George Ganoung   Otterhaus Performance Coaching

Bio

Coaching Highlights

• Worked with over 40 athletes in 15 states and 5 countries in road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon, duathlon and running.
• Athletes have included both men and women from beginners to seasoned veterans, and from juniors to masters.
• Goals have ranged from those who were looking to maintain a more healthy lifestyle and generally improving fitness, to aspiring nationally competitive elite athletes looking for a mix of mental, tactical and fitness coaching.
• 9 athletes earned racing category upgrades with USA Cycling. 6 competed in National Championship competition and 5 in World Championship competition.
• Other highlights include: a first time triathlon finisher; first time half Ironman triathlon (70.3) finisher; first time Ironman triathlon (140.6) finisher and first time Powerman Zofingen Duathlon finisher.
• Practical experience training with heart rate since 1997 and power since 2003.
• Category 1 Cyclist, former Pro/Elite Duathlete, 16 years competitive cycling experience, 20 years competitive running experience, 7 years competitive duathlon/triathlon experience.
• Retired military officer, first hand experience balancing demanding work and family with competitive endurance sports.

Certifications

• USA Cycling Level 2 & Certified Power Based Training Coach
• USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach
• TrainingPeaks Level II Certified Coach
• US Military Endurance Sports Affiliate Coach

Full background: http://www.otterhaus.com/coaches.html

Location

Hedgesville, WV
United States

Preferred Athlete Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Services

1-on-1 Coaching, Consultations, Local Coaching, Remote Coaching

Sport Types

Road Cycling, Running, Cyclocross, Duathlon, High School Cross Country, Collegiate Cross Country

Languages

English

Athlete Requirements

Prefer powermeter for cycling and heart rate monitor for cycling and running, but not required.