Check out the reaction to our February clinic in this great testimonial:  

Coming from a competitive swimming background including AAU, USA Swimming, High School and Big 10 Varsity Swimming, I have been coached by some of the best. However, I can’t believe how much science has been put into the sport of swimming over the last 10 years. My stroke needed to change to keep up with the science of the sport. I am now swimming more efficiently and faster than I have in the past 7 years of doing triathlons. With 6 power packed hours of instruction, video analysis, pool pace charts and some new swim workouts I have seen my times drop by over 25%.  This clinic is well worth the price!! – Kevin Cleary

Bike Clinic Video

Just ask Jim Bonnell, who, in his second full cycling season and first year will Kelli Emmett, was able to secure 5 wins and take the podium in the expert 30-39 Mountain Bike class in every race he entered. He capped off the season with a 4th place finish at the Iceman from a 5th wave starting position, and hopes to take advantage of a wave 1 start next season.

“Coaches certainly shorten the learning curve. However, when your coach has competed at the highest level for over 10 years and been trained by various high level coaches, the experience factor is pretty much unbeatable,” Bonnell said of his training time with Emmett.

Bonnell credits Emmett’s insight and assessment skills as setting her apart from ‘ordinary’ coaches.

“Any coach can assign workouts and follow a general workout regime. Kelli is able to understand the strengths and weaknesses of a rider.  Then, focus on how to improve.  I have been able to maintain and improve my strong areas and almost eliminate some relative weaknesses. It seems Kelli has a knack for getting to know an athlete.”

If you’d like to boost your performance and optimize your training time, contact us to be matched with a coach who can take you to new heights!

“Jake is an extremely hard working young man, with some of the best focus I’ve seen in an athlete of his age,” said Mark Olson, head coach at Athletic Mentors.

“He is very committed to whatever he is working towards, be it sports or academics.  Jake holds well OVER a 4.0 GPA and is a leader in class academically. He is also very active with the National Honor Society.  I feel Jake is just getting started showing his ability to contribute to the Blue Devils’ win column and I’m looking forward to watch him progress.”

Check it out at http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/game/news/1145646/

Click the following link to listen to the interview and then come see us Saturday morning at the YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids starting at 9am!  Morning Show Interview

If you know of anyone that may be interested in the free clinics, please send them our way!

Click here to register for any of the following free clinics: 

Triathlon 101 – Jan 21, 9:00am– 10:15am

For athletes new to the sport or considering getting into triathlon

Equipment, training and racing tips, nutrition, transitions and USAT rules

Swim – Technique & Training – Jan 21, 10:30am – 11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Swim stroke technique discussions and training recommendations

Bike – Technique & Training – Feb 11, 9:00am – 10:15am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Cycling technique and bike fit discussions and training recommendations

Run – Technique & Training – Feb 11, 10:30am – 11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Running technique discussions and training recommendations, including bricks

Women’s Panel Discussion – Mar 10, 9:00am – 10:15am

For all ladies, beginner to intermediate

Open question and answer format with experienced athletes and coaches

Race Day Clinic – Jun 2, 9:00am – 10:15am

For all participants of the 2012 Grand Rapids Triathlon

What to expect on race day, course details, logistics, spectator info & more

Join us for one of our 2-day sessions: 

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Kalamazoo College Pool

Click here for more info

Wolverine Resolution Run (4 mile) – Dec 31, 3:30pm, East Grand Rapids

New Years Eve Run, Walk & Ramble (5K) – Dec 31, 6:00pm, Holland

John Daley Memorial One One Run (2.2 or 4.4 mile) – Jan 1, 1:00pm, Kalamazoo

Sergeant Preston, Yukon King 6 Mile / 5K Memorial Run – Jan 1, 11:00am, North Muskegon

“Brent has impressed me from the first day I met him with his toughness, both physically and mentally.  He showed up every day for our summer training camp prior to the start time and shot pucks and worked on his stick-handling.  The kid is extremely committed to becoming to best hockey player he can be.  BGU made a great decision to recruit Brent and I feel strongly that Brent will make an impact the day he shows up at BGU,” said Head AM Coach Mark Olson.

“We are really looking forward to working with Brent this coming summer to prepare him for his college hockey debut.”

Follow this link to read the Lincoln Stars Blog: http://www.lincolnstarsblog.com/2011/07/congratulations-to-brent-tate.html