About Christian Williams

Over 30 years. That’s how long I’ve been pinning on a number in our sport. That in itself doesn’t necessarily make me a good coach or trainer, but it does mean that I’ve seen this sport as a junior, through college, as a young adult with a job, a young parent, a parent with a child who races, and into masters racing. This covers BMX, mountain biking, track, endurance racing, cross, triathlon and road racing. For those who keep score, I’m a cat 2 on the road and track, and I have over 100 wins.

I’m 41 years old, married, and I have three kids (15, 8, 7). My oldest (Noah) also races for Slipstream Sports’ junior development team. Heck, my wife, Chloe raced (and won the Texas Cup) in cyclocross while pregnant with our daughter. I’m a founding board member of the Texas Bicycle Racing Association, and with Chloe, we founded The Racing Post. We’ve promoted over 15 races. Cycling is a family business.

My day job is as a full time cycling coach, and I’m a director for Slipstream Sports. I’ve coached riders to over 65 National podiums, and more than 50 State Championships. I’ve been head coach at camps in Mallorca, Italy and in the US. I’ve been a coach and head coach for the Regional Development Camp, a role in which I still serve. This year I’m also introducing the Texas Junior Development program, which is geared towards newer racers, but involves juniors with national level experience to serve as assistants.

I’ve worked with two juniors from their first road event all the way to the pro ranks, and I’ve coached 6 riders to the US National team. While I started this coaching business in Texas and for Texas racers, about half of my athletes are actually outside of Texas, with several based in Europe.

My degrees are in Urban and Regional Planning as well as writing. I’m very near completion of my Masters in exercise physiology, and I frequently attend continuing education and coaching summits with USAC. Further, I’ve been coaching full time for 12 years, which brings an education all of its own.

I’m also a certified teacher in Texas, holding a lifetime certificate. With 6 years in the classroom working with the most challenging of students, issues that athletes present me with sudden work-related trips, a sick child, or a sudden opportunity to join a high level race are issues we can deal with calmly and proactively.

Ultimately, over 12 years of full time coaching (20+ years of coaching total) and with my teaching and planning background, and as a team director, I’ve learned that there isn’t one type of coach that works for all. I don’t have one way I coach, as I believe in doing what is best for the rider.

Lastly, I don’t refer to other coaches as “the competition”. I encourage you to talk to any reputable coaches who you think might match up with your wants and needs. Find the best and most comfortable match for you. In just Texas alone, there are several thousand racers…and one coach can only work with so many athletes at one time. I have a good working relationship with many coaches across the country. If I’m not the one for you, I expect that we can find one who does match up well with what you are looking for in a coach.

Sincerely, Christian Williams