Bio

Coaching Career Overview:

Shimona Draper is in her 1st year as a coach at LEAD Performance. She returned, Fall 2024 after completing her internship at LEAD in Summer 2023. She is a former Division 1 Track and Field athlete at Cal Poly SLO.

Currently she coaches at two gyms, LEAD Athletic Performance and Woodworks Fitness & Recovery. Over her coaching career, she has developed a reputation for not only helping athletes improve their athletic performance but caring for the emotional and mental state as a human. She has a deep passion for helping both athletes and adults navigate the gym on their way to their athletic and fitness goals.

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Coaching Philosophy:

Shimona emphasizes building strength for performance and fostering mental resilience, helping athletes believe in their ability to improve and grow stronger in their sport. She values effort and a commitment to self-improvement, encouraging athletes to push their limits. Shimona cultivates a positive culture rooted in trust and communication, where athletes feel comfortable expressing themselves and confident in voicing their needs, allowing them to thrive in and out of their sport. 

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Notable Achievements:

• In Division 1 Track Shimona scored points in the Big West conference in the heptathlon and 400 meter hurdles. Helped her team win Big West Conference Championship in 2021​

• Is 2nd all time in Oak Ridge HS history in 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles

• Is 3rd all time in Oak Ridge HS history in 400m hurdles

• Was a member of the Oak Ridge Ski Team

• Competed in competitive gymnastics for 6 years up to level 8

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Education and Certifications:

Shimona holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly SLO in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Science. They also hold a Personal Training Certification from ISSA and CPR/AED Certification.

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Personal Life:
Shimona is originally from Switzerland but raised in California. She currently resides in Cool, Ca on a homestead with her sheep, chickens, and dogs .