Joanne Kiesanowski

CTS Expert Cycling Coach

Location: Laguna Niguel, California

Languages: English, Italian

Services Provided:

  • Online Coaching
  • Paid Coaching Consultations
  • Private Camps

About The Coach

I’m Joanne Kiesanowski, a 3-time Olympian for New Zealand with a lifelong love for cycling—both on the road and the track. I raced professionally for over 16 years, competing at the highest levels around the world, including the Olympic Games in Athens, Beijing, and London, as well as World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Since stepping away from racing, I’ve been passionate about helping others reach their goals on the bike. I’ve coached and directed athletes from beginners to World Champions to masters athletes, and I really enjoy working with motivated athletes who are excited to improve—whether it’s chasing a national title, targeting a big stage race, or simply riding stronger and smarter. I bring a mix of high-performance experience and a personal, supportive coaching style.

I’ve coached and directed with national teams and trade teams, had my own coaching company (Kaha Performance), and worked with athletes across many disciplines and ages. I believe in long-term planning, consistent communication, and building a coaching relationship that works for you and your goals. I understand the demands of busy work and family life, and I enjoy helping athletes find a sustainable balance that fits their lifestyle and training goals. I’ve lived, raced, and coached all over the world, and I’ve always loved connecting with different cultures and learning new languages along the way.

Sports Coached

  • E-Racing & Indoor Training
  • Gravel Cycling
  • Road Cycling
  • Track Cycling
  • Triathlon
  • Ultra-Endurance Cycling

Coaching Specialties

  • Female-Specific Training & Performance
  • High-Performance Racing & Podium Goals
  • Injury-Prone Athletes & Recovery Optimization
  • Junior & U23 Development
  • Time-Crunched Athletes

Education / Certifications

  • UCI Level 3 Coaching Diploma
  • USA Cycling Advanced Coach
  • TrainingPeaks Certified Coach
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
  • Diploma of Arts. Major in Japanese and minor in German. Massey University, New Zealand

Coaching Services & Experience

Coaches The Following Coaching Package Levels:

  • Premium
  • Select

Notable Event Coaching / Race Experience

  • Competed in 2004, 2008, 2012 Olympics Road and Track (best placing 7th Omnium London 2012)
  • Competed in 2006, 2010, 2014 Commonwealth Games Road and Track (best placing silver medal scratch race Delhi 2010)
  • Raced in Europe and USA and all over the world for 16 years as a professional road cyclist at the highest level
  • 8x New Zealand Champion in 4 disciplines (road, points race, scratch race and omnium)
  • World Road Championships x 9 (best placing 8th 2008)
  • World Track Championships x 5 (best placing 7th 2012)
  • Masters Track Nationals/Worlds
  • Junior Road Worlds
  • Junior Track Nationals/Worlds
  • USA Road and Criterium Races (Redlands, Tour of America's Dairyland, Speedweek, Tulsa Tough etc.)
  • SBT GRVL

Pro / Notable Athletes Coached

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