Hannah Young

I truly believe that athletes do their best work when they feel fully supported, yet challenged, and are excited about the process of getting better. As a coach, I meet athletes where they are, get to know them as whole humans, and build training that fits their lives while still pushing them toward their potential and whatever goals they set.

Sport has been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember. I played Division I soccer at the University of Nebraska and James Madison University before eventually finding my way to trail and ultrarunning. Along the way, I’ve experienced all facets of the human experience in sport – from having success at the highest level to navigating multiple hip surgeries, which ended my soccer career, to rebuilding a healthy relationship with training and fueling, and many experiences in between.

At the end of the day, those experiences have shaped me as a coach, deepening my capacity for empathy and connection with my athletes as they go through their own journeys.

My academic background is in human performance. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science and Psychology and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and I’ve spent time working in research labs studying human physiology. I care deeply about making sure my training is rooted in science and helping athletes understand the “why” behind their training. But most of all, I love helping them discover how capable they really are.

To me, the most sustainable fuel for performance isn’t fear or pressure. It’s belief, curiosity, and trust in the process. I hope to create an environment where you feel exactly that. I can’t wait to get to know you.