Testimonials

Coach Joey Montoya

Head Varsity Football Coach, and Friend

As a head football coach, I had Coach Rick Foley on my staff for more than fifteen seasons. During that time, I saw firsthand the profound impact he had on our athletes and our program. Coach Foley is a world class trainer. His vast knowledge and experience is second to none, his passion for lifelong learning is evident, and his passion for life runs through with how he teaches and coaches.

Coach Foley trained several of our football teams, and the results were tremendous. Across the board, our athletes became faster, more explosive, more confident, and more capable. He has a rare ability to communicate complex concepts in a way athletes immediately understand and embrace, creating improvements that last well beyond the season. 

“I highly recommend Coach Foley and VSP Training to any coach, school, or athlete looking to develop faster, more explosive, and more confident competitors. His professionalism, character, and commitment to excellence are second to none. He played a significant role in our success.”

Randy Ittner

All-American Volleyball Player, UC Santa Barbara  

Head Coach, Synergy Force Volleyball Club

I cannot recommend Rick Foley and Veritas Sports Performance highly enough for any athlete truly dedicated to reaching the next level of performance.

Over the time my son spent training with Rick, the physical transformation was remarkable; Rick tailored an approach following the assessment that did not just make him stronger and faster but specifically enhanced his explosive power in ways that translated directly to his volleyball game.

That targeted focus on athletic development was the turning point in his training, proving to be the catalyst that helped him secure a Division I scholarship.

If you are looking for a trainer who understands the mechanics of elite performance and is genuinely invested in their athletes' long-term success, Rick Foley is the professional you want in your corner.

Danny Ames

UCLA Track & Field • NCAA Champion

Coach Rick Foley was instrumental in my development as a young athlete and played a significant role in my success throughout my high school career. More importantly, he instilled the training principles, discipline, and work ethic that continued to serve me throughout my collegiate career and beyond.

As a track and field thrower, success depended on developing strength, speed, and explosive power. Coach Foley understood that long before those concepts became common practice. He refined my Olympic lifting technique, taught me efficient sprint mechanics, and incorporated plyometric training that directly translated into improved performance in the throwing events. Looking back, many of the training methods he introduced were well ahead of their time in the mainstream, and gave me a competitive advantage.

During high school, I was fortunate to set school records in both the shot put and discus while winning the 1999 California State Championship in the discus. I went on to compete at UCLA, where I earned top-ten all-time marks in the shot put, discus, and hammer, while also setting the school record in the indoor 35-pound weight throw. Along the way, I won multiple Pac-10 Conference and NCAA West Regional championships. One of the highlights of my collegiate career came in 2004 when I won the shot put, discus, and hammer at the Pac-10 Championships, becoming the first athlete in conference history to sweep all three throwing events at a single championship meet.

While those accomplishments are milestones, I am proud of, I know they were built upon the foundation Coach Foley helped establish years earlier. He challenged me to pursue excellence every day, demanded discipline and accountability, and taught me that lasting success is earned through consistent effort, sound preparation, and attention to detail.

I am deeply grateful to Coach Foley not only for teaching me effective training methods at an early age, but also for modeling integrity, humility, teamwork, and faith. His influence extended far beyond athletics. He helped shape me not only as a competitor, but also as a husband, father, professional, and person. Those lessons have remained with me long after my competitive career ended.

I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Rick Foley and Veritas Sports Performance to any athlete, coach, school, or organization committed to developing strength, speed, power, athletic performance, and character. Coach Foley's technical expertise is exceptional, but it is his genuine investment in people that truly sets him apart. His impact reaches far beyond the field of play, and I will always be grateful for the role he played in helping me become both the athlete and the man I am today.

Dave Thompson

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

I have known Rick Foley for many years through his teaching and coaching career.

First and foremost, Rick genuinely cares about his student-athletes. He brings tremendous energy and positivity to every session, and his knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm inspire athletes to perform at their best. Rick is always organized, well-prepared, and intentional in his approach.

I have personally witnessed the improvements in speed, agility, and strength that athletes achieve under his instruction. Rick has worked with my high school baseball teams for many seasons, and the results have been outstanding. Many of our athletes have gone on to earn Division I collegiate opportunities, and several have advanced to the professional ranks.

In my 30 years of coaching at both the high school and collegiate levels, Rick Foley is among the very best I have seen at teaching, developing, and motivating student-athletes to reach their full potential. I can confidently recommend Coach Foley and Veritas Sports Performance for athletes seeking an edge in their training.

Josh Klem, PT, DPT, CSCS

Physical Therapy
Division I-AA/FCS Athlete

I have had the privilege of working with Coach Foley for decades in a variety of capacities, and his energy, enthusiasm, and expertise have consistently distinguished him as both a coach and an educator. He is exceptionally generous with his time and knowledge, always investing in the growth of those he coaches. Whether working with individual athletes or entire teams, his focus has always been on guiding people to reach their full potential.

Coach Foley has a unique ability to combine technical expertise with purposeful instruction. He not only teaches athletes what to do but also helps them understand why it matters and how it translates to improved performance. His approach emphasizes discipline, accountability, and continual improvement, creating an environment where athletes develop confidence alongside sound movement habits and competitive skills.

His mantras, like "Work works," have stayed with me all these years and continue to influence the way I approach challenges in athletics and in life. The integrity, accountability, and high standards he demonstrates every day foster an environment where athletes grow not only in their performance but also in their character.

I know firsthand that Coach Foley helped me become a better athlete and, more importantly, a better person. His influence extends well beyond the field, and I remain grateful for the lessons, encouragement, and example he has provided throughout my life. I recommend Veritas Sports Performance for the athlete seeking a true professional.

Dylann Swisley

Assistant Track & Field Coach, University of West Alabama
Division I Track and Field Multi Athlete

I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Coach Rick Foley since 2006—first as one of his athletes and now as a fellow coach. During that time, he has played an instrumental role not only in my development as a Division I athlete, but also in shaping the coach, mentor, and person I have become.

Coach Foley possesses a rare ability to take the complex science of speed, movement, and biomechanics and translate it into instruction that athletes of every age and ability can understand and immediately apply. His expertise in acceleration, sprint mechanics, movement efficiency, force application, change of direction, injury prevention, and technical skill development is exceptional. Even after nearly two decades, I continue to seek his guidance because I trust both his knowledge and his ability to see details that others often miss.

What truly separates Coach Foley from other coaches, however, is his unwavering commitment to developing the whole person. While many coaches' measure success by medals, championships, records, or scholarships, Coach Foley has always believed those achievements are simply byproducts of something much greater. His goal has never been to build great athletes alone—it has always been to develop great people. Character, discipline, confidence, resilience, accountability, and integrity are woven into every lesson he teaches and every interaction he has with his athletes.

Today, as a former NCAA Division I athlete and a current NCAA Division II coach with more than a decade of coaching experience, I find myself teaching many of the same principles Coach Foley taught me years ago. His influence extends far beyond the athletes he coaches. It lives on through the coaches, educators, and leaders who have been shaped by his mentorship and now pass those lessons on to the next generation.

If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the long-term success of athletes and coaches alike, there is no one I would recommend more highly than Coach Rick Foley. His technical expertise is among the best I have encountered, but it is his integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to helping others reach their full potential that truly distinguish him. I can say without hesitation that Coach Foley has had one of the greatest influences on my athletic career, my coaching philosophy, and my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to recommend him without reservation.

Mark Lee

Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach, Friend

I had the privilege of working with Rick for several years, during which he played a central role in advancing our boys’ and girls’ athletic programs across basketball, football, softball, baseball, and track and field. He led our strength and conditioning instruction, teaching athletes proper lifting mechanics with an emphasis on safety, movement efficiency, and precise technical execution. His attention to detail and commitment to foundational technique consistently improved athletes’ strength, confidence, and injury resilience.

In addition to his work in the weight room, Rick taught sound sprint mechanics and designed our plyometric training progression, which quickly became a core component of our department’s performance model. His ability to integrate strength, speed, and movement training produced well-rounded athletes who were better prepared to compete.

Rick is an exceptional teacher. He breaks down complex movement patterns into clear, progressive steps and provides precise, actionable feedback that athletes can apply immediately. His coaching style supports athletes of all skill levels, and they quickly buy into his methods because they see measurable results.

He is also a powerful motivator—reinforcing positive habits, maintaining high accountability standards, and creating an environment where athletes are eager to work, improve, and reach their potential. His professionalism and genuine investment in each student-athlete elevate the entire training culture.

Rick remains committed to professional growth, staying current with research and modern training methodologies. His recent graduate work in Human Performance—and pursuit of additional advanced study—ensures that the athletes and coaches he serves benefit from evidence-based, up-to-date practices.

Most importantly, Rick is a collaborative colleague who freely shares his expertise to support the development of fellow coaches and their athletes. His technical knowledge, character, and instructional skill make him an outstanding strength and conditioning professional. I recommend VSP without reservation.