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 degree.

Coach:  Jen Teets

Jen is an education student and lover of the outdoors. She has been working with children for the past 8 years.  Jen loves rugby, triathlon and camping.

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.

Coach:  Frank Shoemaker

Frank is Averill Park Road Runners Head Coach, an active firefighter and paramedic, National Guardsman and triathlete.

Assistant 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.

Assistant Coach:  Riley Schmidt

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