Meet Coach Greg Raimondi
Greg Raimondi has always been passionate about sports. A former collegiate athlete in both football and track & field, he originally planned to become a high school PE and health teacher. But after working part-time as a coach at Benedictine University, he realized he wanted to coach at the collegiate level. Since 2016, he has been coaching at Carthage College, his alma mater, where he is now the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning and Assistant Track & Field Coach, specializing in throws.
Greg’s coaching philosophy is simple: help athletes become the best version of themselves, both on and off the field. He believes that the mindset, discipline, and dedication required to be a great athlete translate into the real world. Greg believes that coaches are there to guide athletes, but in the end, the athletes are ultimately responsible for their own progress and outcomes.
Using Video to Coach Better
Greg has used video as a coaching tool for as long as he can remember. There are so many ways to learn, and visual feedback is one of the tools coaches have. Being able to slow down a throw, analyze each movement, and compare it to past performances helps athletes understand exactly what’s working and what they need to fix.
“Being able to understand what you are seeing and compare it to what you are feeling helps to speed up the learning process.”
Before switching to Onform, Greg tried other video analysis tools. But Onform’s easy-to-use drawing tools, side-by-side video comparisons, and voice-over capabilities make it simple to show athletes exactly what they need to work on.
How Carthage College Track & Field Athletes Use Onform
Greg uses Onform differently than other coaches. Instead of reviewing every throw in real time during practice, he uses Onform as a “homework” tool. Athletes watch their practice videos outside of training, allowing them to analyze their movements without overthinking in the moment. He believes being able to understand what they are seeing and comparing it to what they are feeling helps to speed up the learning process.
During film review sessions in-person, Greg walks athletes through what they’re seeing, asking them what they see vs. what they were working on at practice so they’re better able to understand what to look for when watching videos on their own at home. Sometimes he even has them get up and demonstrate how to get into the correct position or how to fix the issue on the spot. For more detailed reviews, he records voice-overs or compares their throws side-by-side with elite athletes, helping them see the small details that go into training technical events like throws.
“I don’t just want them to watch—I want them to learn how to analyze their own technique”
The response from athletes has been overwhelmingly positive. After practice and meets, his athletes immediately ask for their videos. He encourages them to use Onform daily, so they’re always growing and learning beyond the time spent at practice. In his program, he encourages his athletes to become students of the sport.
Success Story
One of Greg’s top athletes was Joseph White, a five-time national champion in throwing events and ten-time all American. Joseph was a visual learner, and breaking down videos helped him understand key technical adjustments he needed to make. By studying his own throws—both good and bad—he was able to fine-tune his technique and become one of the best throwers at the D3 level.
How Technology is Changing Coaching
For Greg, video analysis isn’t just about correcting mistakes—it’s about helping athletes learn faster. When athletes can see and compare what they feel in real-time with what’s actually happening, it speeds up development. He also uses Onform for strength and conditioning sessions, helping athletes improve their weightlifting techniques to build power and prevent injury.
Even in the offseason, Onform plays an important role. Athletes upload training videos over breaks and summer months, and Greg sends back remote feedback through voice-over reviews and messages. This keeps them engaged and progressing year-round so they’re ready to go when they’re back in-season.
Advice for Other Coaches
Greg encourages other track & field coaches to embrace video analysis but warns against overwhelming athletes with too many details at once. Video is a powerful tool, but overanalyzing every little thing during practice can slow down performance. He believes it’s best to use it as a learning tool outside of practice, so athletes can analyze their own technique.
For Carthage College’s track & field team, Onform has become an essential part of training—helping athletes visualize success, make adjustments, and take control of their progress. And Greg believes that taking ownership is what turns good athletes into great ones.
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