Jim’s educational accomplishments include numerous formal courses from the college classroom & lab to USACycling multi-day classes and time at a variety of US Olympic Training Centers around the country. Furthermore, Jim has studied with Michael Sylvester, Bicycle Fitting Services, Portland, OR, as well as Tim Crunk, CrunkPT, Greenville, SC - PT, MS, OCS, CFMT, FAAOMPT to become a professional bike fitter.

This expertise and love for the sport of cycling has led Jim to an experience level that allows him to help beginners and intermediates as well as Pro, Olympic, National and World Champion athletes.

Coaching Philosophy:

As a network engineer, father of three, and husband, I know how how hard it is to come by training time. My goal as a coach is to help my athletes balance their desire to compete at their highest ability with their responsibilities to work and family. I tend to work with serious recreational and amateur racers who are dedicated to competing and training.

My particular approach to training is to begin with setting realistic, specific, and attainable goals. From these goals we'll work together to formulate a realistic training plan to achieve those goals. And during the season, we'll work together, when necessary, to adjust your plans and goals according to the realities of life for the amateur athlete.

A self-professed data geek, Dan combines his love of power, heart rate and other performance metrics with an intuitive and human touch into a training philosophy that’s realistic and rewarding. Whole Athlete Development is more than a training schedule -- it encompasses Physical Training, Skill Development, and Building Inner Strength. Based on Dan’s client recruitment numbers, this approach seems to be particularly successful addressing the unique requirements and motives of Female athletes, Juniors and Masters.

I was a competitive rower for four years in college. When I became captain I had the chance to drive and shape a team and knew then this was what was truly in my heart. Coaching was a passion for me.

I quickly got my personal training certification through NASM and my level 1 USA Rowing license. I coached a high school rowing team for 2 years and furthered my desire to help others achieve their inner passions and hidden talents.

Being an all American triathlete myself for 3 years and a successful cat 2 road racer only serves to heighten my love for the athletic lifestyle. What I have achieved on the bike has strengthened me both physically and mentally. I seek to impart these same qualities through training programs from everyday to top competitive athletes.

Coaching Philosophy:

My goal as a coach is to train my athletes based on their unique needs. I look at each athlete as a whole person who has more to life than sport alone. My athletes train smarter and with greater purpose because of a personalized development plan. My focus is from recreational rider to top level competitive athletes.

Now as the Director of Outdoor Programs at Western Carolina University, and with plenty of flexibility to train, Josh has returned to a high level of bicycle racing. In 2006, he once again represented the USA in the Mountain Bike World Championships, earning a 9th place finish in the 30-34 age category. Although he still holds a professional mountain bike license, Josh now races mostly on the road as a category 1 rider for the Globalbike Cycling Team (www.teamglobalbike.org), and is also an avid cyclocross racer.

Coaching Philosophy:

In addition to riding and racing bicycles, Josh has a passion for teaching and helping others discover their athletic potential and realizing the joy that athletic activity can bring to their life. Always willing to share, Josh is full of useful information gleaned from his experience. As a person known to devote a high attention to detail, you can't help but learn and improve when working with Josh.

Josh is available to customize a coaching program specifically for you. Whether you are preparing for that big century ride, just getting started with racing, or are a seasoned veteran of road, mountain bike, or cyclocross racing, Josh can help you achieve your goals with efficiency.

In addition to coaching, Dave continues to pursue his own racing career primarily on the road as a cat 1 racing for Globalbike p/b Catoma Elite Cycling Team (www.teamglobalbike.org).

Dave has also competed in running, swimming, on/off road - tri/bi/duathlons, mtn biking, track and cyclocross races.

Dave is committed to helping athletes mesh their busy lives with training goals by squeezing every ounce of benefit from every second spent training! No matter what your goal may be, Dave would love to help you layout and maximize your training plan.