Major Impact has been one of the best rated track teams since 2004, making it one of the most respected track clubs in the country.
Strength & Conditioning the Major Impact Way
YOUR GEORGIA COACHES
Coach Samantha Gary
Coach Sam graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville , where she majored in Sports Management along with a Business minor. She was part of the Lady Vols Track and Field program, where she competed with a track scholarship for four years. Samantha also received academic honors as part of the Deans list. She also attended Roswell High School where she still holds the 100 meter, 200 meter, and 4×400 meter record. Coach Sam has also coached high school track and field for the past 16 years at Brookwood, Milton, North Gwinnett High School, and Head coach at Mount Pisgah Christian School, where they were numerous state and regional qualifiers . In the 2009 track season Milton High school boys were able to clinched the regional track and field championship. Also in 2015 and 2016 Mount Pisgah Girls clinched the Regional Title and the Boys Team were Runner-Up.
Samantha has ran a speed workout program over the past 16 years, which has helped athletes in achieving their goals and getting the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level with athletic scholarships. Coach Sam has had a lot of success since starting the Major Impact Program with Numerous National qualifiers and All Americans Athletes. Coach Sam is very proud of this program and hopes to continue on in guiding the kids in accomplishing their goals. Samantha is GHSA certfied, First Aid and CPR trained. Samantha is married to Willie Gary and has three kids together Dylan,Victoria and Averie.
Coach Willie Gary
Coach Gary graduated from the University of Kentucky where he was a A four-year starter at the University of Kentucky. Gary was a polished defensive back for the Wildcats as an All-American, All-SEC and two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll performer. Following his decorated collegiate career, Gary was a member of the St. Louis Rams for two seasons, who won the 2001 NFC Championship, and played in Superbowl XXXVI. His career then shifted to the Arena Football League (AFL) where he starred for six years (2003-2008) with the Georgia Force where he earned All-Arena honors. Coach Gary also competed for the Valdosta High School Track Team, where he was a state finalist in the 110 me Hurdles,300 m Hurdles, 4×100 relay and 4×400 relay.
Coach Gary began his coaching career shortly thereafter in the high school ranks at North Gwinnett High School as the defensive backs coach (2009 and 2010). Gary then returned to the Georgia Force as Defensive Coordinator where he helped the team reach the playoffs. Coach Gary also he had a one year stint as assistant head coach at Shiloh High School. He is recently coaching at Berkmar High School where he coaches football and track.
Gary earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Kentucky in 2001. He and his family, wife Samantha Gary has three children Averie, Dylan and Victoria.
Coach Annette Smith-Moore
Coach Tara Ciul
Coach Tara Ciul is a gradate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL where she received her B.A. in International Relations. After coaching Track & Field for several years at the Middle School Level, Coach Ciul is now the Sprints/Hurdles/Relays coach at Johns Creek High School, taking athletes to the State Meet each season. Coach Ciul is GHSA Certified. She holds a USATF Level Two Certification, USATF Level Two in Sprints, Hurdles and Relays and has her Speed & Agility Coaching Certificate thru Athletes Acceleration. Coach Ciul also holds a USATF Officials Certificate and enjoys traveling the University/College Circuit officiating meets when not working with her own athletes. She is married to Greg and they have three children…Annika, who attends FSU Majoring in Film Production; Caden a high school Senior, 6A State Champion in the 300m hurdles & a USATF Jr Olympic qualifier/finalist & an AAU Nationals Finalist in the 400m hurdles. Caden is currently attending Auburn University; and Rylan, a sixth grader & every athlete’s biggest encourager!
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Coach Ciul, your enthusiasm and kindness allowed me to reach for the stars and break the 110 meter hurdle record at Johns Creek High School. You are a clear definition of a blessing and I believe you will impact many young athletes in the future. Whether it is on or off the track, Major Impact gave me a larger purpose for what I was doing and allowed me to fulfill my life goal.
Major Impact taught me a lot about myself through my coaches and the teammates. The coaches poured into me so much support and confidence that I needed to run to the best of my abilities. I have learned so much about technique, running, and staying positive through every event. The teammates also showed so much support. No matter the age differences, everyone is so nice to each other and always trying to help each other out. I am so happy I was able to run with Major Impact because I learned a lot and had fun doing it.
I started running club track just for fun but before I knew it Major impact was changing my life in many ways. My athletic ability improved tremendously while running on this team and my attitude on and off the track. The coaches helped me perfect my technique so I could perform the way I should and most importantly they never gave up on me. The environment with the coaches and teammates was always positive and uplifting making it somewhere I always could not wait to be. Not only did it change me as an athlete but Coach Sam helped me grow as a person. I will be forever thankful for the impact Major Impact had on me. Major impact is and will always be family.
Coach Ciul, your enthusiasm and kindness allowed me to reach for the stars and break the 110 meter hurdle record at Johns Creek High School. You are a clear definition of a blessing and I believe you will impact many young athletes in the future.
The coaches poured into me so much support and confidence that I needed to run to the best of my abilities. I have learned so much about technique, running, and staying positive through every event.
My athletic ability improved tremendously while running on this team and my attitude on and off the track. The coaches helped me perfect my technique so I could perform the way I should and most importantly they never gave up on me.
Coach Ciul… You are a clear definition of a blessing and I believe you will impact many young athletes in the future.
The coaches poured into me so much support and confidence that I needed to run to the best of my abilities.
The coaches helped me perfect my technique so I could perform the way I should and most importantly they never gave up on me.
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