Strength & Conditioning

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• Darius Whitehurst | Strength & Conditioning Coach

  A Norfolk native and accomplished collegiate athlete, Darius Whitehurst brings a passion for athletics, education and mentorship to Norfolk Collegiate.
  
  

  A graduate of Maury High School and Catholic High School, Mr. Whitehurst won state championships in the indoor shot put (2015) and outdoor shot put (2016). He went on to compete in collegiate football and track and field, setting a shot put record at Virginia Union University. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting through his studies at Virginia Union University and Alabama State University.
  
  

  In addition to coaching, Mr. Whitehurst teaches geometry at Booker T. Washington High School and owns Kingdom Elite Solutions, a tax and bookkeeping business.
  
  

  His coaching philosophy centers on REED: Respect, Effort, Efficiency and Determination. Through this approach, Mr. Whitehurst strives to help student-athletes build strength, confidence and discipline—qualities that translate into success in athletics, academics and everyday life.

• Lexy Trypuc | Strength & Conditioning Coach

  An experienced fitness professional and former collegiate athlete, Lexy Trypuc has served as Norfolk Collegiate's National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2023.
  
  

  Originally from Long Island, Mrs. Trypuc brings more than 13 years of experience in fitness and coaching. A former collegiate swimmer and national-level rugby player, she began her fitness career as an ACE-certified personal trainer and CrossFit coach before spending more than a decade coaching in Hampton Roads.
  
  

  Mrs. Trypuc holds a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and master's degrees from Old Dominion University and the Naval War College. She served 11 years on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and continues to serve in the Coast Guard Reserve, with 17 years of military service.
  
  

  At Norfolk Collegiate, Mrs. Trypuc emphasizes safe training techniques, confidence and lifelong fitness habits. She is especially passionate about helping female student-athletes discover the benefits of strength training and appreciate what their bodies can accomplish.
  
  

  Outside of coaching, Mrs. Trypuc enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters, hiking, traveling, cooking and staying active. A fun fact? Her favorite lift is the overhead squat, and she's always up for fish tacos!