COACHES

Mike Schultz, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAC, is the head coach, founder of Highland Training and has more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike has coached and consulted with more than 400 athletes over the years and currently works with a wide range of cyclists, ranging from dedicated age groupers to national and international elites. Mike is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer (CPT) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), as well as a USA Cycling Certified Coach. Mike also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University.

 

Mike has a passion for cycling and gaining strength on the bike. He chased ultra endurance mountain bike 24 hour solo podiums through the 2000's, followed by many 100 mile off road races and multi-day bike pack events over the past 10-12 years. He continues to compete within endurance and ultra endurance events regionally and nationally while continuing to study the science behind cycling specific training.

 

When not riding and coaching, Mike is a regular contributor to the Training Peaks Blog. He has co authored chapter 9 on Cycling in the 2nd Edition of "Developing Endurance" from the NSCA and Human Kinetics and has other contributions to Bicycling.com, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and more. Mike resides in the south west of Pennsylvania where he is a full time coach, proud dad, and trains on the bike year round.