​About Coach Speas 

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• Derrick Speas grew up in Winston Salem and is a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School. He holds a Bachelor of Sports Science degree in Sports Strength and Conditioning. Coach Speas has been inducted into the Winston Salem Sportsmen Hall of Fame and the R.J. Reynolds High School Hall of Fame. Coach Speas is a 3x Winter Olympic & World Champion (12) coach where his team set the World Record twice (500m) and won the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. His dynamic system of development, and the plethora of sports science wisdom acquired from the experience, has streamlined his high performance athletic developmental system to train local athletes utilizing the same proven techniques and cutting-edge technologies. ​​