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Coach Frank Senders created Stapsport under a very simple Philosophy: Every athlete whether champion or participant has equal, but drastically different needs. The only way to successfully guide any athlete is through extensive PERSONAL service. He believes that in order for an athlete to succeed, a close coach/athlete relationship has to be developed. It takes time for a coach to learn the patterns and habits of the athlete, and conversely it also takes time for the athlete to learn the coach's methods, terminology, implied direction, and desires.

So our initial goal is to establish a good coach/athlete relationship. We do not care if you are a world champion or a beginner (or anything in between), the relationship between the coach and the athlete must be good. Establishing a strong relationship initially is the way Coach Frank always works and we feel that this is the MAIN reason that we (athlete and coach) have success. Coach Frank can only lead and show you the way, you have to do all the hard work.

We believe Triathlon is one sport, not three separate sports. For the best, most efficient personal training program an athlete needs to have a single coach not three to five separate coaches that each think that their personal level of expertise is much more important than any other portion of the training. This personal approach to coaching allows for the application of science, education, and experience to achieve.

Stapsport has a firm philosophy that as an athlete begins a coach/athlete relationship, they are entering into a family, the Stapsport Family. This family atmosphere is the fundamental key to the Stapsport philosophy. As the pool of athletes grows, so does the opportunity for the individual athlete to achieve his/her athletic goals.

How do we work?
  • Fill out the athlete Athlete questionnaire. This is your first step (STAP=is big step). Coach Frank will analyze the questionnaire and most likely ask more questions about the information. Then he will design your personal training plan based on what you have been doing and your long and short-term goals. Together we will make an annual training plan and set goals for this and next season. Training plans will be prepared on a 3-week basis (see example), and sent to you via email.
  • We will do periodic basic field testing which Coach Frank will tell you how and when. You can also do these tests in a certified testing center near you. Just email the date and Coach Frank will calculate the results to determine your personal training heart-rate zones and assess your fitness level.
  • Coach Frank will guide you for nutrition intake during training and/or racing. Together we will determine where your diet can be improved and make adjustments.
  • Coach Frank see his plan as an ongoing database for training questions. Just email him and receive the answers.
    Ask yourself this simple question:

    Why are those Europeans so fast?
    Use their techniques
    Use their methods
    Use their Coach!
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