Jason Gootman, MS, CSCS and Will Kirousis, BS, CSCS are your coaches here at Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching ("Tri-Hard" for short). Jason and Will both hold degrees in the exercise & sport sciences and are highly skilled and experienced in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition/sports nutrition, and sports psychology. Jason and Will are recognized industry experts in endurance sports training and in coaching endurance athletes.  

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Highly competitive endurance athletes themselves, Jason and Will have over 15 years of experience successfully coaching triathletes, duathletes, road cyclists, mountain bike racers, and runners as well as paddlers, skiers, adventure racers, windsurfers, and other endurance athletes. Jason and Will work with athletes ranging from endurance sports beginners and recreational competitors to developing elite athletes and seasoned professionals looking for the extra edge that comes with the highest quality of training. Jason and Will work with athletes of all ages. 

Jason and Will are also certified as coaches by the national governing bodies of triathlon and cycling. Jason is a USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Will is a USA Triathlon & USA Cycling Certified Coach.  

Jason and Will have each also hold the distinction of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In the summer of 2002, Jason and Will were selected by their peers to present at the NSCA's Annual Conference on the topic "Optimizing Endurance Performance" and are also contributors to the NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal. Jason and Will are recognized as authorities on strength/power training, especially for endurance athletes.

Jason and Will are highly sought after writers and speakers on endurance sports topics. They have authored numerous articles in popular magazines and scientific journals including work appearing in Inside Triathlon, Triathlete, American Tri, Fitness Runner, Running Times, Trail Runner, MetroSports Boston, the Strength and Conditioning Journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and the Journal of Exercise Physiology. Jason and Will also contribute their writing on endurance sports topics to the internationally well-known websites Ironmanlive.com, Transition Times, and Triathlete.com. In addition to speaking at industry conferences such as the NSCA's Annual Conference and USA Triathlon's New England Multisport Expo, Jason and Will regularly present seminars to endurance sports clubs/teams and other organizations.  

To assure the highest quality of assistance for their athletes, Jason and Will employ the services of their Tri-Hard Medical Advisory Board:  

Dr. Kelton Burbank, MD (New England Baptist Hospital). Medical Advisor.  
Carol Tshirpke, PT (Biosynchronistics). Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy Advisor.  
Dr. Alan Goldberg, PhD (Competitive Advantage). Sports Psychology Advisor.  

The Tri-Hard Medical Advisory board strongly supports the Tri-Hard philosophy that optimal health is the foundation from which athletic excellence is based. These five individuals are on the cutting edge in their respective fields and work with Jason and Will to provide the highest quality support, advice, and instruction for their athletes.   

Jason and Will pride themselves on providing the most personalized endurance sports coaching available! 

Please contact Jason and Will if you would like to learn more about their coaching and educational services and to discuss how they can help you be your best! They would love to hear from you! 

Jason Gootman, MS, CSCS
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
508.429.5375
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Will Kirousis, BS, CSCS
USA Triathlon & USA Cycling Certified Coach
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
978.466.5151
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