Levon Kalemkiarian, MS
Owner / Coach
Levon was born and raised in Massachusetts, a state rich in running tradition, which is where he found a passion for endurance athletics. The excitement to train and research different training methods led him to Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado where he earned a bachelors degree in Exercise Sport Science. In 2010, he completed the Master's program in Exercise Physiology at The College of St. Scholastica. After graduating and working in Cardiac Rehab as an Exercise Specialist, he also started an Assistant Coaching partnership with The College of St. Scholastica Cross Country team for two years. Through his own personal experience with endurance athletics and coaching, he is a very well rounded coach who keeps an open mind to different methods of training.
Certifications
USA Cycling Level 1
TrainingPeaks Level 1 Coach
FMS Level 1 and 2
The Running Clinic
Stacy Kalemkiarian, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist / Coach
Stacy has always had a passion for athletics and movement. She was a multi-sport athlete in highschool transitioning to a collegiate running program at the College of St Scholastica, where she competed at several national championships. Stacy earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Scholastica in 2008. Following a year of traveling PT, she worked as a full-time physical therapist and was an assistant coach for Scholatica's cross country running team for two years. Since this time, she developed a love for cycling and has competed at many local and national events as well as UCI cyclocross races. She is currently employed by Kindred Homecare and still has a strong knowledge base in athletic medicine and rehab. She is excited to be involved with Premier Training Systems as a rehab consultant and biomechanics expert.
Jonathan Garcia
Coach / Massage Therapist LMT, NT, CSCS
Jonathan has been an endurance athlete for over 20 years. Through his wide variety of experiences, he has gathered knowledge about optimal techniques for training and racing in endurance sports. He found his passion for running at an early age and went on to run for Western Colorado University, a top Division II distance program. Jonathan then turned his focus to cycling and raced for 8 years, both domestically and internationally. He began as a top amateur cyclist riding for Einsteins Bagels Elite Team and then raced 3 years with BMC Racing Team. He raced many world class races during his time with BMC, including Tour of California, Tour of Utah, Criterium International, Tour of Switzerland, and representing the USA at the Olympic Test Event in Beijing, China. After his cycling career, he has continued to compete in running and triathlon, with highlights of placing 12th overall at the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon 2:32 and 10 overall at Ironman Branson 70.3
Jonathan began his professional coaching career as an endurance and strength coach in 2009 working for Athletic Improvement Center in Fort Collins, CO. Jonathan has had the opportunity to work alongside physical therapists and strength coaches to further gain knowledge and help athletes achieve their best in their desired sport while staying strong and pain-free. He believes that a multi-faceted approach to training is the best way to achieve the desired level of physical conditioning and sport performance. He designs workouts to include components of strength, stability, flexibility, and endurance to work towards targeted goals.
Experience:
Collegiate distance runner at Western University, Colorado
8 year professional road cyclist, 3 years with BMC Racing Team
Certified strength and conditioning specialist
Level 3 USA Cycling Coach
Licensed massage therapist
Certified neuromuscular therapist
Physical therapist Aid
2013-19 Owner of Elements Training Company
2013: Massage Therapist for BMC Pro Cycling Team
2011-2014: Massage Therapist for Rally Professional Cycling Team
2015- Present: Massage Therapist for Adidas Rocky Mountain Elite Professional Running Team
2019-Present: Massage Therapist for Colorado School of Mines Cross-Country