Training guidance and coaching

Training is about more than simply riding your bike - it’s about working with a specific goal in mind. A skilled trainer/coach can help you define these personal goals, aligning them with your unique talents and aspirations, and together, craft the most effective plan to achieve them.

In high level sports, goals are rarely achieved overnight. Success is the result of a carefully managed process that builds towards long-term improvement. This requires thoughtful progression and patience to ensure you’re consistently moving closer to your objectives.

Every rider encounters factors that influence their ability to train and perform. Life commitments, such as work, school or family, can drain energy and directly impact how much and how intensely you can train.

Furthermore, each rider responds differently to training and racing stimuli - both physically and mentally. These responses depend on your training history and the type of rider (phenotype) you are. This is why it’s essential that your training and race programs are customized to your individual capacity and profile.

TESTIMONIAL AXEL HUENS

“Working with Marco was a great experience. Not only did I find an outstanding trainer, but I also discovered a genuinely remarkable human being. Thanks to our collaboration this year, I’ve made significant physical progress and truly transitioned into becoming a professional. I’m really grateful for his support and guidance.”

— Axel Huens (Pro-cyclist)

Whether you're a junior, a U23 rider, or a professional cyclist, my approach as a trainer and coach remains the same: I will help you to unlock your full potential. My coaching focuses on achieving a balance between long-term development and delivering results in the short term, ensuring both progress and performance go hand in hand.

Every type of coaching consists of the following elements:

• Personal or virtual intake (via Microsoft Teams): an opportunity to get to know each other, define your goals, and create a tailored plan;

• You’re in charge. My role is to support and empower you in your development;

• Training is based on a multi-year development plan and a year-plan. Training is planned 2 to 4 weeks ahead in Trainingpeaks;

• Training includes Strength & Conditioning;

• Regular coaching sessions (every 1 to 3 weeks) conducted via Microsoft Teams to ensure consistent guidance and support;

• Always accessible (via WhatsApp or phone) and open to making adjustments to the training plan whenever needed;

• Performance Platform: Direct access to, and collaboration with top specialists, ensuring comprehensive support for your performance and well-being (not included in monthly fee):

  • Nutrition: Nutrinergy (Sport Nutritionist Dirk Verbaak);

  • Medical concerns: Sport Medisch Centrum JBZ and Dr. Arjen Kokshoorn;

  • Top-notch Testing by testing partners Contest.nl (VO2max-test by Melvin Kantebeen) and SMC Midden-Nederland (DEXA-test).

  • Aero-Testing: Guided Windtunnel Test at TU Eindhoven or an test on the track with Aero-Pro (Hylke van Grieken);

  • Bike-Fitting

TESTIMONIAL - LOE VAN BELLE

"Marco’s coaching is incredibly hands-on; you can reach out to him anytime. This open communication allows for constant evaluation of your training and ensures you’re always looking ahead to the next phase of your development."

— Loe van Belle – World-Tour Cyclist

TESTIMONIAL OWEN GELIJN

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Marco over the past year. The communication and collaboration between us were seamless and highly effective. Marco excels at clearly explaining the reasoning behind the training plans and is always open to discussion. Thanks to his guidance, I believe I’ve been able to make significant physical progress this past year!”

— Owen Geleijn - Pro-Cyclist