Run Coaching · Triangle of NC · Online Worldwide

Bold Dreams.Hard Work.Raw Confidence.

Transform your running with science-based coaching from All-American Athlete and Division I Coach, Matt LoPiccolo.

800MDIII All-American ’98
1500M PR3:43.56
4×400 School Record3:32.56 · Duke
All-Americans Coached41
NCAA DIII Men6th · 2013
NCAA DIII Women3rd · 2006
Coach of the Year4×
Coaching Experience25+ yrs

The Coach

Meet Your Coach

Matt LoPiccolo

Assistant Coach / Director of Operations
University of North Carolina Track & Field and Cross Country

As a lifelong runner and coach, I bring decades of experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities. My coaching philosophy was refined at ZAP Endurance, where I applied my knowledge working with runners from around the world—experience that continues to shape my approach today.

Athletic Career Highlights — M. LoPiccolo

800M1:50.34

1500M3:43.56

XC2× State Champion

All-AmericanDIII 800M — 1998

Hall of FamePlattsburgh State — 2018

SUNY Plattsburgh · Syracuse Chargers TC · Sherburne-Earlville XC

NCAA All-Americans Coached

25+

Years of Coaching Experience

4×

Coach of the Year Awards

Duke University

Assistant Coach, Track & Field and Cross Country

Durham, NC

Coached women's 4x400 relay to first-team All-America honors at 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships with a school-record 3:32.56
Led Brett Bofinger to first-team All-America status in distance medley relay
Set program record in men's 4x400 relay with a time of 3:09.21
Helped Duke sprinters achieve one of the most successful seasons in program history (2015)

SUNY Oneonta

Head Coach, Track & Field

Oneonta, NY

Coaching Honors

2013 NCAA DIII Atlantic Region Men’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
2013 SUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
2006 NCAA DIII Atlantic Region Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
2006 SUNYAC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

Team Achievements

Led men's team to 6th place at NCAA DIII Championships (2013) — highest in school history
Led women's team to 3rd place at NCAA DIII Championships (2006)
Back-to-back ECAC Champions (2004, 2006)
SUNYAC Indoor Championship (2013)

Individual Accomplishments

Coached 41 All-Americans
Coached fastest 200m runner in school history to two consecutive NCAA individual national championships
114 athletes qualified for SUNYAC Championships
22 USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Individual Award Winners
NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist (2006)
USTFCCCA DIII Women's Outdoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2006)

The Approach

I work with runners who are open to thoughtful coaching, work hard, and want to have fun enjoying the improvement process. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a Boston Marathon qualifier, I bring the same dedication and science-based approach that has helped dozens of athletes achieve their goals at every level.

Credentials & Certifications

USATF Level 1 Coaching CertificationV.O2 Coaching CertificationScience-Based VDOT Training System

The Philosophy

How We Train

Bold Dreams.

Every great achievement starts with a vision. I help you set ambitious yet achievable goals that push your boundaries and ignite your passion for running.

Hard Work.

Dreams without action are just wishes. Through science-based training plans and consistent effort, we transform your aspirations into reality — one workout at a time.