BRENDA AND DEREK JERDE

Brenda(Mom): Hi Hugo, my husband & I want to thank you for all the great advice and support you have provided for our son Derek! You were extremely helpful when it came to sorting through college jumping options for Derek. Derek was always comfortable going to you for advice and guidance. The expertise and technique you provided him in high jump over the past two years was invaluable to him in securing his third consecutive state title to end his prep career. It was fun to also see Derek excel in the triple jump this year after his introduction to this event last summer at one of your camps! Derek was thrilled to make it to state this year in this event. You have truly been an inspiration and blessing to Derek!

Derek (Athlete): Training with Hugo two times a week was an amazing privilege that not every athlete gets the opportunity to do. His kindness and love he shows for the sport of Track and Field and for his athletes is remarkable. Day in and day out he makes sure that his athletes are doing well. You do not come across a coach like this very often, maybe not at all. I have had the great opportunity to work with Hugo for two years. Not only have I learned about the sport of Track and Field and college information, he has built a lot of character in me that will stay with me forever. His generosity and kindness to all of his athletes that he shows is not something that goes unrecognized. I am so thankful to have met you Hugo! You have been a great coach, teacher and mainly a friend. I just want to thank you for all of your hard work and wish you the best of luck in the future!