{"id":11,"date":"2025-10-27T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T19:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momentumperf.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:28:23","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:850px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-273 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"object-position:56% 69%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"56% 69%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/080125LJD_MomentumPerformance_066-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:80px;font-style:normal;font-weight:1000\">ABOUT MOMENTUM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">High-level training built around long-term development, individual attention, and a serious approach to performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Built Around Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Momentum Performance is built for athletes who want more than just workouts. Our training emphasizes long-term development, attention to detail, and a process-first approach that helps athletes improve in the right way over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We prioritize age-appropriate, event-specific training that meets athletes where they are while building toward where they want to go. Good marks, stronger performances, and higher-level results come as a byproduct of doing the process well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Different Training Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Momentum is a training program that runs with the structure, intentionality, and standards of a high-level college training group. Athletes are coached as individuals, held to a high standard, and given training that reflects both their age and their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For athletes looking to take the next step, the environment matters. The expectation here is that athletes show up ready to train, ready to learn, and ready to improve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/030426LJD_MomentumPerformance_EDITS_078-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-1024x1001.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-1024x1001.webp 1024w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-300x293.webp 300w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-768x750.webp 768w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-1536x1501.webp 1536w, https:\/\/momentumperf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC-0086-1-2048x2001.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Led by Coach Austin Salargo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Austin has built Momentum around the idea that high-level development comes from a combination of structure, consistency, and individualized coaching. The goal is not just short-term success, but building athletes who are prepared for the next level of training and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 years coaching experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D1 athletic experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coach of multiple state record holders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Athletes and Families Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;Momentum is <strong>unlike anything you\u2019ll experience in high school track and field.<\/strong>&nbsp;The focus is not about a really fast indoor season, even though this will happen, it&#8217;s about the long term development. As a former NCAA sprinter, Austin knows what it&nbsp;takes to&nbsp;be an elite track athlete. He combines that experience with years of coaching some of the best athletes Minnesota&nbsp;has had. What really sets Momentum apart is the environment. Everyone not only wants to get faster, but also is willing to put the work in to improve.&nbsp;&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;Joining momentum is the <strong>best decision I made this winter.<\/strong> I never did not have motivation to show up and run at practice because I knew I had a coach that cared about our times and our goals along with so many talented people to look up to and push me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;Momentum provided so much for me throughout high school. <strong>I learned so much about hard work<\/strong> and just sticking with whatever you set as your goal and even getting beyond that. 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