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Coach JP Bordeleau

Coach JP BordeleauCoach JP Bordeleau doesn't think there is anything out there he can't do without the right preparation and the right attitude. That is the same attitude that he instills in his clients. Motivating someone to try something he or she never thought was possible is one driving force that inspires him. Whether it's running a 5K or completing a 24-hour adventure race, Coach JP gives his clients the physical and mental tools to accomplish the task.

He began his coaching career several years ago with the Chicago Tomahawks, a special needs hockey team. He continues to volunteer with the Tomahawks but has progressed through the ranks of coaching hockey and is currently the head coach at Loyola Academy for the Varsity Maroon squad. Becoming a Spin Instructor was next. While training for various Adventure Races, JP fell in love with Spinning Classes and became an instructor himself. He continues to teach Spinning out of the Evanston Athletic Club. Additionally, he has NASM Personal Trainer certification, USAT Level I and is currently studying for his USA Cycling Level III qualification.

His athletic career started at the age of 2 when his father, a former professional hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, had him on skates. Hockey and golf dominated his life for the next 24 years until a broken arm left him on the sidelines. JP did not slow down, and instead started running with a cast on his right arm and hasn't stopped since. The cast is long gone but not the desire to run and push the limits of his body. Since 2001, he has run 13 marathons (including 2 Ultras), finished several adventure races (including one that lasted 66 hours), along with completing multiple other running, cycling and triathlon races. JP ends the 2008 season with Wisconsin Ironman.

The motto that JP has lived by for the past several years is, if the mind is willing the body is able. That is what he wants his clients to believe after working with him. He looks forward to working with you and helping you reach the next level of your athletic career, whatever that may be.

Instructing and Training Experience
  Sept 07 - Present: Personal Trainer
Duties include performing fitness assessments which include functional movement analysis, strength and cardio tests as well a background check on the client's lifestyle, health, work and fitness history. Based on all these I will create a training program specific to each individual.
 
Feb 06 - Present: Spin Instructor
Duties include running fast paced, fun spin classes based on the Johnny G. Spin program. By creating various classes I keep the programs fresh and challenging to all levels of spinners.
 
Apr 07 - Present: Head Coach Loyola Academy Hockey
Duties include running all practices on ice and conditioning programs off ice. I am also responsible for attending all games and running the bench along with my coaching staff.
 
Work Experience
  Jun 04 - Present: Certified Mortgage Planner
Duties include helping clients find the right mortgage program for either purchases or refinances. By engaging clients in the discussion of what's important to them and their life goals enables me to provide the right mortgage advice.
 
Awards
  2005 Mabley Award - ARC volunteer of the year for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities
2004 Northwest Hockey League Coach of the Year
2004 Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) Youth Coach of the Year
 
Achievements
  5/2008 - Completion of USAT Level I Certification class
8/2008 - Completion of USA Cycling Level III (waiting on results of exam)
8/2007 - Completion of NASM certified personal training curriculum
8/2007 - Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified
2001-2007 - Completion of Chicago Marathon (New Balance Pace Team 06/07/08)
2002/07 - Completion of Lakefront 50K
2003 - Completion of New York Marathon
2003 - Present: Completion of numerous adventure races from 5hrs to 66hrs in length



Coach Darcy Wagner

Coach JP BordeleauDarcy Wagner is new to the EFC coaching staff in 2010. She has participated in a variety of sports during her athletic career, but finally discovered her love of triathlon at the end of her college years. Growing up, she participated in cross country, track, basketball and swimming. In high school, she was a three sport varsity athlete in cross country, basketball and track while at Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, Ohio, earning all-league honors in all three sports. While in college, she was a walk-on member of the Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) crew team and earned an athletic scholarship after her first semester.

Coach Darcy currently serves as the varsity assistant coach for both cross country and swimming at Notre Dame Academy in Toledo where she has helped guide her athletes to top performances at the Ohio state competitions. For the past ten years, Darcy has taught swim lessons and coached youth swimming and diving at Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club. As both an athlete and as a coach, she has been a part of an impressive 17 consecutive league championships.

When she isn't coaching, Darcy is nearing completion of her doctorate work in biomedical engineering at the University of Toledo. Her graduate research focuses on using novel bioceramics for orthopedic pathologies (such as osteoporosis and fractures) using tissue engineering and gene therapy principles.  With Coach Darcy’s immense youth coaching knowledge, personal training and racing experience and outgoing personality, she has much to offer the young triathlete!


Coach Darcy's Goals and Objectives:
  As a Coach, Darcy stresses the importance of individualized, specialized training for her athletes. Delivering scientifically researched training methods and techniques to her athletes, she also places a heavy emphasis on the correlation between sports psychology and performance.  Coach Darcy has vast experience in working with the youth athlete. Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, but there is little emphasis placed on the young triathlete. Darcy's main goal with Energy Fitness Coaching is to bring its unique and exceptional coaching style down to the young triathlete in Energy Fit Kids!
       
 
Coaching History:
  Notre Dame Academy, varsity assistant cross country coach
Notre Dame Academy, varsity assistant swimming coach
Notre Dame Junior Academy, head track coach
Notre Dame Junior Academy, head basketball coach
Notre Dame Junior Academy, head swimming coach
Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club, 9-10 year old swimming age group coach
Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club, head diving coach
 
Coaching Certifications:
 
Alive with MissionMe! Youth Multisport Coach
National Federation of High School Coaches Certification
Catholic Diocese of Toledo CYO Coaching Certification
 
Notable Recent Performances:
  Columbus Half Marathon (2009): 1:37.47
Wheelie Fun Triathlon Series Champion 2009 (undefeated in age group 20-24F)

Coach Bob Duncan

Bob Duncan is partnering with EFC to offer Professional Bike Fitting and Cycling Expertise.

As an athlete, Bob has been involved in Competitive Cycling, Triathlon, and multi-sport since 1983. He has completed 8 Iron distance events between 1995 and 2008 and raced Cat 2 as a competitive cyclist from 1985-2001 excelling at criteriums.

As a Coach, Bob is the founder of Bob Duncan Racing and Veritas Endurance Coaching. He is a world class cycling coach with several exemplary accomplishments. Coaching Highlights include: 1 fourth place finish at ITU long course world championship, Bob's beloved wife Lisa, 4 Ironman World championship qualifiers (6 total finishes), 3 age group USAT  long course champions, 1 Chicago triathlon age group champion, 3 age group winners of the Muncie Endurathon, and current bike coach of Eric Limkeman (2007 USAT rookie of the year), and current coach of Andrew Starykowicz, (http://astarykowicz.blogspot.com) the fastest triathlon cyclist at the 70.3 distance.

Coach Bob's Goals and Objectives:
  As a Coach and professional bike fitter, Bob’s goal is to make you the fastest cyclist you want to be while maximizing comfort and aerodynamics. Delivering scientifically researched training methods and techniques, Coach Bob knows how to improve an athlete’s bike position and what training needs to occur to achieve success! Bob’s main goal with Energy Fitness Coaching is to improve athletes comfort, speed and power on the bike!
 
Coaching and Fitting Experience / History:
  Founder and Creator of Wheelie FunMulti-Sport – Ohio
Inventor and Owner of Veritas Fit System
Founder and Owner of Veritas Custom Cycles
Coaching highlights include: 1 national masters rode race champion, 1 national time trial bronze medal winner, fastest bike split Chicago triathlon 2008, fastest bike split Memphis in May 2008, first bike to T2 70.3 World Championship 2008, course record holder male and female "Heart of the South 200," 3 Ironman World Championship qualifiers.
Professional Bike Fitter
Performed over 9,000 road and triathlon fittings.  Highlights include: 6 national triathlon age group champions, 1 national road race champion, 2 Ironman age group champions, 1 Ironman age group world champion, fastest female age group bike split Ironman Wisconsin 2009 (5:22:30 -Coach Kelly),70.3 World Championship bike split record holder (1:58:49 -Pro Andrew Starykowicz).
Patent Holder for integrated armrest aerobar
 


Coach Steve Block

When Steve jumped into Lake Michigan for his first Chicago Triathlon in 1984, it was the start of his participation in the sport that has spanned nearly 25 years. Like many in “the early days” of triathlon, Steve was a runner who was looking to diversify his training and expand his athletic endeavors. That was well over 100 triathlons ago and Steve is still competing in triathlons with a current focus on Ironman-distance events.

Steve brings a tremendous amount of broad triathlon experience and technical knowledge to EFC. He’s raced at most every triathlon distance and in most every weather condition. He’s seen the trends, training philosophies, nutrition programs and equipment that have shaped the sport and brought it from an oddity (well, some say it still is) to an Olympic event. Every race brings something new, however, and Steve is continually learning through participation in events, interaction with other coaches and camps/seminars. He’s also made nearly every possible mistake in the sport and is committed to keeping you from doing the same!

Throughout a demanding 23-year career as a management consultant for a global firm, Steve balanced his work and family commitments with athletic training and participation. It wasn’t easy and he learned a lot – in particular, that haphazard training leads to poor results. At the longer distances, haphazard training usually results in disappointment and often, injury. He understands that maintaining a work, family and training equilibrium is a challenge and he is committed to helping you develop and execute a plan to attain your goals.

Steve resides in Barrington, Illinois with his wife Mary Anne and two children, Stephanie (14) and Hannah (11).

Goals and Objectives
  • Bring the enjoyment and benefits of multisport participation to a new group of   people
• Help demystify triathlon for those new to the sport – it’s not that complicated! (And the swim really isn’t that bad, either)
• Get a new generation involved in the sport
• Assist others in avoiding the mistakes I’ve made over the years and have FUN in the sport
 
Notable Races
  2008 • Ironman Coeur d’Alene
 
  2007 • Ironman Wisconsin
  2003-2008 • Steelhead 70.3
  80s, 90s and 00s
• Age-group winner, several sprint triathlons
  1984-2008 • Countless Olympic and sprint triathlons, cycling centuries and 10k running
   
   
 
Future Events
  • Ironman Lake Placid – 2009
• Chicago – 2009
• Hawaii Ironman – someday…

 
Qualifications
  • USAT Level I coach
• Mentor and informal coach to runners, cyclists and triathletes for 20+ years
• Red Cross CPR Certification
 
Community Involvement
  • Volunteer at several kid’s triathlons
• Assist with coaching at local youth sports programs


Coach Chelsey Woods

Coach JP BordeleauChelsey is a Springfield, OH native, but currently resides in Bowling Green, OH where she attends college. When she is not running herself, she is working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University. Upon graduation in August of 2010, she hopes to continue her education in Exercise Physiology as well as do research field of athletic performance.

Chelsey has completed two marathons (PR 3:22:55), a variety of road races, a few cycling century/metric centry tours, and was a walk-on for the Bowling Green State University Women’s Cross-country and Track teams. Though she picked up running at the beginning of her collegiate career, she has a clear passion for endurance sports as well as an optimistic attitude toward training.

Coaching Specialty
Chelsey does have a vast array of knowledge to assist a variety of individuals to achieve their fitness goals, but she does specialize in long-distance running (>1600m) training.

Coaching Goals and Objectives
  Chelsey’s goals and objectives for her athletes are to:
- Help athletes realize their potentials by overcoming psychological barriers
- Help athletes enjoy training for their sport
- Educate athletes on training for their sport
- Help athletes avoid injury by listening to their bodies, while still maximizing each training session in order to achieve their performance goals
   
   
 
Highlights and Qualifications
  - CPR and First-Aid certified
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science
- Collegiate and marathon athlete
 
Recent Notable Races
  - Flying Pig Marathon, 2007 (3:22:55)
- Mel Brodt Invitational (5k, XC), 2008 (19:29)
- Randy’s 10-miler, 2009 (1:12:00)
 
Future Events
  - Green Jewel 50k
- Pinckney, MI Trail Marathon
- Cleveland Marathon


Coach Matthew Clark

Coach Matthew ClarkMatt has been involved in the sport of Triathlon for the past 14 years with the last 7 years racing as a professional throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Coach Matt has taken his experience, knowledge and passion for the sport and brings it to his fellow athletes to help them achieve their chosen goals whether it may be toeing the line for their first triathlon or competing in the Ironman world championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Matt became involved in the sport of triathlon after a bet with a high school friend. As soon as he crossed the line he was hooked and triathlon has now been apart of his life for more than 14 years.

Coach Matt has been a New South Wales Institute and Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder, he has represented Australia at World Championships and now is regarded as one of the best swimmers in the sport and a future Ironman winner. With years of training with National Head Coaches and World Ironman and Olympic Distance Champions, Coach Matt has formulated up to date and smart training programs for his athletes.

As an athlete, Coach Matt now focuses on both Ironman and 70.3 distance triathlons and aims to be a multiple Ironman champion by the time he finishes his professional career. But just as much as competing himself he enjoys watching his athletes' race and achieve life long goals.

Coach Matt is a certified Ironman and Olympic distance Triathlon coach and Personal Trainer and is currently studying a Bachelor of Human Movement Science to further his education. His experiences from a beginner, amateur and now professional help him relate to every athlete he comes across. Coach Matt has seen various methods of coaching, both good and bad, and because of his experience and education, he is able to provide sound advice and training methods to all of his athletes.

In Partnership with EFC Matt hopes to hold multiple training camps and swim clinics over the summer months in North America and be hands on with his athletes in their athletic development.

Goals and Objectives
  Help athletes achieve success and accomplish their goals and dreams
Structure athletes training to utilize the hours they have to dedicate to their multisport goals
Show athletes that training does not have to take up your whole life to achieve success
Bring as many people into the sport and improve their health and well being
 
Qualifications
  Level 1 Triathlon Coach
Certificate 3 and 4 in Personal Training
Swim correction certification
Currently studying a Bachelor of Human Movement Science
 
Race History
  USA Sprint Distance Champion 2001
ITU World Junior Olympic Distance Championships, Montreal Canada 4th 1999
Pacific Crest Half Ironman 3rd 2008
Lake Tinaroo Half Ironman 2nd 2005
San Diego International Triathlon 2nd 2003
Over 25 Top 8 race results at 70.3 and Half Ironmans as a Professional from 2005-2008
Personal Record at 70.3/Half Ironman distance-3:56
 
Future Events
  Ironman Canada 2008
Ironman WA 2008
Ironman New Zealand 2009
Ironman Austria 2009
Ironman Hawaii 2009
 
Community Involvement
  Head Coach for Triathlon Pink Women's Beginners Program that raises funds for Breast Cancer research
Head coach at Southport Triathlon Club on the Gold Coast, QLD


Coach Travis Vanderloon

Although Travis was a competitive athlete throughout his high school and college careers, upon graduation he quickly found himself in a stale routine. As with most people, after college Travis found a corporate job where he got the distinct honor of sitting in a 6x10 cubicle all day crunching numbers. After a few years (a few extra pounds) he found himself wanting. Not only wanting a change, but wanting to reignite that passion he used to have towards life. Because of his swimming background he decided to join the local gym and get back in the water in hopes of feeling that zest for life again. However, swimming countless laps with no real purpose was taking its toll and Travis was looking to do something great, something most people only dream about. Then one day it hit him…Ironman Triathlon. While sitting in his cube Travis decided that racing in an Ironman Triathlon was the shot in the arm he so desperately needed.

Fully expecting that training for and racing in an Ironman would be a long and difficult journey Travis gathered up the necessary equipment and started on his journey, not realizing how much his life was about to change. Crossing the finish line of his first Ironman was truly an amazing feeling and it’s something he will never forget. Shortly after his Ironman journey had ended Travis realized that training and racing in triathlons isn’t just another thing to check off his list. It has become and will always remain a major part of his life.

Through the sport of triathlon Travis has ignited his passion for living life to its fullest. Travis firmly believes that anyone is capable of achieving athletic greatness. Greatness is not a title given only to the first person that crosses the finish line; greatness is also for the ‘regular guy’ that has a dream of not necessarily winning the race, but just getting to the finish line. Greatness is having a dream, and not being afraid to go after that dream even in the face of adversity.

Take some time, think about what it is you want to achieve in life and in sport. If you decide that you want to take that first step towards your own personal greatness then Travis will be there to help you along the way. He understands the delicate balance of family, work, and sport, and will help maximize your results while minimizing the impact on the other aspects of your life. Partnering with EFC will allow Travis to give back to a sport that has given him so much and he is looking forward to helping you achieve your dreams.


Goals and Objectives
  Help athletes gain an understanding of their bodies and what they are truly capable of
Work with athletes to minimize the impact of training on family and work commitments
Instill a belief in my athletes that anything is possible and you can do it
Guide athletes down the right path to minimize mistakes and to ensure success
 
Notable Events
  2008 Ironman Louisville  
  2008 Ironman Coeur d' Alene
  2007 Triple By-Pass Challenge (120 miles - 3 Mountain Passes)
  2007
Mt. Evans Hill Climb (26 miles up the highest paved road in North America 14,200 feet)
  2006 Grand Illinois Trail (580 miles)
  2006
Ironman Wisconsin
   
 
Future Events
  Ironman Wisconsin – 2009

 
Qualifications
  USAT Level I coach
Mentor and informal coach to runners, cyclists and triathletes for 5+ years
Red Cross CPR Certification
 
Community Involvement
  Involved in various swim programs in the western suburbs


Coach Justin Mayer

Coach Justin MayerCoach Justin has been involved in the sport of Triathlon for over ten years. Justin gained a great deal of experience in his first decade of triathlon, and can relate to people of all ability levels. Finishing at both the front and back of the pack has provided Justin with knowledge that cannot be learned from a book.

Justin played baseball throughout his youth, which led him to a successful baseball career on his high school varsity team and experience traveling to Australia to play for the prestigious Area Code baseball team. However, Justin's passion for endurance sports won him over. During college he dedicated himself fully to training for endurance events such as the marathon and Ironman. Justin is currently training for the 2007 Ironman Wisconsin where he hopes to qualify for the Hawaii Ironman.

Throughout his multisport career Justin has credited his success to the people around him who have given him both guidance and support. Through coaching Justin hopes to give back to others what he has learned both from his own experience and the experience of others. Justin believes anything is possible with determination and smart training. Furthermore, because of Justin's education in psychology and continuing study in the field of sports psychology he feels that he has many "weapons"; to help people achieve their goals.

"Now bid me run, And I will strive with things impossible, Yea get the better of them." William Shakespeare
 

Goals and Objectives
  Educate athletes on both the mental and physical aspects of endurance sports
Prepare athletes to train and race at their optimum
Learn from the individuals he coaches
 
Notable Races
  2001-2007 7-Time Chicago Marathon finisher (PR 3:10)  
  2004 Boston Marathon Finisher
  2006 Los Angeles Marathon Finisher
  2002, 2004 & 2007 3-Time Ironman Wisconsin Finisher
  2005 Ironman Coeur d'Alene Finisher
  2007 Solider Field 10 Mile 1:05
  2007 Vineman 1/2 Ironman Finisher
 
Triathlon Coaching
  USAT Level 1 Coach
 
Education
  B.A. Psychology University of Chicago
Member PSI CHI National Psychology Honors Society
Deans List 2004-2005 University of Chicago
 
Work and Volunteer History
  Waiter
Tallgrass Restaurant, Lockport, IL, May 2004-Present
Floor Manager and Maintenance Staff
North Pier Athletic Club, Chicago, IL, June 1999-2006
Volunteer
Wild Onion and Wild Scallion Urban Adventure Race, 1999-Present

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