Coaching Bio
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12 years ago, Kyle found triathlon while working through crippling anxiety and panic attacks. Today, he is an All-American triathlete with years of coaching experience at the Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman distance. Kyle still loves racing and is also coached within the Tristar organization, so he knows firsthand the value of an informed coach to provide structure, emotional support, and racing plan guidance. The impact an informed and empathetic coach can have on an individual’s life is invaluable, and he feels grateful to serve that purpose as a member of the Tristar Athletes team.
In College, Kyle was a Division I Collegiate rower, but decided to take a break from the demands of the sport his senior year. During this time, he began to suffer from panic attacks and constant anxiety, which only grew worse with each passing month. Post- college, Kyle was a a self-described “shell of my former self” with no direction in life and no confidence in his ability to manage a normal life. Then he discovered triathlon. After setting a goal of completing a local sprint triathlon, Kyle found the swim, bike, and run training to be exactly what he needed to find balance in his life once more. From that point on, Kyle made sure to keep training as a pillar in his life. While he found some success in the sport on his own, it wasn’t until he began working with TriStar Principle Coach Cliff Scherb that he began to see his true potential in this sport, going from age group podiums to an overall contender in just about every race he entered.
Career Highlights
8 Overall Wins
14 Overall Podiums
16 Age Group Wins
37 Age Group Podiums
Rev3 Maine Half - 4:26:13 (Personal Record)
Park City Mossman Olympic - 2:08:05 (Personal Record)
Sandy Beach Sprint - 55:22 (Course Record)
Multiple USAT All American Triathlete
“Hello Tristar Athletes!
I consider myself lucky to be in a position to do what I love: train, race and coach endurance athletes. I know what it is like to balance a full time job and full time family commitments, but it is possible and so rewarding. I found the proper balance with the help of a coach, and hope to help you do the same. I am ready and able to coach athletes of all levels, racing all distances. Whether you are looking to take your training and racing to the next level, or simply looking to gain structure and guidance in your exercise program, I am here to help!”
Coach Kyle’s Blog
Coach Kyle’s local race support this season
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I began competing in triathlons back in 2009. I loved everything about the sport and ate up all information available as a new student in the game. While training and racing fed my obsession, being self-coached presented several challenges, namely a performance plateau. I enjoyed a brief stint with a coach in 2011 that produced some desired results and overuse injuries that ultimately steered me away from coaching for another 4 years. While I tried to recreate the PRś achieved under a coach between 2012-2015, I simply wasn't getting faster, which was a problem.