Coach Shannon
Physiologist & High Performance Coach
MS, MT, PES, CET, CEP
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Coach Shannon has been involved in sports since the age of 4. Shannon was a 2 x High School All-American, 6 x Pennsylvania State Track Champion, Pennsylvania State Track Athlete of the Year, NCAA All-American Track and Field, Professional mid-distance runner and triathlete for POWERBAR Team Elite, FILA USA Professional Runner, 5 x All-American- USA Triathlon, 2 x USA Triathlon National Champion, USAT TeamUSA- 9th Place ITU World Championships 2009, USAT TeamUSA -10th Place ITU World Championships 2010, USAT TeamUSA -9th Place ITU ITU World Championships 2013, USAT TeamUSA-10th Place ITU World Championships 2014 & USAT TeamUSA 2019- ITU World Championships Sprint and Long Course.
Shannon attended the University of Florida and earned her Master's in Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry, Physiology/Biochemistry, MT from the International College of Holistic Studies & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist. Coach Shannon served as a Sports Physiologist for the US Olympic Committee performing testing and coaching education for numerous US Olympic National teams.
Over the past 20 years, Shannon has become a global leader in the application of lactate dynamics for human performance optimization and a nationally recognized expert in the field of applied Physiology & Exercise Science working with 1000s of athletes including Olympic, professionals, collegiate, and high school level. Coach Shannon has written and presented the Master's Level Coaching Courses for USTFCCCA along with presenting coaching courses for USAT, USA Swimming, & US Rowing in her role as a Physiologist for the US Olympic Committee. Coach Shannon's passions are health, wellness, sports, nature, and family. Coach Shannon has dedicated her life to helping others improve their quality of life through sports, fitness, wellness, along with preventive and natural health methods.
Coach Shannon's experience in working with people of all ages and levels is expansive with a passion for bringing people together for a positive experience with family, friends, and nature.