"Active in the sport of triathlon for over twenty years, I’ve competed at all distances including a full IRONMAN. My coaching adds sports specific strength training that I designed with a focus on body awareness in optimal positions to transfer power where and when you need it most."
MultiSport Performance Institute
I am excited to be one of the outstanding coaches on TEAM MPI (MultiSport Performance Institute). Team MPI is one of the top coaching groups in the endurance sports world.
You want to know more about me and my coaching?
Contact: aaron@teammpi.com
COACH AARON
USAT Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach
Bachelors in Exercise Physiology from Michigan State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy University of Washington
Red Cross CPR and First Responder Certification
TRX Instructor Certification
7X World Champion at ITU Short Course Worlds
4X Ironman 70.3 World Champion
As a Physical Therapist and World Champion Triathlete I often get asked, “How do you train for a Triathlon?”
The answer to this question is that I make sure there is no stone left unturned. The physical, nutritional and mental aspects of training and competing all mesh together and impact the overall outcome.
My athletes are ready when the gun goes off. Training and learning how to compete is a process. I teach my athletes how to trust the process. It is also very important to me that my athletes have confidence in the process and confidence in themselves. This is the mental aspect of training!
My training philosophy is much different than many others. Training must be a part of your life and NOT be your life. My athletes learn how to turn on and turn off the "inner fire" and learn that every workout has a purpose. There are no "junk miles" in my programs.
I also ensure that the training and racing process remains fun and enjoyable. I often have my athletes ask themselves whether they are enjoying training. If the answer is "No" then it is time to change or time to do something else.
SPECIALTY AREAS
BLIND/VI ATHLETE COACHING
As a blindVI athlete myself I have the experiential knowledge of knowing the types of equipment, special considerations for training, training obstacles and resources that blind/VI athletes will need to optimize performance and enjoy their sport. I also have helped in creating the rules that make up the sport of Paratriathlon so have a deep knowledge of everything that needs to be considered when considering those of all levels fo vision. I have coached blind athletes of all vision level and all ability up through world champions.
GUIDE COACHING
When coaching for guiding, you are not just coaching the athlete to do the triathlon themselves. You must take into account many other factors. You are now working with a team and relationships. This means that you account for this in how you coach. I have raced with and trained nearly 100 guides of all abilities and this is definitely one of my areas of passion and expertise.
SPORT SPECIFIC STRENGTHENING
In endurance coaching, often times strength training is forgotten. Even more so, sport specific strength training is forgotten. As a physical therapist as well, I know what muscles are essential for top performances and which areas typically break down and are more susceptible to injury. I have created my own sport specific strength exercises that simulate areas of the swim, bike and run as well as prevent injury.