Our athletes range from those with no experience to world champions like National & World XTERRA Age Group Champ Suzie Snyder and World Sprint Distance Contender Jay Shelgren.

Our biggest clients are youth athletes.  They are the future of multi-sport so we invest a great deal in them too.

SKYHIGH Coaching Staff

EXPERIENCED & Fun-Loving

USA Triathlon, USA Cycling

ARC Swimming & USA Track & Field

Certified Coach:

John Slyer

John is a 30-year veteran of camps and has been a
director/ administrator for 20+ years.  He is also a Science teacher and certified swimming, cycling, running and triathlon coach.

Assistant Director & USAT Coach:

Kathy Slyer

Kathy is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and the manager of Sky High Adventures.  She is a marathon runner, triathlete,  coach and ultimate multi-tasker.

Coach:  T. J. O’Connor

TJ is a multi-sport lover, triathlete and accomplished swimmer.  TJ is currently pursuing his teaching career and we look forward to his return to SHAPE in 2010.

 Coach:  Christl Mueller-Hussey

Christl is an avid cyclist, runner and experienced swimming instructor.  Christl is an elementary school teacher and stays busy with her own children and training for her next half marathon. 

Coach:  Robert Hollinger

Rob is a multi-sport athlete and former SHAPE Athlete who spends his time running cross county and track, playing soccer and triathlon training in Averill Park.

Coaches:  Christine Hall and Rebecca Goldstein

Shaker Grads and experienced swimming instructors.  Both of these wonderful young athletes are playing college sports.

Coach:  Jen Qua

Jen is a dedicated runner, coach and board member of Averill Park Road Runners.  She is also pursuing a degree in nursing and has been a wonderful addition to our SHAPE staff.

USA Swimming Coach: 

George Marshall

George is an avid triathlete, accomplished swim coach and a New York State Trooper.  He has coached at Union and the Guilderland-Voorheesville Boys Varsity Swim Team.

Coach:  Dennis Ball

Dennis is a highly skilled off-road triathlete and cyclist.  Dennis has been a technology teacher for over 15 years.

Assistant Coach:  Riley Schmidt

Riley has started West Point Military Academy.

She will be Strong, Fast and Confident and make us all proud.

Riley is a multi-sport athlete and former CAP and SHAPE Athlete who spends her time running track for Shaker High School.  She has been with our programs for 5 years and comes back each year to add fun and excitement.

Staff are certified in CPR, First Aid and American Red Cross Lifeguarding & Swimming Instruction (WSI)

Live the Multi-Sport Life!

Coaching Services:

• Triathlon
  

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Running

• Kayaking

• Fitness Programs