Since 2009, Kim Geist has coached cyclists to world, national, and regional championship titles on the track, road, and in cyclocross in the elite, junior, master, and Paralympic ranks.  She has worked with athletes involved in other sports and those interested in general fitness.

Kim loves her job.  LOVES it.  Helping athletes reach their goals is what she has always wanted to do.  And, she has always wanted to do it the right way – based on knowledge gained through education as well as that gained through experience as a competitive athlete.  Kim knows the tricks of the trade having “been there, done that” – she has competed at the highest level of athletics.  But, she also knows the reasons why the tricks work – she has the knowledge based in education to explain the how’s of physiology in training, nutrition, and the like in her full-time job.

Education and Certifications:

  • M.S. Applied Nutrition, specializing in nutrition and fitness – Northeastern University
  • B.S. Sport and Exercise Science, minors in sport management and in psychology – DeSales University
  • Certified Exercise Physiologist – American College of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Level 2 Coach *with distinction – USA Cycling Coaching Association
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – American Red Cross
  • SafeSport Trained – U.S. Center for SafeSport

Athletic Experience:

  • Elite, international-level competitive cycling including being a World and Pan American Champion, and Olympic long-team member:
    • 2018 & 2017 World Champion
    • 2018 & 2017 World Cup Champion
    • 2018 & 2015 #1 Ranked Rider in the World
    • 2019 Pan American Games 2x Champion
    • 2016 Olympic Long Team Member
    • 2015 World Championship Bronze Medalist
    • 2018 & 2014 Pan American Champion
    • 32-Time USA National Champion
    • 2-Time Junior World Championship Medalist
    • Former Pan Am and National Record Holder
    • 3 Years Professional Road Cyclist
  • Strength and conditioning training for sport
  • Physiological training strategies – power training since 2006, sports nutrition, weight loss, recovery, etc.
  • Psychological training strategies – focus, imagery, etc.
  • Sports management strategies – marketing, sponsorship, etc.
  • Kim, in addition to regularly reading and analyzing peer-reviewed articles, consults with other professionals in various related fields and takes part in continuing education and experience-building activities outside of her direct coaching in order to stay up-to-date in an ever-changing field.  She has direct contacts with PhDs, authors, medical doctors, physical therapists, and other international-level coaches, exercise physiologists, dieticians, and sports psychologists.  She regularly takes part in seminars & webinars as an attendee and presenter and contributes to articles.