Triathlons, any distance Ultra running Running, 5K to marathon

Running and Triathlon are my passions. I cannot envision a world in which I do not do them every day. I love to see that passion in others. It fuels me. I believe a coach should treat the person as an individual and help them find the athlete already within and cultivate that to achieve their goals. Make their goals my goals. The athlete needs to be given the opportunity to develop his/her skill level in a structured learning environment that constantly challenges the athlete while providing both encouragement and support. Each athlete needs to develop their core skills constantly to provide them with a solid base as they progress. The athlete will benefit when exposed to the challengers of competition that require effective decision making and precise execution under pressure. When dealing with highly motivated and committed athletes the level of individual communication is important, giving them the opportunity to provide input to help deliver the overall plan that is specific to their development. There is no substitute for hard work. My goal is to learn what motivates the athlete (daily communication, weekly recap, email, phone, texting) what the athletes pain limiters are (what do they like the least and need the most help with), what is going on in the rest of their life….I gather a lot before we set up a plan. From there I am all about what is realistic, setting attainable goals- long term and short term and keeping the athlete engaged. No cookie cutter plans, constant feedback and monitoring and regular communication. Come race day there are no surprises….we have practiced it all and emotionally gone through all that is possible.