Discover Your Speed with Coach Jerry Francois
Premier training with one of Brooklyn’s top coaches—unlock your complete formula for faster, smarter running.
Meet Coach J
Coach Jerry Francois, Founder & Head Coach of GFTC
Jerry Francois, a Brooklyn-based coach, runner, and father, founded Goldfinger Track Club (GFTC) to celebrate athletic achievements and community service. He also launched Black Miles Matter to promote diversity in running and serves as creative director for PYNRS. Jerry offers personalized training plans for those seeking tailored coaching.
The Benefits
Understand the Basics
Build a solid running foundation — from proper warm-ups and form to technique. Working with Coach J, allows you understand how to build everything you need for a long, strong running journey.
Lay Down the Blueprint
Whether it’s your first 5K or a full marathon, Coach J helps you train smart — with a plan built around your race schedule, course strategy, and pace goals.
Chase More Than Miles
Finishing a race is a win — but with Coach J, you’ll also learn to enjoy the journey, grow with every run, and connect with a community that moves with purpose.
Real Runners, Real Results with Coach J
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Ava
By working with Coach J, Ava ran the 2024 NYC Marathon and crushed her race with a 3:50 finish — shaving 29 minutes off her previous PR from two years ago.
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Kristen
Through personal training, Kristen ran was able to secure her second fastest marathon time of a 3:44:54 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
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Kenneth
With 10 months of consistent work alongside Coach J, Kenneth not only finished the 2024 Chicago Marathon but crushed it with a 2:54:13 — qualifying for Boston.
