Philosophy
“My ultimate goal is to create an environment (educational, challenging, supportive and motivational), that allows you to grow as an athlete and achieve your goals.
I want you to know, not only what to do each session, but why you are doing it, and how it will make you a better athlete.
Above all, I want to empower you to be able to make smart training decisions so you can adapt to the demands of life and racing as they present.”
Nigel Pietsch
Coaching is about the person, not the plan. While there are many off-the-shelf or internet-based training plans available, they fail to recognise that the first principle of coaching is individualisation. It is impossible for one plan to fit all. Nothing can provide the coach with an understanding of you and your goals better than face-to-face meetings.
Programs focus on your development as an athlete and as an individual, not only do we guide your training, but we also guide your development as a person. We help you to overcome barriers, enjoy your successes, manage your time, and deal with challenging situations. You won’t find any cookie-cutter programs – every session is targeted to the individual.
Nigel Pietsch Coaching offers ongoing training programs designed with your experience level, personal goals and daily time and life constraints in mind. Regardless of what level you are competing at now, if you are committed to getting to the next level, we can help you get there.
He coaches athletes with young families, challenging schedules and conflicting time demands. Since he writes programs one at a time, he can adjust and compensate for these special needs, making changes quickly. He also recognises that situations change – and as such, can adapt programs should changes in circumstance occur.
He has adopted a policy where we do not pedal or push products or have alliances that limit your chance to grow as a person. You won’t see our home page littered with sponsors. Not one product, bike or shoe brand works for everyone. Our goal is to make sure you find the one that is best for you. Yes, there are companies that we are aligned with but there are no commercial relationships in place. These companies have earned the right to be promoted for the level of service they provide – we are not sweetened with kick-backs.