Coach Jo coaching a team of high school athletes through hurdle sprint drills

ABOUT COACH JO

Helping Athletes Build Speed, Confidence & Performance.

Speed development, strength training, injury prevention, and performance coaching for youth athletes.

Coach Jo on the track with a high school hurdler mid-flight over a hurdle

THE COACH

Meet Coach Jo.

JoAnna Mills — known to her athletes as Coach Jo — is the founder of On Track Performance & Nutrition. A Santa Clara University alumna, she is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutritionist, USATF Track & Field Coach, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.

With 7+ years of private coaching experience and 60+ verified five-star reviews on CoachUp, she has coached several athletes to Division 1 and Division 2 track & field scholarships and works with youth and high school athletes across soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, football and track & field.

"Everyone can get better. A coach must learn the athlete — their needs, their strengths, their biomechanics — and adjust the plan to fit them."— Coach Jo's Coaching Philosophy
Train With Coach Jo

APPROACH

My Coaching Philosophy.

Technique Before Intensity

Master the movement first. Speed and load come after clean mechanics.

Speed Is A Skill

Sprinting is trainable. We coach it like the technical skill it is.

Strong Athletes Stay Healthier

Strength is the foundation of durability and injury resistance.

Confidence Through Preparation

When the work is done, confidence shows up on game day.

Performance & Mindset Together

We train the body and sharpen the mental edge in every session.

Train Hard Without Burnout

Smart programming respects growth, recovery and the long game.

ATHLETES

Who I Work With.

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Track & Field

Soccer

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Basketball

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Volleyball

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Softball

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Youth Athletes 7–18

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Adult Women's Fitness

CREDIBILITY

Credentials & Certifications.

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Certified Sports Nutritionist

USATF Track & Field Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Nutrition & Health Coach

Santa Clara University Alumna

IN ACTION

On The Track & In The Gym.

Coach Jo working with an athlete on sprint mechanics
Coach Jo coaching at a track meet
Coach Jo with athletes at Las Trampas Valley training
Coach Jo with athletes after a competition
Coach Jo leading a training session

RESULTS

What Athletes & Parents Are Saying.

"Coach JoAnna was excellent! After just one session, my daughter was able to shave a significant amount of time off her 100m sprint. We look forward to future sessions. Highly recommend!"

Gina
CoachUp Client

Train With Purpose.
Compete With Confidence.