As an assistant coach at Findlay, he worked
primarily with the sprinters and hurdlers,
using filming software to evaluate their
biomechanics. He was a two-time All-American
sprinter at Findlay, and holds the school
record in the indoor 500-meters.
Prior to returning to Findlay, he was the
head track and field coach at Tourtellotte
Memorial High School in Connecticut and
the head cross country coach at Thompson
Middle School, also in Connecticut.
Labonte earned his Level 1 USATF coaching
certification in 2005, and has been a NSCA
certified strength and conditioning specialist
since 2003.