Coach Averi

Associate Coach

Pro MTB racer, former US Armed Forces Cycling Team member, and exercise physiologist with a research-backed approach to coaching.

11+ years competitive cycling & 7+ years XC running B.S. & M.S. in Kinesiology • USA Cycling Lvl 3 Coach • UESCA Running Coach XC MTB, marathon MTB, cyclocross & road

Averi’s journey in endurance sports began at age 12 on the South Middle School Cross Country team in Wisconsin. After gaining recognition in running, she moved into cross country mountain biking and quickly rose to Category 1 in the Wisconsin Off Road Series before joining the Air Force in 2010. Throughout her military career she balanced demanding duties with racing at a high level, eventually earning a spot on the US Armed Forces Cycling Team and later representing the US National Team in UCI Mountain Bike World Cups.

About Coach Averi

Averi's journey in endurance sports began at the age of 12 as part of the South Middle School Cross Country team in Wisconsin. After gaining recognition in running, she ventured into the challenging world of cross country mountain biking and swiftly ascended the ranks to Category 1 in the Wisconsin Off Road Series prior to her enlistment in Air Force Basic Training in 2010.

Throughout her rigorous Air Force career, Averi managed to balance her professional obligations with her dedication to racing. In 2013, she landed a place on the US Armed Forces Cycling Team and achieved a top 10 finish in her debut international race at the Military World Cycling Championships in Leopoldsburg, Belgium. In the following years she was inducted into the Air Force World Class Program, which led to her representing the US National Team in UCI Mountain Bike World Cups and international races between 2014 and 2016.

After seven years of Active Duty, Averi chose to leave the Air Force and begin an academic journey, pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She graduated in 2021 and went on to earn her Master’s in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology in 2023.

Her master's thesis focused on the impact of dietary nitrate supplementation on cycling performance in simulated altitude for highly trained and recreationally trained cyclists, highlighting her deep interest in the physiological side of performance. She continues to explore research areas such as athlete burnout and the physiological/anatomical susceptibilities to chronic training.

Averi's extensive race record includes numerous victories and podium finishes in mountain bike XC and marathon events, cyclocross, and road racing. Driven by an unwavering commitment to the sports she loves, her enthusiasm for cycling is matched only by her dedication to helping others achieve their best. She brings creativity, fun, and challenge to her workouts, always aiming to make sessions both enjoyable and productive.

Certifications & Education

B.S. Kinesiology, James Madison University, 2021.
M.S. Kinesiology, James Madison University, 2023.
USA Cycling Level 3 Coach.
UESCA Certified Running Coach.

Coaching & Research Highlights

Applies a strong academic foundation in exercise physiology (B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology) directly to athlete programming and training analysis.
Master’s thesis focused on the impact of dietary nitrate supplementation on cycling performance in simulated altitude for both highly trained and recreationally trained cyclists.
Actively involved in research on athlete burnout and physiological/anatomical susceptibilities to chronic training.
Brings creativity, fun and appropriate challenge to structured workouts, helping athletes stay engaged and consistent over the long term.
Extensive race experience across MTB XC, marathon MTB, cyclocross and road informs practical, real-world coaching insights.

Athletic Highlights

11 years competitive cycling experience, 7 years XC running experience.
USA Cycling Pro MTB, USA Cycling Category 1 Cyclocross, USA Cycling Category 2 Road.
2015 US National MTB Team Member.
2013 US Military Cycling World Championships, Leopoldsburg, Belgium – 9th place.
2018 1st Monster Cross.
2018 1st Pantani X.
2018 1st Massanutten Hoo Ha.
2018 1st Big Elk Off Road (Mid Atlantic Super Series).
2018 2nd Hilly Billy Roubaix.
2016 1st Monster Cross.
2015 2nd Chequamegon Fat Tire.
2016 1st French Creek (MASS).
2016 1st Granogue and Bach (MASS).
2016 1st MASS Series Finale.
2017 2nd Hilly Billy Roubaix.
2015 2nd Capital Cross Classic.
2015 3rd Iron Cross.
2015 3rd Giro De Coppi.
2015 3rd Morgantown Road Race.
2015 3rd Appalachian Visted.
2016 11th US MTB Marathon National Championships.
US Military Endurance Sports Elite Cycling program 2013, 2015 & 2016.