot on the FIU XC&TF team.
Throws Coach
Carlos Flores
Coach Flores comes to us as a highly successful coach. He has coached at the collegiate level and now serves as the head throws coach at Belen Jesuit Prep.
Head Developmental Coach
Michelle Bueno
Coach Bueno has been assisting Coach Aguas since the start of Miami Elite and was even one of his athletes. She is now working closely with athletes to improve their technique and form.
Assistant Developmental Coach
Daniela Darias
Daniela Darias had a late start to her running career but in less than a year she earned a spot on the FIU XC & TF team. Since then has been invested in the sport and has started her coaching career with Our Lady of Lourdes and Miami Elite.
Assistant Track Coach
Alec Collado
Assistant Track Coach
Barbara Hernandez
Barbara graduated from Doral in 2023. She will be continuing her running career at FIU. She looks to help athletes improve and shape the next generation of elite runners.
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Assistant Track Coach
Sofia Lopez
Assistant Track Coach
Jinah Mickens-Malik
