I’m Jalen Drayden, a speed coach and former NCAA All-American sprinter committed to developing athletes who are fast, confident, and technically sound. To me, speed isn’t an accident—it’s a system. It’s built through intentional mechanics, smart progressions, and a mindset that raises an athlete’s expectations for themselves.

Hi, I’m Coach Drayden.

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Built From Experience. Driven By Results.

After competing at the highest collegiate level and coaching athletes from youth to Division I talent, I’ve learned how to meet athletes where they are and take them where they want to go. I specialize in acceleration, max-velocity development, and full-season sprint programming that turns raw potential into real performance.

Whether training sprinters chasing PRs, multi-sport athletes seeking an edge, or young athletes building their foundation, my purpose is the same: to create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and capable of more than they imagined. NextGen TX’s mission is simple—turn effort into excellence, and potential into results.

Accolades

Bishop Dunne HS - Sprinter (2017–2018)

  • TAPPS State Champion 100m (2018)

Desoto HS - Sprinter (2018- 2019)

  • Texas #2 U.S. #7, - Indoor 200

  • Texas #20 U.S. #47 - Outdoor 100m

Arizona State University - Sprinter (2019–2023)

  • 3× NCAA All-American

  • 6× Pac-12 All-American

  • American Collegiate Record Holder – 4x400m (2:57.78)

  • Arizona State Outdoor 4x400m School Record Holder

  • Arizona State 4x100m School Record Holder

  • USA Indoor 60m Championship Finalist

Texas Tech University - Sprinter (2023–2024)

  • NCAA Champion

  • Big 12 Champion

  • 2× Big 12 All-American

  • #16 Ranked Sprinter in the NCAA 60m (2024)

  • #36 Ranked Sprinter in the World (2024)

Texas Tech University - Assistant Coach (2024)

  • Part of 4 Big 12 Championship Teams (Men & Women)

  • Helped coach multiple NCAA All-Americans

  • Developed athletes into conference finalists, medalists, and national qualifiers