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Over the next few weeks I will be showcasing some of my favorite photos that I have taken while shooting for the University of New Mexicos athletics!

For over a year now I have photographed 14 of 18 sports at UNM as an "intern" and was apart of the first interns to be brought on (including @flikzbymx and @nate.p_flics ) Through the span of a year my photos were featured on Mountain West graphics, bowl game graphics, numerous articles, and in murals. I also had the opportunity to network with some of the best people on staff at UNM and SIDs from other universities. This internship also allowed me to travel with teams to lots of places like Las Cruces & Gallup NM, Lincoln NE, Moraga CA, and Honolulu HI. With all that being said this is not the end of my time with UNM but until the interns are paid I will return.

Enjoy my photo series, Best of UNM!

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FINAL: UNM 3, CSUN 2. Siri, play “Mr. Brightside” #newmexico #unmlobos #golobos

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We Love having our college athletes come back and WORK in the summers. An Off-Season of Separation for the BUILT Alum.

Looking forward to seeing their successes this year.

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Set 1/2:: my favorites from UNM v Gonzaga (1:3)

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UNM attacking midfielder Mia Barela is in her second year of being a Lobo, and I’m excited to see what the former GPOY has in store. For those who don’t know, Barela graduated from Las Cruces HS and had over 100 goals while playing for the Bulldawgs. Here’s an interview with Mia brought to you by @transcend_nm #newmexico #albuquerque #unmlobos #golobos #lascruces

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There’s a difference between Training Speed & Actually Developing Speed.

Most coaches just do the first one.

Developing speed is different.

DM SPEED for information on our Sprint Into Fall Speed Series. 10 spots.

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If you’re doing the same “speed work” as everyone else but still feel slow in games, you’re doing the wrong sh*t.

A lot of coaches just copy random sprint workouts with ZERO idea what they’re actually training. Someone’s gotta say it.

Real speed comes from fixing how you move first: positions → force → then top speed.

If you play a field sport, stop guessing with speed work and start training on purpose.

Save this for your next speed session and follow for real game-speed training.

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STOP Guessing with your Speed Work. If you’re a field sport athlete, this is how you get ahead of 99% of your competition.

1.) When you stop guessing and start training with a plan, you separate fast from everybody else.

2.) Real progress comes from testing where you’re deficient. Then training that on purpose.

3.) Most coaches & players may be just guessing with “speed work” Random ladders, cones, and TikTok drills.

Follow for real field-speed training that actually shows up on game day.

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Top speed isn’t the reason athletes get beat - this is.

1.) Most field athletes don’t lose because their slower top speed. They lose in the first 3 steps.

2.) Running “with effort” and high volumes of conditioning, is NOT Speed Training.

3.) If you play a field sport, train how you start, cut, and react before obsessing over top speed and conditioning.

Follow for more legit speed training, not TikTok fluff.

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Most athletes get stronger every year… but never get faster.
Here’s why.

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BUILT WRAPPED 2025.
This year, BUILT athletes didn’t just train.
They competed with themselves & earned outcomes.

These results weren’t accidental, they were professionally structured, measured, and engineered.

• Scholarships & new college offers
• True Speed Development & Faster Sprint Speeds (not stopwatches)
• Force, Power, and Deceleration Improvements
• Consistency, not just talent

87% of BUILT athletes improved in 3+ performance qualities
Speed. Power. Force. Deceleration. Availability.

We don’t guess.
We don’t chase trends.
We build athletes, the right way.

Swipe through to see who’s taking their game to the next level.

We’re proud of every single Built Athlete who is on their journey of progress, development, and growth.

Never Stop Building. 2026 is going to be even better.

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UNM Hoco Game 🐺📸
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