Jason Koop

“Good coaching lies at the intersection of efficacious training practices and meeting the individual needs of the athlete.”

Jason Koop is the Head Coach for CTS Ultrarunning and one of the most respected coaches in the sport. A graduate of Texas A&M, he has spent his career guiding athletes to peak performance, coaching many of today’s top ultrarunners, including Katie Schide, Fuzhao Xiang, Kaci Lickteig, Timothy Olson, Abby Hall, and many others.

As the author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning, Koop set the standard for ultramarathon training, creating a science-based approach that has shaped how endurance athletes prepare for the world’s toughest races. He has managed and mentored over 100 endurance coaches and worked with hundreds of athletes across all abilities and disciplines.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader in ultrarunning, Koop is also the host of the KoopCast podcast, where he interviews experts, athletes, and coaches on the latest in endurance training. He serves as the Program Lead for the UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification, helping to educate the next generation of ultrarunning coaches.

Beyond coaching, Koop is an accomplished ultrarunner himself, having completed some of the sport’s most grueling events, including Badwater 135, Hardrock 100, Leadville Trail 100, and Western States 100. His deep experience, scientific approach, and passion for the sport make him one of the premier coaches in ultrarunning today.