About Mike Ricci
A Coach Built for Athletes
What began as a love for ball sports blossomed into a lifelong passion for endurance competition. With over 30 years of coaching experience, Mike Ricci has empowered thousands of athletes to reach and exceed their athletic goals. One cornerstone of his athletes’ success is their strength and mobility. His approach is grounded in the belief that strength, mobility, and movement are key to unlocking peak performance.
Mike’s coaching philosophy focuses on helping athletes of all abilities become stronger and that their strength translates seamlessly into their sport. He is deeply committed to understanding movement patterns and correcting imbalances, helping athletes build a solid foundation that supports both fitness and performance. Mike believes that anyone can achieve anything in the world of fitness, and it’s never too late to get started or to get back in the game—you just need to commit to the process.
Meet Mike Ricci – Strength Coach with 30+ Years of Experience
Strength, Mobility & The Athlete Within
Mike's coaching philosophy centers on helping athletes of all abilities build strength that translates seamlessly to their sport. He is dedicated to understanding movement patterns and correcting imbalances, ensuring a solid foundation that supports both fitness and performance. A United States Marine Corp Veteran, Mike believes that anyone can achieve anything - a mindset that drives his approach to fitness. It's never too late to start or return to the game—you just need to commit to the process.
Mike specializes in athletes who have ambitions to rediscover the athlete within themselves. He helps former athletes find their way back to fitness as well as invested athletes who want to achieve their next level goals. Mike’s experience and passion will guide you to discover strength and mobility for a better version of your athlete within.
Coaching Credentials
- Strength Certification from the International Sports Science Association
- USA Triathlon National Coach of the Year (2013)
- USA Triathlon Elite Level III Certified Coach
- USA Triathlon World Team Coach
- Custom Programming for in-home or gym
- Coached the University of Colorado triathlon team to 4 consecutive National Championships.
- Coached Age Group National and World Champions
- 20 years CEO and Head Coach - D3 Multisport
- Ironman University Coaching Certification
- Slowtwitch Swim Certification
- Prior USA Cycling Level II certification
- Prior USA Cycling Level II certification Published author with Human Kinetics (The Complete Triathlon Guide), Triathlete Magazine, USA Triathlon Magazine and other online publications including Training Peaks, Triathlete, Runner’s World and more.