Coach Joseph
Coach Joseph Dabbs has over 20yrs of racing experience across a multitude of cycling disciplines. While his primary focus is cross country and marathon distance mountain bike racing, he has extensive knowledge and has raced cyclocross at the highest level, participating in several national championships. Racing on the dirt is Coach Dabbs passion and he has dedicated almost 3 decades of his life consuming, learning and living cycling.
Growing up, Coach Dabbs played a mix of ball and team sports and was an accomplished power lifter in high school. However, cycling was always part of his life, from riding his BMX bike to participating in his first triathlon in 5th grade. Endurance sports have always fascinated him, guiding him to explore a range of endurance endeavors like multi-day backpacking trips to multi-pitch rock climbing expeditions. But through each trip and new adventure, cycling was always the fall back and the preferred sport.
Coach Dabbs brings a unique perspective to the MTB Fitness Coaching team, while he hasn’t won his first national championship yet or is a professional cyclist, he has won over 150 Cat 1 races as well as overall state and regional series titles in cross county, marathon and cyclocross.
Coach Dabbs still actively participates in all disciplines and brings his passion and excitement as a seasoned weekend warrior whose overall experience positions him ready to help other athletes thrive. Growing as a cyclist, Coach Dabbs worked with several professional coaches, and still uses a coach. Each coach/athlete relationship brought unique perspectives and approaches to training, nutrition, strength work, racing, and recovery. He understands the need to take a very individualized approach to each athlete and that no plan fits all.
Joseph's Coaching philosophy
Balance is a key word used in Coach Dabbs training philosophy. Being a father of 3 teenagers, two large dogs, working a full-time job and training himself – finding the balance in life and training is paramount. He works to use his own experience to help each athlete find that balance in their current life stage. Finding the most ideal balance, learning how to live life slow but still train and ride fast is key for a successful outcome.
Coach Dabbs is ready to help the younger generation and master athletes alike. Whether your goal is to perform at your best for your local race series, NICA or even a national championship, He is ready to help you succeed at those goals. Expect a hands-on approach with optional one on one time in the gym and on the bike or both.
Coach Dabbs is ready to help the younger generation and master athletes alike. Whether your goal is to perform at your best for your local race series, NICA or even a national championship, He is ready to help you succeed at those goals. Expect a hands-on approach with optional one on one time in the gym and on the bike or both.
Qualifications
- 20+ Years Racing Experience
- Over 150 Wins as Cat 1 Racer
- Multiple State and Regional Titles
- Specializes in Cross Country, Marathon, and Cyclocross
- Extensive Experience in Equipment Selection and Setup
- Excellent Communication between Coach and Athlete.
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