About Us

At SOLO, we are a team of two UCI engineering alumni, Jenelle King and Dmytro Firsov. As former student Track & Field athletes, we are passionate about the sport and noticed a significant barrier to entry in competitive athletics. Track & Field programs are often large, with limited coaching staff who are unable to give each athlete the individual attention needed to reach their full potential. As a result, many athletes turn to private coaches for one-on-one training. While these coaches provide valuable knowledge and feedback, their services are often costly.

Motivated by our own experiences and a desire to make high-quality coaching more accessible, we founded SOLO. Our AI-powered app merges our expertise in engineering and athletics to offer personalized training plans, real-time feedback, and the motivation athletes need to succeed—all at an affordable price


Jenelle King

Founder & CEO

Dmytro “Dima” Firsov

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

FAQs

  • No, anyone can register for an account with SOLO!

    While SOLO is designed with features that cater specifically to Track & Field athletes and coaches, it is open to anyone interested in improving their athletic performance. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone simply curious about the platform, SOLO welcomes all users. You do not need any formal affiliation with a sports team or program to get started.

  • The number of athletes that can be added to a coach’s profile is determined by the coach themselves. SOLO provides flexibility for coaches to manage their profiles based on their specific needs. Whether you’re coaching a small team or working with a large number of athletes, you can add as many athletes as necessary. This allows coaches to track the progress of each athlete individually, ensuring personalized feedback and tailored workout plans for everyone under their guidance.

  • No, you do not have to be affiliated with an athletic program to register for an account with SOLO. SOLO is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of whether you are part of an official sports program or training independently. This inclusivity allows solo athletes, recreational runners, and fitness coaches from various backgrounds to use the platform to improve their skills and track their progress.

  • Any MP4 video can be uploaded to SOLO. The platform is compatible with the widely-used MP4 format, ensuring that users can easily upload their training videos without worrying about file compatibility issues. This flexibility allows athletes and coaches to capture and analyze performance from various devices, whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or professional camera.

  • There is no limit on the number of videos that can be uploaded at any given time. SOLO provides users with the freedom to upload as many videos as needed to analyze and track performance. This feature is especially beneficial for athletes and coaches who want to document multiple training sessions, compare progress over time, or capture different angles of a performance for more detailed analysis.

  • Only one athlete of focus should be in a single video. SOLO’s video analysis tools are designed to provide detailed feedback on individual performance. To ensure accuracy in the analysis, it's recommended that each video focuses on one athlete at a time. This allows the platform’s AI algorithms to accurately assess metrics like form, speed, and technique without interference from other participants.

What People Are Saying

  • Nate Brown, Director of Cross Country/Track & Field at University of California, Riverside

    "Creating personalized training plans for each of my athletes is extremely time consuming, but crucial to their development."

  • Jevan Dorbor, former Redondo Union High School Track & Field Athlete

    "There were about 50 Track & Field athletes on my high school team but only three coaches. I received personal advice but never personalized training plans. I tracked my own progress using the Notes app on my phone."

  • Tony McClain, Personal Trainer

    "I currently have about 25 trainees. I do create personalized training plans for all my clients but the process is very time consuming. I do not store these plans nor do I analytically track my clients’ progress. I simply pay attention to changes in their bodies and skill level to understand their progress."