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I am a USA Cycling Certified ELITE Coach with a B.A. in Exercise Physiology and over 15 years of competitive racing, team management and coaching experience. I am proud to have the opportunity to coach riders of all disciplines. I have racing experience in Road, Track, Mountain Bike (XC and DH), Cyclocross, 24Hrs and even BMX! I won't pretend that it's a coaching juggernaut here at Sterling, it's really just me, Matt McNamara, doing the coaching. The whispers of Chris Carmichael, Joe Friel, Gert Jan Theunisse, Bart Brentjens, Ned Overend and others I've worked and studied with assert themselves into my thoughts while creating a training program. Their theories and philosophies are important elements in my own coaching mantra because they are based on sound principals of physiology, psychology and technology. A summary of my training programs is below. You can learn more about me here.
Programs:
| View SampleSterling Performance Package - $500/month *($5500 pre-paid annual) |
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| This full-blown, fully customized program that will help you reach the peak of your potential. Includes a WEEKLY ride with the coach, athlete specific weekly training program built around your annual goals, daily email/phone conversaion, lots of performance testing, a discipline specific resistance training program, bike set-up consultation (including video analysis), on-site race support for select events and discounts on training camps, additional physiological testing and composite team participation. 6 Month Minimum. Download Application SSG Pricesheet |
| View SampleGold Performance Package - $250/month *($2750 pre-paid annual) |
| The perfect stepping stone to your goals. The Gold Package includes a customized training schedule to match your season goals as well as your life. From weekly email or phone contact to 2x per term physiological testing, event specific resistance training program, and of course our comprehensive bike set up consultation and top tier discounts on physiological testing & training camps. This is the way to go if you want to get good fast! 6 Month Minimum. Download Application SSG Pricesheet |
| View SampleSilver Performance Package - $150/month *($1650 pre-paid annual) |
| Our most popular level! If you are not quite ready for the full gas, give the monthly training program a try. Program include semi-customized monthly schedule, training notes and analysis of training, as well as weekly, rider initiated, email/phone contact, bike set up consultation and physiological testing & training camp discounts. Perfect for the highly motivated self starter who is looking for a bit more structure to their program. 6 Month Minimum. Download Application SSG Pricesheet |
| View SampleBronze Package - $50 - 75 Per Program |
| If your looking for a well designed program that you can simply “plug yourself into†then the Bronze Packages may be for you. These pre-built programs may lack the custom workouts and personal interaction of a full coaching program, but they certainly don’t lack challenge and the promise of improvement. Choose from event specific programs like a first century or triathlon, or follow an annual plan for your level. You can purchase these programs online here. |
| View SampleSeason Overview - $250 |
| This program will be customized based on a schedule you submit. it will include complete training programs standard base, preperation, and specialization phases with specific workouts recommended for each [hase including resistance training and peaking elements. You will be able to get one free update of your program at any point during the season. See an example here. Download Application SSG Pricesheet |
| View SampleTeam Sponsorship Options |
| Each year Sterling Sports looks forward to providing our proven coaching and team management programs to 2 or 3 teams in Northern California. In return for marketing exposure, feedback and a minimum commitment of 10 riders we will substantially discount our Gold and Silver program to all team members. Think your team might be interested? Send us an email and we'll let you know how to apply! |
What The Athletes Say About Sterling Sports Group...
"The coaching and support I've received from Sterling Sports has been top notch. Matt's expertise has brought me to a new level and enabled me to finish races stronger than ever. I've progressed from struggling to finish Cat. 3 races to being a strong Cat. 2. I've also been able to have strong showings throughout the season, even in September, when in past years I would have been totally burnt by that point in the season! What a great feeling! If you're looking to take your riding up a notch without losing the fun and joy of riding a bike, Sterling Sports Group is the way to go." - John Knotts, Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club Elite Team
"Your training plans kept me motivated and riding 5X/week, a miracle for me given my work/family schedule!" - Chris Pearson, Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club
"Doug and I completed one of our long distance training rides this past Saturday. We biked 117 miles and we are both very pleased with the results of the bike fitting. My lower back did not bother me at all, which I am very surprised by! Doug is also happy because he feels improvement in his climbing while sitting." - The Aldrich's Pro Bike Fit Clients
