Elite Athletics and Fitness Consortium

Cycling Hall of Famer John Howard is a legend in the sport. With world records, national championships, and the Olympic Games on his resume, John knows a thing or two about cycling. He also happens to be the coach of Elite Athletics and Fitness instructor, Matt Maher. John provides coaching, camps, and developed the FiTTE System. "I have raced across America, won the Hawaii Ironman, raced on 3 Olympic teams and (don’t try this at home) set the bicycle speed record of 152.6 mph. But the most satisfying thing I do is help cyclists get more out of their bodies and their bikes."

Gina Poertner, coach and owner of Life Balance Sports does it all when it comes to the sports world. As a Fitte System Practioner and Instructor for John Howard Performance Sports, Gina is our positioning specialist for the perfect bike fit. Gina is a Certified Health Education Specialist focusing on exercise physiology and sports nutrition. She has 20 years experience coaching the various disciplines of running, cycling and triathlon. An endurance road cyclist, Gina is also a triathlete, runner and life-long competitor who understands the unique needs of athletes. Gina has served on the sports medicine staffs of AAU Junior Olympics, National Gymnastics Championships, National Indoor Track & Field Championships, and individual world class, Olympic and professional athletes. She is also an Official for USA Track & Field and USA Cycling and continues to officiate local, national and international events