Jim Taylor – Lead Coach, Sprints & Horizontal Jumps

Jim Taylor has been a track and field coach for 35 years, 9 now with Laurentian University, and during this time has developed many national level and world class athletes including 2 Olympians, 12 National Champions, 6 National Team Members, and has produced athletes who have produced 21 National Championship medals and 53 OFSAA medals.

Nicknamed “The Triple Jump Doctor,” Jim’s unconventional system of training is the key to the success of his athletes. Jim is aware of the physical demands of sport and the preparation needed to succeed. While his specialty is the horizontal jumps, Jim has worked with Olympic athletes from the sports of both hockey and track and field, helping them develop their speed, power and strength, through functional movement.

In addition to coaching with Laurentian, Jim also coaches with Sudbury’s Track North Athletic Club and hosts regular jumps clinics called the “Learn to Fly” series, to help aspiring jumpers and coaches who want to learn more about the jumps disciplines.