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Tracey Drews

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C O A C H B I O	Name	Tracey Drews
	What Carmichael Training Systems says about this coach:	Tracey is a rare example of CTS Camp Athlete turned coach. She so enjoyed her CTS Camp experience as an athlete that she applied for the coaching residency program and the rest is history. A history filled with exuberant athletes who rave of her impact on their performance as athletes. Tracey's high integrity, immense knowledge, and unwavering optimism is why her athlete's treasure her. She is always working to improve her own credentials to bring adding value to her athletes. The results are in her recipe.
	Date of Birth	November 12,
	Hometown	Virginia Beach, VA
	Current Residence	Asheville, NC
	Favorite Ride/Run/Hike/Swim/etc.
	Education/Degree(s)	BS in Education: Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Va Tech, VA MS in Education: Emphasis in Exercise Science, Old Dominion University, VA
	Certifications (USAC, USAT, Power Training, NISSN, CSCS, etc.)	USA Cycling Coach-Level 2, Certified CPR-AED & First Aid
	CTS Coaching Level	Pro
	Sports You Coach	Cycling, Running, Triathlon, Golf Conditioning, Strength & Conditioning
	Packages You Coach	Ultimate, Premium
	Major Coaching Accomplishments:
	Experience that cemented your passion for Endurance Sports: a 12 hour bike marathon for Special Olympics charity in Roanoke, VA in early 1980's
	Areas of special interest or specialization as a coach: the development of the "mature athlete" in racing and multi-day endurance events
	How would you describe your personality or style as a coach? Personable, goal oriented
	What can an athlete expect from you as their coach? Accountability, motivation, compassion with attention to detail in a positive coaching environment that develops an athlete’s physical and mental potential to succeed in their chosen athletic endeavor through innovative training methods, unmatched expertise, exceptional service and FUN!
	Distinguished Athletes that you have coached: C. Frenck-2005 Sr Games AG 2x Gold; M. Berkin-2011 Sr Games AG 2xBronze; M. Stiedele 2010 Huntsman Games Overall Div II Gold
	Sport(s) you most enjoy participating in: tennis, volleyball, cycling, mt biking,
	Greatest Athletic Accomplishments Completed 2011 Assault on Mt Mitchell 103mile ride-10,357 ft of climbing; in 2010 8-day ride thru the French Alps-650 miles, 65,000 ft of climbing including Alp d'Huez, Col de Galibier, Col de Izoard
	What do you like most about competing? lining up against the best and then "going til you can't go no mo'"
	Sport you would like to get involved with in the future: xterra
	What is your favorite competition you have ever done?
	Best Athletic Experience
	What is your worst athletic experience and what did you learn from it? the 12 hour charity ride and the importance of hydration and nutrition. I had to stop everytime I needed to drink and eat . . . no water bottle cage and no pockets . . . I know much better now!
	How do you motivate yourself prior to competition?
	What do you like to do when not training or coaching? read, hike, cook, golf, kayak
	What is your favorite book? A Walk in the Woods, Bill Byron; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl; Becoming Odyssa, Jennifer Pharr Davis
	What is your favorite food? pasta of any kind!
	What is your go-to recovery meal? chocolate milk, then a turkey sandwich
	If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? France and Italy again and again!
	Something about you people would not guess:
	Can you ride a mean wheelie? um, no!