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COACHING PHILOSOPHY

The Pure Austin Coaching Philosophy was conceived through many years of competitive racing and coaching. We take a holistic approach towards coaching to ensure
that all of our athletes reach the starting line healthy and prepared to compete at the highest level. The PAC coaches understand that each individual enrolled in PAC has unique goals which require unique program development. With this in mind, we prioritize individual evaluation and healthy coach/client communication. Understanding the importance of balance in life is also a cornerstone to our philosophy. Letting go of social pressures and allowing the body to develop naturally according to its physiological clock and personal goals will guarantee optimal fitness. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, PAC will supply you with top quality coaching and testing.

shawn bostad coach

If you are interested in receiving coaching from one of our highly qualified coaches, Email Shawn

Or Call: 512.731.0440

Shawn Bostad-PAC Director

PAC ROLES:
PAC Director, Swimming Coach, Cycling Coach, Running Coach, Triathlon Coach, Strength Coach, Physiology Testing, Bike Fitting, Swim Stroke Analysis, Running Gait Analysis

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science in Foreign Languages
  • Trigger Point Technologies Institute Certified Instructor
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Kinetic Chain Dysfunction Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Professional Coach since 1999
  • Professional Swim Instructor since 1996
  • Co-Founder of Lactic Edge (UWSP Triathlon Club)
  • Co-Founder of Trail Factor
  • Professional Triathlon Coach for Upper Echelon Fitness
  • Personal Trainer since 2004

COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE

  • 14 years of competitive running, cycling, and swimming experience
  • 6 years of competitive track and field experience
  • Category 3 Road Cyclist
  • Numerous Top 10 Finishes in regional and national triathlons
  • 14 years of competitive soccer
  • 4 years of elite-level ultramarathon racing

Shawn is the Director of Pure Austin Coaching.  His role is to not only oversee all aspects of the PAC program, but also provide individuals with high quality coaching. Shawn has a very colorful athletic background which began in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  As a young transplant from Puerto Rico, Shawn quickly realized how integral an athletic lifestyle was while living in small-town Stevens Point.  Learning and understanding this quickly led him to start participating in everything from football, track, soccer, wrestling, weight training and even golf.  In the end, Track and Soccer won out as his primary focus.  He played competitive soccer and ran track in college, and eventually started participating in Triathlons and endurance events.

Shawn has been competing as an elite level triathlete since 1997 and has been coaching since 1999.  While in college he was co-founder of Lactic Edge;  a college based triathlon club that is still in existence.  He is CPT and PES certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and also maintains a Head Instructor certification through Trigger Point Technology.  He has been a swim coach since 1999 and has experience racing and coaching individuals at all distances. 

Outside of the triathlon world, Shawn regularly competitively races in ultra marathons and ultra distance events.  As stated earlier, he has a colorful background, which allows him to connect and prescribe the right kind of training for a wide range of athletes.  Shawn is ultimately excited to see people achieve their goals and is available for coaching immediately. 

Drew

Drew Hill-Cycling,Triathlon Coach, and Fitness Specialist

PAC ROLES:
Cycling Coach, Triathlon Coach, Physiology Testing, and Strength Coach

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree, International Business, St. Edwards University, Austin TX
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Professional Coach since 2008
  • Coaching experiece developed through the mentoring of Bernard Moremann and the Johan Bruyneel Cycling Academy (JBCA)

COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE

  • 7 years of competitive cycling and triathlon experience
  • Category 2 Road Cyclist

CLASSES TAUGHT AT PURE AUSTIN

  • Spin - Town Lake - Wednedays 6:00pm - Fridays 6:00pm
  • Spin - Quarry Lake - Tuesdays 12:00pm - Fridays 12:00pm


Drew is a native Austinite that has been a lifelong elite athlete and competitor in sports ranging from rowing to soccer to cycling. Participating in such a wide variety of sports growing up, Drew was able to experience a multitude of different training methodologies and disciplines until finding his niche in the cycling and endurance world for the last 6-7 years as a competitive triathlete and then road cyclist. Drew currently races as a CAT 2 cyclist regionally and nationally and has also had race experience in Belgium and France under the direction of Bernard Moremann and the Johan Bruyneel Cycling Academy (JBCA). These years of experience and training, coupled with his drive to provide the best and most thorough information possible to his clients, gave Drew a valuable foundation in the training world.

Drew is also currently working with the Pure Austin Coaching program and teaches a variety of classes at both the Town Lake and Quarry Lake locations Monday through Friday.

“I encourage clients to step outside their comfort zones, try new things, stay healthy and fit by having fun… Fitness should be rewarding at the end of the day, not burdening. Clients should be able to see and feel those rewards, it’s my job to make sure they do.”