OUR COACHES

Armand Crespo, BS, MS
B.S. in Kinesiology, M.S. in Physical Education, Amateur Athletic Foundation Certified (AAF), United States Track & Field Level 1 Certified (USATF) Founder & President of Crespo Elite, Founder, Director & Head Coach of Fortius Altius Citius Training, Public Speaker
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Armand has 28 years coaching experience at the high school level, moving to the college ranks and having success at the university level. FACT began as a community need to share the knowledge used to create sound athletes. Armand has coached numerous CIF, State, National Qualifiers, and champions. Having completed numerous courses in sports psychology, coaching, team organization, Armand has perfected his training technique. Certified by USATF SafeSport Compliance.
Armand has personal records (PR) of:
800 - 1:59 - Pasadena City College
1500 - 4:06 - Pasadena City College
5 kilometers - 15:01 Newport 5000 road race
8 kilometers - 25:18 Bastille Day 8k road race
10 kilometers - 30:50 Dolphin Run 10K road race
Marathon - 2:29 St. George
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San Gabriel High School 1992-1996
Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
Pasadena City College 1994 - 2000
Asst. Women's Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
Cal State Los Angeles 2000 - 2005
Asst. Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
Los Angeles City College 2006
Asst. Coach Cross Country
Pasadena City College 2007-2015
Adjunct Faculty Physical Education
Head Coach Cross Country/Track & Field
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