ABOUT US

Lawrence Trice, Jr. – Co-Educator

President, Head Coach, Professional Athlete/Professional Trainer/Sports Nutritional Educator/Mental Performance Preparation Coach

Lawrence Trice Jr. brings a strong background in education, athletics, wellness, and student development. He holds degrees in Exercise & Wellness and Sociology, along with a Master’s degree in Post-Secondary and Higher Education.

As a professional sprinter, coach, and educator, Lawrence uses his experience to teach students about physical education, health and wellness, nutrition, mental preparation, discipline, leadership, and personal growth. His story of determination on and off the track helps inspire students to stay focused, overcome challenges, and work toward success in school, sports, and life.

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Shakeia Pinnick – Co-Educator

Vice President, Head Coach, Professional Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Author,Professional Trainer and Life Coach

Shakeia Pinnick brings experience as a professional track and field athlete, coach, mentor, and life coach. She competes professionally in the 400m hurdles and heptathlon.

Her journey began after she was adopted at nine years old. By age 10, she was running club track and has continued building a life around athletics, education, mentorship, and personal development.

Shakeia uses her story and experience to support students through health and wellness instruction, physical education, confidence-building, life skills, goal setting, and positive mentorship.

Kiandre Whitmore – Educational Trainer

Kiandre graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Sociology. He brings experience in leadership, coaching, negotiation, mentoring, and athlete development.

He has supported athletes, business professionals, NFL players, and professional competitors by helping with resources, training, mentorship, and professional guidance.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Kiandre faced challenges connected to violence and negative influences. He used those experiences to grow, change, and help others.T

Through mentorship and life-skills support, Kiandre helps students build confidence, discipline, resilience, leadership, and better decision-making skills.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Lawrence Trice Jr.

Lawrence’s athletic & academic accomplishments sets him apart from the average person.

Athletic

  • All-American
  • 4th best all-time in Arizona State University history
  • 2nd place at the Pre Harry Jerome
  • 4th at the Harry Jerome Classic
  • 3rd at both the Victoria Classic and Edmonton Classic
  • Pac 12/MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Conference) 60m indoor champion
  • ASU’s Male Athlete of the Week for the week
  • 7th fastest NCAA 60m time in the nation 2010
  • 3x NCAA qualifier
  • 6x All West Region Honors in track and field
  • Qualifier for indoor and outdoor US championships

Academic

  • 3x Dean’s list (GPA 3.5 or higher)
  • 6x Maroon & Gold Scholar-Athlete (3.0 GPA in the Fall or Spring Semester) Scholar
  • 6x Baller Award (student-athlete with GPA 3.0 or higher
  • MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Conference) All-Academic honors
  • Arthur Ashe Jr. Award (3.3 GPA or higher& qualify for National) 201
  • 2x USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) All-Academic
  • Pac-10 All-Academic
  • NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship

Shakeia Pinnick

C​areer Bests:

Heptathlon: 5984    

100m hurdles: 13.13  (13.04w)  

200m dash: 23.60

Javelin: 38.73

60m hurdles: 8.22

400m hurdles: 56.84

Pentathlon: 4327

High Jump: 1.72m

Shot Put: 11.37m

Long Jump: 6.23

800m run: 2:09.29

60m dash: 7.44

400m dash: 53.73 indoor

Shakeia holds top-10 marks in ASU history in the following events:

  • 100-meter hurdles
  • 400-meter hurdles
  • Indoor 60-meter dash
  • Indoor 60-meter hurdles
  • Indoor 200-meter dash
  • Indoor 400-meter dash
  • Indoor 800-meter run
  • Indoor long jump

In addition, Shakeia has the second-best mark in the pentathlon and third-best score in the heptathlon. She’s been a part of five relay teams that have set indoor and outdoor top-10 marks in school history.

  • 3rd All-Time at ASU in the Heptathlon and Pentathlon
  • 2013 NCAA Heptathlon 5,984 3rd place finish
  • 2013 Pac-12 Heptathlon Champion: 5,801
  • 2013 Indoor NCAA Runner up: Pentathlon 4,327
  • 2013 4x400m Relay
  • 2012 NCAA Heptathlon (5,761)- 5th place
  • 5th 2012 4x400m Relay
  •  2012 4x100m Relay
  • 2010 400m Hurdles
  • 2010 USA Junior Championships 3rd in 400m hurdles
  •  2013 7th place USA Track and Field Championships NCAA Indoor Championship Meets
  •  2011 4x400m Relay team All American
  • 2012 4x400m Relay 2nd team All American
  • 2013 4x400m Relay team All American
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