Frank (I) founded FasCat Coaching in 2002 and has been a full time coach since 2004. To this day it is a dream come true to be able to help cyclists as a coach.
Back in the day, I raced competitively first as a mountain biker and then as a category 1 roadie for 10 years. Drawing on my mountain bike strengths, as a road cyclist I was a good all rounder but excelled in time trials. After the 2005 season, I "retired" to dedicate more of my energy to being a coach, not to mention a family man. This allowed me to take on projects like working for the Priority Health Professional Cycling Team in 2006 and then the US National Team in Europe for 2007.
I started training with power in 2001 and couldn't have become the athlete or the coach, I am today without such a training tool. Power Based Training allows me to utilize my sport science background to maximize athletic performance in ways that just aren't possible without it.
Training with power is a large portion FasCat's Coaching philosophy but not the end all. I still rely heavily on getting to know the athlete, my experience as a racer & a coach plus motivating with a hands on approach.
Jason Hilimire, Apprentice Coach
Jason is the successful "Apprentice" candidate chosen over a long list of well qualified coaches. Since Jason is a former FasCat athlete he knows the inner workings of FasCat's coaching style and attention to detail.
Originally from Rochester, NY, Jason has recently relocated to Boulder, CO to fulfill his apprentice coach position with FasCat. As a Level II Certified USA Cycling Coach, Jason is knowledgeable in power-based training and the FasCat methodology. Jason is a Pro level Mountain Biker and Category 2 Road Racer, with a primary focus on endurance mountain bike racing.
With Jason's coaching experience, knowledge about training with power and its application to mountain bike racing, he will be an asset to any cyclist's performance.
To learn more about Jason's coaching please email him at jason@fascatcoaching.com
Frank Pipp, Apprentice Coach
Frank (the other Frank) has been a top level US Professional Cyclist for 5 years who boast wins in several top level US races. But before he was a "pro" pro Frank was an up and comer midwest cyclist from a competitive family of 7. He's put in his time training, racing, travelling and navigating the US pro circuit. Now Pipp is ready to share with you how to make it in the world of cycling.
Pipp brings a wealth of experience to FasCat Coaching having won some of the biggest races in the US. Add in that he's been a FasCat athlete since 2007 and is an all around smart guy, and his coaching is a triple threat that you'll have ias weapon when you toe the line of your big races.
Pipp will be leading a 4 Sunday series of skill based clinics & group rides in January and February to kick off the 2009 season. If you'd like to improve your criterium and road racing skills, he's one of the best to learn from.
To learn more about Frank's coaching please email him at pipp@fascatcoaching.com
