The Aspire 'One to One' Performance Coaching Programme
Welcome to Southern Cycle Coaching. Besides delivering training opportunities to various national cycling federations, from around the globe (#WCC-Korea), and delivering training sessions in the British Cycling South Region, we also offer 1 to 1 coaching, which draws upon 25 years of experience in the field. Below are a list of features and benefits Riders on the Aspire programme can enjoy.
The number of 'Aspire' coached riders is limited to 5 or less, to allow for the proper time and focus to be given to each rider's training.
The setup process includes an initial consultation to discuss & agree the working relationship and objectives of the coach-rider partnership.
>> Disciplines coached include Road, Time Trial, and Track Sprint & Endurance,
>> Aspire coached riders are looking to achieve elite status with the aim and talent to join and ride at UCI Continental or Pro Conti level and are aiming to race internationally .
>> Previous Aspire level riders include riders who have won medals, and titles, at national, continental and world level, & riders who have both join and ridden for UCI Continental Teams.
The Training Peaks and portal and WKO5 is used as a basis to prescribe record and provide detailed reviews of training data.
>> The monthly fee includes a free Training Peaks Premium account.
Regular one to one communication includes the use of WhatsApp, phone calls, Zoom and if local, face to face meet ups, and or rides together. Furthermore, where it is feasible, I can attend and support aspire riders at races (daily expenses fees apply) .
>> Individualised tapering is given for all target events.
>> Prescribed training is based on scientific literature.
Training plans aligned with target events, are updated monthly and refined on a weekly basis (or as and when required), taking into account the rider's current status.
>> Prescribed training can be amended at short notice.
Proven tactical guidance for both individual and team approaches.
>> Detailed guidance is given on how to structure & plan competition days
Aspire programmes include Integrated Strength, Condition, Flexibility and Mobility sessions, phased to align with target events.
>> Guidance offered on the correct techniques to use for strength and conditioning exercises Can be reviewed via video/video calls.
>> Movement screening testing is available to assess a rider’s level of physical condition.
Training Zones are tailored to the rider.
>> Rider education is given on how to use training zones, and to understand their limitations.
Expert guidance on nutrition and sports supplements.
>> Access over a decades of expertise into testing and researching of sports supplements, many of the studies worked on are published in international scientific journals.
Guidance on various approaches to annual planning.
>> Expertise in using polarised, reverse, traditional and hybrid annual planning systems
Seamlessly work with sports therapists and other performance support specialists to ensure rider support is optimised.
>> Professional connections with numerous local specialists that can offer specific support
Performance testing options are available.
>> Extensive experience of designing as well as conducting tests.
>> Gym or cycle ergometer based testing
>> Eight years experience of working with Wattbikes as a testing and training tool.
>> Lab based testing can be arranged at a number of local universities.
>> Coming in 2021 Aero Testing
Cost:
Initial Consultation and setup is £100
The monthly Aspire fee is £150 per month, this includes subscription to a Training Peaks Premium Account
If you are interested in what you have read and would like further information, I am to happy to discuss your coaching requirements with you.
I am contactable by email / message or by phone/WhatsApp. If you would like me to call you back, please message me your name, telephone number and a convenient time to call.
I am contactable by email / message or by phone/WhatsApp. If you would like me to call you back, please message me your name, telephone number and a convenient time to call.