Coach Rod Endurance Underground
- Believe in a holistic approach with individualistic application, analysis and synthesis.
- Strong scientific knowledge base with a focus on evolution of training theory.
- Development of novel protocols in glycogen preservation through metabolic efficiency, nutrient timing, and adrenal management.
- Continued innovation utilizing cross-disciplinary application of training principles across strength, power and endurance sports.
- Aspire to develop athletes to represent Team USA at the highest level.
Bio
Experience
2011-Present Head Coach
Endurance Underground Houston, Texas, USA
2014-Present Head Exercise Physiologist
Athlete Assessment Center, University of Houston Houston, Texas, USA
2010-Present High Performance Coach
Dreamfar Triathlon Boston, Massachusetts, USA
2013-Present Boston/Providence Marathon Team Coach
Running4Rare/Genzyme Boston, Massachusetts, USA
2002-Present Strength & Power Coach Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Credentials
2014-Current IAAF Academy Coach (highest level)
International Association of Athletics Federation HQ Florestine, Monaco
2012-Current USA Track and Field Elite Coach (highest level)
USA Track & Field National Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2009-Current USA Cycling Level 1 Coach (highest level)
USAC Headquarters Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2015-Current IRONMAN® Certified Coach
Ironman World Headquarters Tampa, Florida, USA
2011-Current USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach
USA Triathlon National Headquarters Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2002-Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NSCA Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Education
In Progress Ph.D. Program in Kinesiology (Immunology/ Sport Science)
University of Houston Houston, Texas, USA
August 2001 Master of Science in Biology (Molecular Genetics) (summa cum laude)
University of Denver Denver, Colorado, USA
June 1996 Bachelor of Science in Biology (Biochemistry) (cum laude)
University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Location
Houston, TX
United States
Preferred Athlete Levels
Advanced, Professional
Services
1-on-1 Coaching, Consultations, Group Coaching, Local Coaching, Remote Coaching, Nutrition, Mental Skills, Biochemical Analysis
Sport Types
Triathlon, Road Cycling, Running, Cyclocross, Duathlon, IRONMAN, XTERRA, Cross Country Skiing, Adventure Racing, Collegiate Cross Country
Languages
English
Houston, TX
United States
77004