One of the most enigmatic characters in triathlon, Pete Coulson is also one of the most successful coaches in the history of triathlon. Originally from Australia (and trained there as a junior at the Australian Institute for Sport), Pete Coulson arrived in the U.S., bringing an experience in training that would shape the lives and careers of several of the most successful triathletes in the world.

Pete’s body of coaching work speaks for itself, working with successful pro triathletes Craig Alexander, Chris McCormack, Michellie Jones, Annabel Luxford, Heather Jackson and Matt Reed. He has also worked in tight concert with aerodynamics expert Simon Smart in understanding the technology to best mate athlete with equipment for optimal performance.

The result? Pete led his athletes to a pair of ITU World Championship titles, a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, wins at Wildflower and an impressive four Hawaii Ironman world titles. In total, Coulson had a hand in over 200 victories across triathlon and AMA Supercross.

With fitness proving invaluable to the best athletes in motorsports, Pete’s expertise has segued seamlessly to Motocross, recently coaching AMA Supercross star Davi Millsaps.

Beyond that, Pete is an accomplished athlete in his own right, having earned three Masters World Champion titles on the velodrome.

Pete now brings that expertise, and over 20 years of experience to age group triathletes, working within the daily constraints of work, family and life to bring the best out of his athletes.

Erik loves sport! Equipped with an engineering brain. he opted for physical therapy/healthcare as a career (so he could work in sport). Combine those bits together and you get the world of sport and performance as seen by Erik. That’s not to say that he hasn’t watched, listened, and learned from those in the various industries, but since most of the past 19 years have been directed at “fixing” the things that have gone wrong, he’s gained very refined approaches to biomechanics, fit, and function. There are practices appropriate for the clinic and there are those interactions that are better suited for the well masses. With an aim for enhancing run and cycling mechanics,  we are bringing the enhancement components under one roof to ensure that you not only achieve your goals, but remain healthy and happy as you pursue your limits!

• Erik Bender, PT, HFA
• Daemen College, Buffalo, NY – 1995  Degree in Physical Therapy
• American Sports Institute, Birmingham, Alabama -1996 Sports Medicine Fellowship

Advanced Studies and Practice In:

• biomechanics
• run analysis
• golf swing analysis
• strength and conditioning
• foot orthotics
• manual therapy
• kinesiotaping
• rehab of the shoulder, pelvis, hip, knee and foot
• corrective and performance based bike fits/run analysis since 2003
• Retul certified- 2014
• 18 years collectively of road, track, mountain, duathlon, triathlon racing
• Pro-Am road (i.e. Athens Twilight, Redlands, Tour de ‘Toona, Manhattan Beach Grand Prix)