As a native Texan, I was a weekend warrior for most of my early days. Understanding there was no magic formula to be healthy, in 1991, I began running for fitness. I did my first competition, a local 5K race, in the fall of 1993. Soon after that, I entered the endurance multi-sport world of training and racing with purpose. My view of nutrition and overall health began to improve. After relocating to New Mexico in 1998, I viewed the training as homework and the racing as the exam to measure what I had learned. Over the past 28 years, I have since completed numerous run, bike and multi-sport events, including 9 Ironman finishes. I desire to be an influence in the world of endurance sports with authenticity in life and faith. I want to model and assist others to run the ‘race of life’ with passion and purpose.
I am most fulfilled as I purposefully:
- Serve, assist & inspire others
- Strategically facilitate the navigation of overcoming physical & personal barriers through endurance sports
- Promote balance in life, health & wellness
I have the privilege to assist people of various levels of health & athletic experience to fulfill their goals in the multi-sport world.
I practice a personal, comprehensive, science-based custom training program as the best approach to assist athletes in reaching their goals effectively and efficiently. Each athlete has individual needs and real-life commitments regardless if they are beginners or seasoned competitors. I assess, evaluate and create a truly custom program based on their goals, fitness, and stage of life. Developing a relationship of trust and communication is foundational. I have over 40 years pastoral experience & 28+ years endurance competition experience in addition to my 7+ years of certified coaching. This provides me the opportunity to influence & invest into each athlete personally and professionally.
Certifications/Affiliations
USAT Level 2 certified coach (2018)
USAT Paratriathlon certified coach (2017)
Journey Paratriathlon Camp – Founder & Director
USA Cycling Level 3 – certified coach with Distinction (2013)
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer (2016)
– Fitness Nutrition Specialist (2017)
Master Coach – Bolton Endurance Sports Training (2019)
US Masters Swim certified coach Level 1 & 2 (2017)
Paratriathlon Representative USAT: South Central Region (2018); Rocky Mountain Region (2016-2018)
Dare2Tri (Chicago, IL) – Assistant Coach; Paratriathlon Camp (2016); Injured Military Paratriathlon Camp (2018)
Challenged Athletes Foundation (San Diego, CA) – Assistant Coach; Paratriathlon Camp (2016)
USAT/USABA Vision Impaired Paratriathlon Development Camp – Shadow coach with Mark Sortino at Olympic Training Center, (Colorado Springs, CO 2018)
No Sight, No Limits Paratriathlon Camp – (Chula Vista, CA) Assistant coach; Chula Vista Elite Training Center (2018)
Adaptive Adventures- Albuquerque VA Adaptive Cycling Clinic – (March & October 2018)
Official Coaching Partner- UNM Lobo Triathlon – Albuquerque, NM (2016)
Grasky Endurance Coaching – Staff Coach; Tucson, AZ (2013-2015)
Training Peaks Certified Level 1– (October 2017)
American Red Cross – Certified First Aid/CPR/AED (February 2018)
SafeSport Refresher Training – (August 2018)
Completion Code: USOC-SSR-2014-1-545003
TRX certified instructor (2012)
Endurance Multisport Racing Summary 1993-current:
Triathlon Ironman 140.6 – 9 finishes
- Great Floridian Ironman 2000/2001/2004
- Ironman Utah 2002
- Ironman Arizona 2005/2006/2008/2013/2014
Triathlon Half-Ironman 70.3 – 8 finishes:
- Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon – Lubbock TX 1999/2000/2001/2006
- SOMA – Tempe AZ 2006
- Deuces Wild – Show Low AZ – 2013
- IMAZ 70.3 – Tempe AZ– 2015
- New Mexico Toughman 70.3 – 2016
- 505 Triathlon – 50.5 mile triathlon- 2013
Olympic – 2 finishes
Duathlon – 2 finishes
Quintathlon – 4 finishes
Triathlon Sprint – over 30 finishes
Running:
- 5k – 18 finishes
- 5 miler – 2 finishes
- 10k – 6 finishes
- 10 miler – 2 finishes
Bike Road Race:
- National Qualifier for 2009 20K/40K
If you would like information about working with Scott, please contact him at scott@paraendurance.com.