Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling is excited to announce a year-round competitive program for 2021, The Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling Academy! The HRJC Academy is looking for riders that want to hone their skills to be accomplished racers and stand on top of the podium! HRJC Academy is dedicated to sustaining a structure that helps riders take their racing to the next level.
The team will select top racers who are committed to train and race with the goal of top performance. The selected members will receive the following benefits:
The team will select top racers who are committed to train and race with the goal of top performance. The selected members will receive the following benefits:
- One-on-one individualized training plans (Complimentary TrainingPeaks Premium account. Program written and analyzed weekly).
- Off season strength & conditioning program
- Weekly team practices
- Continuing education talks (Nutrition, hydration, race day prep, bike maintenance, etc).
- Race day support
Academy COACHING STAFF
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HEAD COACH ROB DONOVAN
Coach Rob began riding bicycles roughly 20 years ago. He saw Lance Armstrong win his first Tour de France and was immediately hooked. He bought his first bike and was in heaven! He joined a small team and began racing criteriums and time trials. He did this for a few years with limited success and then discovered mountain biking and cyclocross. He soon realized he loved all forms of bikes and training but his racing passion was in the dirt. Over time he would have real success finishing 1st at California Cyclocross (CX) Masters State Championship and Cross Country (XC) Nationals. Though he continues to race a full CX and XC schedule he is finding more joy in helping others achieve their goals. |
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COACH SCOTT SCHNITZSPAHN
Coach Scott has over 25 years of coaching experience coaching all disciplines of cycling and triathlon. His coached athletes have won junior national championships and competed in Junior, Amateur and Elite World Championships. Coach Scott has led the National Team programs for both USA Triathlon and USA Cycling and has been a High Performance Director at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. In these roles, Scott has led teams at four Olympic Games and over 20 Elite and Junior World Championships. Now Scott is looking forward to working with Coach Rob and supporting dedicated and talented riders as part of the HRJC Academy. |
Dear Prospective HRJC Academy Rider,
Thank you for applying to the 2021 Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling Academy. We are kicking off our inaugural year and are excited to bring to fruition a brand-new program, including one-on-one coaching, nutritional support, race & travel reimbursements, free kits and amazing sponsorship perks! Our program will cover disciplines: mountain and cyclocross.
Also new this year, something that differs from the traditional HRJC membership is an application process! We require the submission of two documents: a cover letter and a race resume. Your cover letter should include a brief bio of yourself (on and off the bike), what motivates you, goals you have and why you want to join the HRJC Academy. Your race resume should include your contact information and a summary of your results over the past few years. These results should include national championships, series championships and recent individual race results. Now is the time to brag about yourself!
If you are a brand-new racer with a lot of passion and feel you are a fit for the program but you do not have an established resume yet, do not let that discourage you. If you feel you have “the right stuff” make sure you apply!
Please indicate in the email and the subject line that you are applying for the “Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling Academy”
Please email your cover letter and race resume to robdonovancoaching@gmail.com
Thank you for applying to the 2021 Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling Academy. We are kicking off our inaugural year and are excited to bring to fruition a brand-new program, including one-on-one coaching, nutritional support, race & travel reimbursements, free kits and amazing sponsorship perks! Our program will cover disciplines: mountain and cyclocross.
Also new this year, something that differs from the traditional HRJC membership is an application process! We require the submission of two documents: a cover letter and a race resume. Your cover letter should include a brief bio of yourself (on and off the bike), what motivates you, goals you have and why you want to join the HRJC Academy. Your race resume should include your contact information and a summary of your results over the past few years. These results should include national championships, series championships and recent individual race results. Now is the time to brag about yourself!
If you are a brand-new racer with a lot of passion and feel you are a fit for the program but you do not have an established resume yet, do not let that discourage you. If you feel you have “the right stuff” make sure you apply!
Please indicate in the email and the subject line that you are applying for the “Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling Academy”
Please email your cover letter and race resume to robdonovancoaching@gmail.com
