Irvine, CA
Phone: 949-338-6682
Specialty: Swimming, Running and Triathlon Coach
Coaching Philosophy: Do it RIGHT, Do if FASTER, Do it LONGER. Learn proper technique first, then build speed and finally endurance. Overall mileage is not as important as doing things at the right intensity. Use KEY workouts to develop racing skills.
Credentials: Irvine Novaquatics Masters & Triathlon Coach. Sprint & Olympic Distance specialist for www.Multisports.com. Pose Method Certified Level II Coach. Fit Institute SlowTwitch (FIST) Certified Triathlon Bike Fitter. Total Immersion Senior Instructor. ASCA Level 5 Masters swimming coach. USAT Certified Coach. Guest coach for USAT National Team Camps. Has coached several world class swimmers. 1990 USMS Coach of the Year. Several time USMS National Swimming Champion and record holder. Has attended USCF development cycling camp. Raced as pro triathlete 1988-1992.
San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-523-9577
Specialty: Kayaking
Coaching Philosophy: The right technique will make you faster, safer, and less prone to injury much more rapidly than training alone, and much less expensively than with equipment alone!
Credentials: American Canoe Association: Open Coastal Instructor; British Canoe Union: 5 Star (Sea), 4 Star (Surf), Level 4 Coach (Sea). I have coached kayaking for over 10 years at all levels and in several disciplines including sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking. I particularly enjoy endurance sea kayaking and have paddled from San Pedro to Catalina Island and back 3 times. I race sea kayaks on occasion and generally place in the top 3 overall – men included. I learned early how much speed can be found in technique because as a kayak instructor and guide I never trained very fast, or very far, but I had lots of time to learn how to paddle very well. I have also learned how much difference a little planning and strategy can make when you know how to predict currents, use eddies to your advantage, and draft off your team mates (or competition) to save energy! In addition to coaching students to be faster and safer, I know that the techniques I coach will keep them racing for many years without the wrist and shoulder injuries that plague sloppier paddlers.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone: 805-558-1606
Specialty: Mountain biking
Coaching philosophy: My teaching style helps you learn correct riding technique while building upon your skill and confidence. No matter what your level, I can help you get better. How? By being an "interactive video camera": I'll show you what you're doing and help you improve by making adjustments to your technique. I use proven methods that have worked for literally thousands of riders.
Credentials: Began riding mountain bikes in 1983 in the Santa Monica Mountains. Began racing in 1985 and attained the rank of Expert, garnering a factory sponsorship from Yeti Cycles and numerous top-10 finishes in national level competition, including fourth overall in the nation in 1988. Mountain bike journalist and advocate for over 13 years: Editor of Mountain Biking magazine (Challenge Publications) for over seven years during the late 80s and early to mid-90s; author of Golden Books' "Mountain Biking", and co-author of Fine Edge Productions' "Riding Santa Monica Mountain's Best Trails"; helped found the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA) and the City of Thousand Oaks' Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee (COSTAC) in 1987 and 1988 respectively; began teaching mountain bike skills in 1988 at the Learning Tree University and started the Introduction to Mountain Bike Skills class for CORBA in 1992 (free class the first Saturday of each month); currently the Gear Editor at Weider Publications' Men's Fitness magazine. Visit my website at www.mountainbikeskills.com for more information.
Malibu, CA
Phone: 310-573-9060 Fax: 310-573-9827
Specialty: Cycling. Ironman and half Ironman distances as well as Mountain Bike Triathlons.
Coaching Philosophy: My purpose is to aid athletes in achieving their goals through proper training techniques. I work hard to match coaching styles with the athletes learning styles in order to expedite improvement in athletic performance and confidence. The information I provide is accurate, honest and sound, and I prioritize both safety ('cause you're probably gonna have a workout again tomorrow) and fun ('cause the multisport lifestyle should be better than a sharp stick in the eye).
Credentials: USA Triathlon Certified Coach, NASM Certified (National Academy of Sports Medicine), Former pro skier with ten years of teaching and coaching as well as level 3 certification in PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and if you're curious of the relevance here, email me and I'll try to explain. Competitor in the inaugural Eco-Challenge Utah '95. Several top-five finishes in one-day adventure races including Hi-Tec, Triple Bypass and more.
Team Epinephrine
Big Bear Lake, CA
Phone: 909-866-7642
Address: P.O. Box 6843, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Specialty: Adventure racing skills and strategy
Competitor Magazine's "Adventure Racer of the Year," Paul Romero is an adventure racing instructor, paramedic, and ski patrol supervisor (on snowboard) with a background of athletic excellence including: 8th place in the Discovery Channel Eco-Challenge in Morocco, 11th place in Patagonia, 2nd place in the brutal Elf Authentic Adventure Race in the Philippines, and recently returned from the 2000 Elf in Brazil. In addition he has had 18 podium finishes (including several wins) in shorter, sprint style adventure racing across the U.S. Paul is a former spokesperson for the Hi-Tec Adventure Race Series, and is currently working as a consultant and course designer.
Over the years, his drive to experience and excel in a variety of disciplines and to push himself repeatedly to his physical and mental limits has taken him around the world. His varied interests include alpine snowboard racing, kayaking, mountaineering, trail running, mountain biking and Expedition Racing.
Paul is owner/director of Team Epinephrine Adventure Racing Camps/Clinics (a.k.a. E-Camps) Personal coaching available in virtually every aspect of Adventure Sports, specializing in Adventure Racing (of all shapes and sizes). Situated in Big Bear Lake, Paul lives and trains in the ultimate environment for the adventure lifestyle. Arrange for training in the mountains, or near your home. Rates are very reasonable, and vary upon discipline/location, etc. Group discounts available.
