Summit’s Coaching Philosophy
WHy have a philosophy?
With my experiences as both a coach and athlete, I’ve seen firsthand that the best performances and team cultures are built on a foundation of core values and guiding principles.
A strong coaching philosophy provides a clear direction and purpose, ensuring that every decision, from training methods to team interactions, aligns with the overall goals and values of the team.
Without a well-defined philosophy, teams can lose focus, and cultures can drift over time, leading to inconsistent coaching decisions and a lack of unity.
A coaching philosophy acts as the backbone of a team, keeping everyone on the same page and committed to a shared vision of success.
It’s not just about what we do, but why we do it—and that "why" is what keeps us grounded, motivated, and moving forward the coach-athlete relationship.
At Summit Coaching, our Philosophy is to empower OUR athletes to achieve their highest level of endurance performance.
We recognize that every athlete’s physiology is different, As coaches, our commitment is to understand and tailor our approach to each athlete's needs.
We believe tRAINING IS NOT JUST IN THE PROGRAMMING ITSELF, BUT THE SMALL DETAILS THAT come after it.
Our Mission is to provide a holistic coach-athlete experience by integratiNG and educating on other parts of sports performance including sports Psychology, Race strategy & Tactics, nutrition and exercise Recovery methods.
We are dedicated to providing unwavering support throughout Our AthleteS’ training journey, PRoviding open and effective lines of communication, personalized training plans, and the flexibility to make real-time adjustments.
We want to ensure our athletes are confident they can reach their peak and discover the joy and fulfillment that come with going beyond what They thought was possible.
-Gino
Holistic Development
Every athlete is unique, and we celebrate those differences. Our coaches are committed to tailoring training plans that support your individual goals, physiology, preferences and abilities.
Not only do we plan to develop your fitness, but the surrounding factors that make up your fitness (Sports psychology Strategies, Nutrition, Skills development)
Our coaches enjoy the challenge of understanding and finding a program that speaks to your physiology.
Whether you have years of training under your belt, ARE off the couch, have a surprise trip to Patagonia or your work workload just doubled
our coaches are ready and flexible to find programming to help you reach your peak.
Consistent Commitment
We believe that consistent effort, dedication, and commitment are the cornerstones of what will make a great coach and an endurance athlete.
We encourage and uphold the value of staying the course, day in and day out, to achieve long-term success.
There is no peak without a journey.
Clear Cut communi-cation
Clear, Effective and Consistent communication is key to understanding and supporting our athleteS'’ needs and aspirations.
We prioritize open and transparent communication to build strong coach-athlete relationships
ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed of the utmost importance for our coaches.
Knowledge Is for all
Our coaches are committed to staying up-to-date with current research and practices for training plans with strong evidence and practical benefits for reaching your peak performance. (We have nerdy weekly meetings).
We don’t pick your workouts willy-nilly, our goal is to provide reasoning and be able to provide you education on why we choose to build your plan the way it is.
Being left in the dark as an athlete is something we have experienced in the past. We believe that performance gains from a plan ARE ONLY as strong as how much the athlete believes in the plan.