We want our volunteer coaches to feel confident and prepared when coaching student-athletes. That’s why Georgia Cycling provides resources like our Coach Supporter Team presented by Honda Powersports & Products. This team of highly experienced coaches provides guidance, support, and training to new and veteran coaches. Every Georgia Cycling team has a dedicated Coach Supporter who has been trained on the latest methods for coaching and is available to answer questions, conduct trainings, and be a resource for you.
DEREK BOYD
I have been athletic since childhood, mainly dedicated to basketball, baseball, and cross country running. I’ve been riding most of my life but found mountain biking in the early 90s as a way to spend time with my sons who were 8 and 10 years old at the time. I have a competitive streak, so about 6 months after buying my first mountain bike I was racing the full calendar of the GAP State XC series. I also use mountain biking in my work with at-risk youth to develop self-esteem, character, and trust-building.
My introduction to Georgia Cycling was an invitation to help launch the Cherokee High School Team in 2015. I’ve never been happier to volunteer my time because Georgia Cycling is the most organized and professional youth development program that I’ve ever been a part of.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY DEREK:
Allatoona High School
Harrison High School
Hillgrove High School
Marietta High School
North Cobb Christian School
North Cobb High School
North Paulding High School
Paulding Composite
Bearings Composite
TOM GLOVER
I am super excited to be in the role of coach supporter. I’m looking forward to helping my fellow Coach Supporters and the Association staff make the Georgia Cycling Association even better. With nearly a decade of experience in both mountain bike racing and teaching cycling skills and safety to kids, I hope to bring value to the coach supporter team and to help create more diversity in the organization for both coaches and athletes.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY TOM:
Augusta Composite
Bartram Composite
GMC Prep
Middle GA Comp
Oconee Composite
Oconee High/Middle
Savannah Trail Mix Composite
Tri-County Composite
Heart of Georgia Composite
CHAD HAYES
I’m excited to work with my fellow coaches around Georgia Cycling in the role of Coach Supporter. I’ve already learned as much from them as they have from me.
My goals are pretty simple; be there when a coach needs me and help develop tools to make it easier for them to run a team. I’m also very dedicated to upping our game in regards to having certified coaches leading our teams.
Our student-athletes deserve superior coaching and safe practices and I stand ready to help team coaches. It is a pleasure to work with our volunteer coaches that share a mutual dedication to our students. I’m proud of what we’re doing in Georgia and enjoy playing a role in the massive growth of youth mountain biking.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY CHAD:
Buford High School
Cherokee Bluff High School
Chestatee High School
Jackson County High School
Lanier Christian Academy
Mill Creek High School
North Gwinnett High School
North Hall High School
Prima Tappa Composite
KAREN HONEYCUTT
2022 was my first season as a member of the Coach Supporter team and I am super excited to be a member of this special team. I have been a Georgia Cycling Coach for five years and have enjoyed working with the student-athletes on my team.
Now as a coach supporter I not only get to influence riders, but I get to help coaches from various teams and the Georgia Cycling staff. I absolutely love riding and racing mountain bikes, so I feel fortunate to be involved with this incredible organization where I get to help build confident, skilled athletes and coaches.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY KAREN:
Campbell High School
Decatur High School
Midtown High School
North Dekalb Composite
Pace Academy
Pope High School
Riverwood High School
Rome Composite
Sope Creek Composite - ITP
Sope Creek Composite - OTP
Trojan Mtn Bike Team
Walton High School
Wheeler High School
Mark Legaspi
It’s a pleasure to join the Georgia Cycling Association as a coach supporter. This role provides the opportunity of mentoring and supporting the association’s volunteer coaches while equally learning from their expertise.
I fully support proper certification, development, management, and creating leaders both on and off the bike. I have served as Head Coach of my local Georgia Cycling team since 2019 and I am inspired to support Georgia Cycling’s mission as a Coach Supporter. I leverage my two decades of experience in coaching, instructing, mentoring, and competitive cycling to reinforce our Core Pillars.
The members and supporters of the Georgia Cycling Association play a significant role of what makes this organization such as asset to the entire state. I’m grateful to be just a small part of that.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY MARK:
Dawson County Composite
Fannin County Composite
Fannin County High School
Grayson Composite
Habersham Composite
Jefferson High School
Lumpkin County High School
Red Clay Composite
White County High School
Yonah Composite
KENT MCMULLEN
I truly believe in what Georgia Cycling is all about, and I am honored to be part of this incredible organization. As most of you know, I am the "weatherman" for the Georgia Cycling Association, as well as Team Director for the Newnan High School Cougars (was formerly the Team Director for the Chattahoochee Grippers).
I have been part of Georgia Cycling since 2017, and I have been mountain biking since the mid-1990s. The fact that I can help other coaches with weather and mountain biking, two topics I am extremely passionate about, is exciting for me. Plus being able to make an impact on the sport of youth mountain biking is a delicious cherry on top of the sundae.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY KENT:
Chattahoochee Grippers Composite
Columbus Composite
Conyer-Covington Composite
Line Creek Shredders
Northgate High School
Southside Trail Riders Comp (STRONG)
Starr's Mill High School
Dolores Montero
Dolores enjoys being a coach supporter for the Georgia Cycling Association and specifically welcoming new coaches who aren't sure they would be a "good coach! "
I like to find an indvidual’s strengths and encourage them to start the process and see what and how they fit into a team. Some will go on to be leaders but I find they all enjoy the riders and the family feel of their team.
Initially a volunteer for Georgia Cycling, she began coaching in 2017 with her husband launching a new team in Forsyth County and growing the program there over the past six years.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY DOLORES:
Barrow Arts & Science Academy
Big Creek Composite
Dawson County Composite
Denmark High School
East Forsyth High School
Fannin County Composite
Forsyth Composite
North Forsyth High School
jeff Stewart
I’m honored to serve as a Coach Supporter for the Georgia Cycling Association. From BMX to mountain biking, I’ve been riding for most of my life.
Coaching is also a passion of mine. From soccer to mountain biking, I’ve been a coach in some capacity for the past 17 years. I am a firm believer that not only do student riders need proper coaching, but we coaches do as well.
I look forward to sharing my experiences, assisting in teaching a common coaching language of mountain bike skills, learning from each of you, and helping to problem solve issues with other coaches who are guiding our youth through the development of both bike and LIFE skills.
TEAMS SUPPORTED BY JEFF:
Blankets Creek Comp
Blankets Creek Homeschool
Cherokee High School
Cohutta Composite
Creekview High School
Etowah High School
Gilmer Cartecay Composite
Milton High School
North Fulton Composite
North Georgia Christian Academy
Roswell High School
Sequoyah High School
Woodstock High School