Head Coach

Kurt has competed in endurance sports for 2 decades, starting as a cyclist and nordic skier, he found multisport in the late 90’s, and has raced as a triathlete and duathlete since then. Kurt races a “split” season. In the summer he competes in triathlons around the country. Then come winter, Kurt is a top masters skier and winter triathlete.

Kurt spent 6 years in the “mecca” that is Boulder, Colorado trying his hand as an elite cyclist. He was lucky to be able to train with some of the best endurance athletes and coaches in the world! To this day, he uses these principles to guide his athletes. During that time he started helping some local cyclists design training plans based on solid scientific methods and specific goals. This is when the coaching bug bit!

Wanting to continue his coaching, Kurt attended numerous clinics from USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, New England Nordic Ski Assoc and American Swim Coaches Assoc. To this day, continued education and improving his “game” is a top priority for Kurt. He has worked with athletes from first timers, to Ironman World Champions for the past 11 years.

A wealth of scientific knowledge along with practical skills guide Kurt in daily coaching and interaction with athletes. He believes in an approach that is able to help the athlete juggle the demands of training with the hectic lifestyle most of us live.

Academic Achievements

• BS Kinesiology
• USA Triathlon Level III Elite Coach
• USA Cycling Level I Elite Coach 
• New England Nordic Ski Assoc. Level II coach 

Experience

• Endurance Coach since 1997, full time since 2002
• Personal Coach to 2007 IM Amatuer World Champion
• Personal Coach to 3 Long Course Pro Men, including 2008 National Champion
• Staff Coach : Team Vortex Elite Junior Team
• Coach to multiple Kona Qualifiers and IM finishers

Associations & Awards

• 2006/2007 – USA Triathlon All American
• USAT NorthEast Board Member
• 2008/2009Winter Triathlon Worlds Qualifier

Recent Athletic Achievements

• 2007 Tri-Maine Overall Series Champion
• Winner 2008 BOUS Maine Qualifier
• Past Xterra National Championships Qualifier
• Elite Masters Cyclocross Competitor
• Elite Masters Nordic Skier

Kurt is available to coach : triathlon/duathlon/running/cycling and nordic skiing.

Kurts Multisport Coaching Rate is $300.00 per month

Kurt is currently accepting 1-2 athletes for the 2010 and beyond race season.

To contact Kurt, drop him a line at kurt@personalbestmultisport.com

You can check out Kurt’s blog here: http://kurtp.blogspot.com/