About our Founder
FOUNDER. COACH. MENTOR
Ychlindria Spears Dolcé is the owner and principal trainer of Jump Academy. Founded on a passion for excellence, and a desire to meet athletes exactly where they are, and take them to the next level, Jump Academy aims to be premier in horizontal jumps training services across the nation.
As a state record holder, former national record holder, international champion, collegiate athlete, head Track coach, and the most decorated athlete in Texas high school Track & Field prep history (male or female)--Ychlindria brings a wealth of unique perspectives to her craft.
Coach Dolce enjoys giving each client the individual guidance they need to reach his/her potential and exceed his/her limits. Through intense preparation, realistic goal-setting, and a fun family environment, Jump Academy will motivate, build confidence, and develop athletes into successful flyers--using results-driven techniques.
Jump Academy offers a monthly membership service, which allows clients to take control of consistency, affordability, and manageability, in the pursuit of greatness--never compromising on quality.
Jump Academy is an experience that will allow any athlete to #fly! If you haven't joined us, what are you waiting for?
JA High Jump Coach
John Minton was a nationally ranked high school (AAU All American) high jumper, becoming a student of his craft, and capitalizing on his naturally gifted abilities. In absence of a High Jump coach, John developed his own unique skills for being able to quickly identify areas in the High Jump which need to be developed and implement sound, yet creative drills and cues to help achieve success.
In 1990, John entered the military where he ruptured his knee ending his High Jump career. Following his calling into ministry, John has served the Lord and his community for over 30 years! He is the Senior Pastor at Everyday Christian Fellowship in Cibolo, Texas. Coach Minton started coaching athletes in the High Jump in 1997. He has a heart to coach jumpers who are fueled by their passion for the High Jump, and works in overdrive to help them become the best jumper they can—making connections through his coaching, training techniques, encouragement, and relationship building. John’s desire is to find jumpers early in their career and help them fine tune their approach and over-the-bar technique. John believes in a comprehensive approach to the High Jump. He will, not only teach his jumpers how to implement important drills, but will also draw parallels between the drill and the application of the drill in real time jumping. Most importantly, Coach Minton will help each jumper learn how to approach the High Jump with confidence and mental toughness.
With the use of video recording during training sessions, Coach Minton will help athletes and parents visualize where they currently are along the development spectrum, and understand how to work more independently to analyze their own technique. The ultimate goal is not just that our athletes become all that they can be, but that they will also be able to help others succeed down the road in their journey of life, leaving a legacy of many students who can coach the next generation of High Jumpers.
Meet our JA Assistant
Coach Gaby is a former JA athlete, and high school State medalist in the Triple Jump, hailing from the great city of Leander.
Most recently, she won the 2022 Outdoor Southland Conference championship, in the Triple Jump, as a member of the UIW Track & Field squad. More importantly, Gaby was named to the Academic All-American team, for her efforts in the classroom.
Gaby handles much of the day-to-day JA operations, and is most as well as, assists with jump sessions and clinics. Coach Gaby will be training our "Little Flyers" group, which accommodates ages 7-12.