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jsiegle

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C O A C H B I O	Name	jsiegle
	What Carmichael Training Systems says about this coach:
	Date of Birth	July 2, 1979
	Hometown	Grand Junction, CO
	Current Residence	Colorado Springs
	Favorite Ride/Run/Hike/Swim/etc.
	Education/Degree(s)	BS in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton
	Certifications (USAC, USAT, Power Training, NISSN, CSCS, etc.)	USA Cycling Level 3
	CTS Coaching Level	Expert
	Sports You Coach	Cycling
	Packages You Coach	Select
	Major Coaching Accomplishments:
	Experience that cemented your passion for Endurance Sports: It was probably that first time I rode a bike. I just didn't know it yet. I have always loved the freedom it gives you to explore and have adventure.
	Areas of special interest or specialization as a coach: MTB and Cyclocross
	How would you describe your personality or style as a coach? My style as a coach is that of a teacher. I like to teach my athletes how to improve. I believe if you understand the basic principles behind the work you are doing, you are more likely to follow through with the work.
	What can an athlete expect from you as their coach? To see improvement and to learn about themselves
	Distinguished Athletes that you have coached:
	Sport(s) you most enjoy participating in: MTB, Cyclocross, and Road racing
	Greatest Athletic Accomplishments
	What do you like most about competing? The challenge and see what I’m capable of accomplishing.
	Sport you would like to get involved with in the future:
	What is your favorite competition you have ever done? Any racing in Brian Head, UT. The area has amazing trails and beautiful scenery.
	Best Athletic Experience Winning. This doesn’t happen as often as it used to, so each time is special.
	What is your worst athletic experience and what did you learn from it?
	How do you motivate yourself prior to competition? It doesn’t take much. Just getting to race is all the motivation I need.
	What do you like to do when not training or coaching? Watch movies, reading, camping, and generally just being outdoors
	What is your favorite book? The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey.
	What is your favorite food? Burritos
	What is your go-to recovery meal? After a big race it’s usually a burrito
	If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Europe, I would love to get to see all the big races in person.
	Something about you people would not guess: I’m left-handed.
	Can you ride a mean wheelie? Not a great wheelie, but a wheelie none the less.