Per4mance Training coaches are selected on the basis of
their knowledge, experience, commitment and proven results
coaching athletes. Each one is a
successful athlete in their own right. They can make you
successful too. Check out their bios.
Chad Andrews (Charlotte, NC) is the President and Founder of Per4mance Training. Chad is a USA Cycling Level 1 coach and professional race commentator.
Chad envisioned the concept of developing an all-in-one training center for cyclists in the early 90’s. The idea morphed from many different concepts and finally the Training Center vision was made a reality. His background includes interpersonal, public speaking and a speech communication degree from UNC Wilmington. He also apprenticed under Dr. William Riner and his Exercise Science Lab at USC Lancaster. Chad uses unique motivational, scientific and holistic approaches to achieve a high level of success with his athletes. He has coached athletes of all levels, abilities and disciplines.
Chad still finds some time to mix it up with Road/Mtn and Cyclocross racing whenever his Cat 2 license hasn't expired. When Chad is not running the business you can find him Race Commentating at major bicycle races throughout the country, riding his bike, playing with his kids or passed out on the couch.
Thad Dulin (Clemson, SC) is a Level 3 cycling coach and a fourth year professional
on the road. He began his career in 2004 riding for the Colavita Bolla team where
he placed 16th in the Tour de Georgia ITT against the likes of Armstrong and Cipollini.
After his neo pro status had come and gone, he moved on to the Jittery Joe's Kalahari
team based out of Athens, something much closer to home. Small budget problems
then encouraged him to give a smaller team a chance the following year, Nerac
Outdoorlights.com where he was given more of a leadership role. Look for him back
on the Bean Team in 2007.
During his career, Thad has competed in races ranging from Redlands in California,
Grand Fondos in Italy, to the Giro del Capo in South Africa. His passion for cycling
has given him many placings, and over 35 race victories. Thad looks to graduate
from Clemson University as a Management Major.
Thad looks forward to promoting the sport through strong personal relationships
with his athletes. He believes that you get out of cycling what you give into
it, and that a great racer begins the season flying, and ends the season flying.
Through positive consistency, Thad's athletes will improve their performance and
achieve goals thought unreachable.
Tim Henry, an Atlanta, GA native, graduated from Georgia State University in 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition. He has been road racing for 12 years, the last two with the Jittery Joe's Pro Cycling Team. Tim is a former Georgia State Champion in the road race and criterium, and has shown consistent results on the national racing scene. Tim has also recently taken up track racing, and currently coaches an after school kids program at the Dick Lane Velodrome in Atlanta. In 2006 and 2007, Tim volunteered to be the team nutritionist for Team Type 1, an 8 person all type 1 diabetic cycling team, as they competed in and won the Race Across America. This experience gives him a rare understanding of how to properly fuel diabetic endurance athletes.
Tim's blend of racing experience and nutrition education provides a unique perspective on training that he brings to coaching. He believes in improved performance through proper nutrition and has experience working with clients who balance full-time jobs and training. Tim believes good communication with coaching clients is absolutely essential, and he enjoys discussing racing tactics in addition to training methodology. Tim is an enthusiastic coach who excels at keeping his athletes motivated and helps them make the best use of their training time.
Jeff Hopkins (Atlanta, GA via Sydney, Australia) has a long and rich history in the sport of cycling. Starting racing at the age of 9 became Australian Junior Track Champion at the age of 17, World Junior Track Champion at the age of 18, Jeff deciding to try his hand across the pond in the US. At age 19 he moved to Trexlertown PA to compete in the world renowned track racing series. Trying his hand at road racing as an amateur in 2001, Jeff quickly caught the eye of several pro directors and signed with Jittery Joes in 2001 and has been with the team for 6 years.
Jeff brings 19 years of racing experience and having worked with some great coaches in the Australia Sports Commissions Olympic development program. While Jeff’s main area of knowledge is in the racing side of the sport, his goals as a coach are to generally widen every cyclists knowledge of not only how to physically ride a bike well, but also how to apply the mind and develop skills in order to achieve your goals.
Boyd Johnson (Greenville, SC) is a certified USA Cycling Coach and a Category 1 Racer who recently relocated to Greenville, SC. He has been racing for 14 years, and has turned his experience and expertise into a successful coaching career with Per4mance Training.
Accomplishments on the road include:
1999 & 2000 Eastern Regional Team member for Espoirs
2003 New York State Criterium Champion
2005 Bronze Medal, North Carolina Road Race
2006 Silver Medal, South Carolina Road Race
2006 Gold Medal, South Carolina Time Trial
Boyd has a great ability to connect one-on-one with each of his clients, giving a personal and individual approach to training. Very skilled in power training, Boyd is always scanning client's power files looking for any way to improve their performances. He also loves to give back to the cycling community, organizing the Winter Bike League in Charlotte last year, and helping out with the WBL for the 2007 season in Greenville, SC. These rides were very popular in their first year in Charlotte, often attracting 70-80 very satisfied cyclists.
Boyd's clients have had great success, accumulating dozens of top 5 results. With his knowledge of timing a peak in fitness, Boyd can have you on your best form for your "A" race next year. All of Boyd's clients are located in the Carolinas, and he would like to keep it that way, as the ability to interact with clients face to face is what makes Boyd stand above other "cookie cutter" programs.
Peter Kay has over 15 years of experience racing and touring. At the age of 14 he conquered his first Assault on Mt. Mitchell and fell in love with road cycling. It wasn’t until almost 10 years later, after completing degrees at Furman University and USC, that he began to race competitively. Now riding for the Harrell’s Bicycle World squad out of Columbia, SC, Peter can be seen at dozens of races in the region.
Though a sprinter naturally, Peter loves to ride the mountains of North and South Carolina - especially Caesar’s Head. You can often find him there in the depths of winter, pounding the hills and clawing his way to the summit. Come join him!
First became USCF coach after invite to Colorado Springs OTC coaches camp in 1987
Private coaching since 1987
Dean has a long history of competitive cycling. He has raced in
over 1400 races and has been coaching privately since 1987. He
was a Developmental rider at the Lake Placid Olympic Training
Center and currently races Masters and Pro 1_2 racing. Dean has a
great vision for racing and the sport:
He is a moto official and moto marshal for the Tour of Georgia,
Tour of California and the US Pro Championship. He is also
VP of the Carolinas Cycling Association.
Deans interest include racing cars, acting and in the winter, director of Ski
Patrol at Sugar Mtn. Resort. Dean’s
philosophy is training must be fun, we ride because we enjoy it and training
and racing should be fun!
He firmly believes in power based training, with percieved exertion and
HR and closely monitoring for signs of overtraining. Dean understands the
limitations of a busy schedule and the interruptions and disruptions of real
life. That is what makes him a great coach!!!
Dean lives in Boone NC with his wife Vicki and dog Bailey.
A High School Soccer All-American, Stephanie (Pezz) Pezzullo went on to play at Penn State University. She started every season for the 4th ranked Nittany Lions who clinched the Big Ten Championship all 4 years she played. At the culmination of her senior soccer season, Pezz expanded her athletic pursuits and competed in Indoor and Outdoor Varsity Track for PSU.
After knocking out some descent times on the track, and realizing she had a passion for endurance events, Pezz continued to train after college while also playing soccer for the Professional Charlotte Lady Eagles. In 2006 Pezz signed a contract with Zap Fitness running Club out of Blowing Rock, N.C. and went on to run competitively for Zap as a Standard “A” Elite athlete. In the last 2 years, she has lived and trained in Blowing Rock and has raced at the National Level in the mile, 5k and Steeple Chase. She has a 2008 Olympic Trial qualifying time in the Steeple Chase and has run on the U.S. National Team in the 5k. She has a bachelors of science in Kinesiology and is certified through the American Council of Exercise. She has had experience as a Running Coach and Personal Trainer, and has also done sports-specific training for youth in soccer, basketball and baseball.
Has been coached by some of the best coaches around!
Jim Reavis (Charlotte, NC) The Master of Master’s, Jim has been there
done that ... Time Trials, Duathlons, Triathlons, and Marathons. They call
him a legend in Charlotte and there are many reasons why. Jim started competing
at the young age of 40 and has consistently won his age group in most events he enters.
Four Time Age Group Champion at the State Game Time Trials
Four Time Age Group Champion at State Championship
Consistently finished 1st or 2nd in his age group in regional duathlons and triathlons
Age Group Record Holder at Lowe’s Time Trials
Age Group Record Holder at Rock Hill Bicycle Club Time Trials
Completed 4 Marathons and 5 Half Iron Distance Triathlons
Fastest 5k was 17:30; Fastest 10K was 37:30
Completed Bridge to Bridge 10 times. (Barely missing his goal of finishing in the top 100)
Through his experience and a philosophy of hard work,
Jim has mentored many runners, triathletes and cyclists
over the years. He is now ready to spend the best years
of his life coaching and advising weekend warriors on
how to achieve success.
30+ years coaching/competitive experience Cycling, Running, and Multisport
Personal Fitness Trainer
With three decades of experience implementing scientifically based, time efficient training programs, Dan has the knowledge and experience to mentor athletes of all levels and ages who strive to improve performance. Dan has earned degrees in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University, and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from The University of South Carolina. In his 10 years as a Fitness Trainer and Exercise Specialist in the fitness industry, Dan attained certifications from the American Council on Exercise and American College of Sports Medicine. Dan is also an associate with the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training, assisting with lab testing and camps.
A self-professed data geek, Dan combines his love of power, heart rate and other performance metrics with an intuitive and human touch into a training philosophy that’s realistic and rewarding. Whole Athlete Development is more than a training schedule -- it encompasses Physical Training, Skill Development, and Building Inner Strength. This approach has been particularly successful addressing the unique requirements and motives of Female Athletes.
As an athlete, Dan has won conference championships in high school cross country, competed in Div. 1 intercollegiate track and cross country, has been 4 time medalist in USCF State Time Trials, 3 time NORBA State Mt. Bike Champion and a top 10 finisher at Mt. Mitchell. He continues to compete occasionally as a Master in cycling and running.
Dan is available for coaching or consultation on how to train successfully for endurance sports, from national championship races to your local 10K or Century ride. He can also offer advice on how to start and stick with an effective goal oriented exercise program and for healthy lifestyle coaching.
