Coach Spotlight: Abu Kamara 🔦🏆

📰 COLLEGIATE ELITES WEEKLY

Issue 003 — July 9, 2025

This week’s spotlight features Coach Abu Kamara—former WSU hurdler turned speed and agility coach—on what it really takes to compete at the next level, and the recovery lessons he wishes he learned earlier.

📣 COACH SPOTLIGHT: ABU KAMARA

Name: Abu Kamara
Sport: Track & Field
Event: 60m Hurdles (Indoor), 110m Hurdles (Outdoor)
University: Washington State University (WSU)
Hometown: Kent, Washington
Coaching Focus: Speed, Agility, and Hurdle Technique
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Abu Kamara is no stranger to the grind. A standout hurdler at Washington State University, Abu broke the 8-second barrier in the 60m hurdles with a personal best of 7.95, and clocked a PR of 14.27 in the 110m hurdles during his collegiate career. A consistent performer in the Pac-12, he earned top finishes year after year while also serving as Team Captain and President of WSU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Before college, Abu was a multi-sport athlete at Kent-Meridian High School, earning 10 varsity letters across football, basketball, and track. He gained All-America honors at the 2012 USATF Junior Olympics and was selected to represent Sierra Leone on the international stage. Today, he brings that same intensity and leadership to his coaching—helping the next generation of athletes hurdle their own obstacles and rise to the challenge.

🧠 WHAT I WISH I KNEW AS A HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE

Like many young athletes, Abu focused on training hard and competing harder—but overlooked the foundational elements that actually allow athletes to perform at their best: sleep, nutrition, and recovery. It wasn’t until he reached the college level, surrounded by elite competitors, that the picture became clear.

🎯 FINAL THOUGHT

For serious athletes, recovery isn’t optional—it’s part of the work. Fueling your body, prioritizing rest, and respecting recovery are what separate good athletes from great ones. If you want to compete at the next level, start building those habits now.

💼 LIFE AFTER SPORTS

Abu Kamara’s journey didn’t end at the finish line—it evolved. After a successful collegiate track career, Abu is now building momentum in the professional world. He’s currently making an impact in financial services and sales, bringing the same discipline, leadership, and drive that fueled him as an athlete. His goal? To deepen his career in the industry and continue breaking barriers—this time beyond the track.

Because being elite doesn’t stop when the season ends—it carries over into everything you do next.

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