What got me into coaching was the over whelming need give back from what I got from the sports I raced. The experiences I had over the years racing drove me to become the best coach that I am for my athletes. I believe in coaching the athlete and not the sport which brings a very personalized method in the way I coach my athletes. What I can offer you as a coach is the extensive experience in racing and how to prepare for those goal races not just physically but mentally. From the age of 4 when I ran my first 10k to racing 50k's today I can help you sharpen your competitive edge. In this 40 years of experience, I have raced BMX as youth, ran cross country and track at the state level in high school and for Syracuse University. I have raced numerous endurance races and have raced competitively in triathlon sprints to half Ironmans, in the mile, 50 milers and countless cyclocross races finishing on the podium, top ten finishes and age group wins. I am currently a lvl 1 USA Track and Field Coach, USA Track and Field Cross Country Specialist, USA lvl 2 Cycling Coach and I am the current run and cycling coach for the Northshore Youth Triathlon Team.