"I've been a client of HSP for two years this December. While Todd Herriott has made me a better bike racer, he has also made me a better father, employee, and citizen.
To emphasize this, I go back to November 2007; I was slammed at work, having my worst Cross season in 8 years. I climbed off the bike during a race in November, and was ready to give up bike racing, convinced my life was simply too jammed with work and family. I remember speaking to Todd that day, with plans to tell him I was done. He listened and injected rational, balanced input. He was positive and provided perspective and focus.
Given my work situation at the time, he helped me realign priorities and develop a plan for excelling at work and preparing for a great 2008 season. We executed on this plan, and the spring and summer of 2008 was filled with many personal bests. Through the summer, we worked hard to prepare for Cross and 08 was my best season to date. I'm ending the season this week as a Cat 2. Most view Todd as a cycling coach, and he is a great one, but that is but a small part of the package. Todd is a life coach."
Dave Reed, Seattle, WA
Masters Cyclist: HUP United
Cycling is a sport where more than just physical talent comes into play. While physical fitness does play a role in the success of an athlete, there is so much more that goes into achieving an athlete's maximum potential. Todd Herriott has assembled a talented and tightly knit group of people who provide the athlete with not only a great depth of knowledge, but also with cutting-edge philosophy, equipment, and practices that push the edges of sport. In working with Todd, and the others at Herriott Sports Performance, I have been able to achieve a high level of success in my own career as a professional cyclist; and we continue to build on long-term progress for an ever improving future in the world of competitive sports.
Carson Miller
USAC Road Development Team, Land Rover-Orbea
"We decided to meet with Todd Herriott based on an overwhelmingly positive recommendation. We walked into HSP to meet Todd with the expectation of leaving with what would likely be fairly humbling LT test results (unless of course we possessed mad skillz and crazy power that were lying dormant, just waiting to be tapped…!), but our main goal was to add some structure to our cycling. Since that first meeting, we have discovered in Todd Herriott and David Richter so much more than coaches, and in HSP, so much more than a training facility.
Todd is part cycling coach, part strength trainer, part former pro-racer (I won’t say comeback), part psychologist, part nutritionist, part life coach, part enthusiast, part entertainer. Working with Todd and David has truly changed the quality of our lives. They both understand the importance of balancing cycling, cycling skills, tactics, strength training, nutrition and hydration, recovery, and rest, and they know how to tailor a program based on an athlete’s dynamic needs, responses to training, lifestyle, and schedule.
Most importantly, Todd always emphasizes the joy of sport and life above all else. Todd’s passion and energy are evident from the moment one enters HSP, and he has surrounded himself with excellent coaches and staff."
Ian Wright and Liga Mezaraups
Passionate, New Racers
"In Herriott Sports Performance (HSP) I have found the essential support I need in order to reach my goals. With a detailed and effective psycho/physical preparation plan and with the aid of professional instruments, Todd Herriott has given me the optimal condition necessary to ride successfully at an International level in every single race, from road to cyclo-cross."
"Ho trovato in Herriott Sports Performance (HSP) un appoggio essenziale per raggiungere i miei obbiettivi. Con una dettagliata e efficacie preparazione psico/fisica e con l'ausilio di strumenti all'avanguardia, Todd Herriott di HSP mi hanno dato la condizione ottimale necessaria per gareggiare con sussesso a livello Internazionale in ogni gara dalla Strada al cyclo-cross."
Davide Frattini, Professional Cyclist, Italy
Winner Baby Giro d’Italia Under 26
4 times Italian national cyclocross member
7 years professional cyclist: Team Alessio, Team Monex, Team Colavita Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light
Colavita/Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light Team Captain
"As a masters athlete, new to the sport of competitive cycling, I wanted a coach who could meet me at my level and yet take my goals seriously. Todd immediately put me at ease, assuring me that my process was as valid and important as any TdF starter's. Within a year of working with HSP, I was achieving better race results than I ever anticipated. Todd and David worked with me one-on-one to develop critical TT skills, such as turn-arounds and starts. I'm convinced their coaching enabled me to win 3 silver medals at the 2007 National Senior Games and a silver medal in the state ITT championship.
Todd has a unique ability to take his athletes to that next stage—breaking through barriers to performance—without pushing them over the edge! David is a natural teacher who easily communicates sophisticated techniques and is clearly invested in his clients' progress. Their attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and ability to adapt their knowledge to the needs of each individual get results. And, their passion and positive energy make it fun!"
Barbara Wilkie, Seattle, WA
Master's Racer: Starbucks Cycling
"The guys at Herriott Sports are real professionals who know what they are doing. I have been riding for 17 years now and they still found ways for me to improve my position on the bike, along with dialing me in on an amazing strength protocol. Since seeing the guys a month ago, I have a been making huge gains in training! Thanks!"
Seamus McGrath, Victoria, BC
Professional Mt Bike Racer: Rocky Mountain, Haro
9th Olympic XC Mt Bike, 2004, Athens, Greece
12 time Canadian National Team Member
"Todd has helped me get the most out of my training by listening to me and helping me balance training with the rest of life. Their realistic approach has helped me deal with setbacks and taught me to listen to my body with an emphasis on recovery and quality training. Through meticulous attention to detail including everything from bike fitting, to nutrition, to equipment, HSP has provided me all the tools necessary to accomplish my cycling goals."
Nick Clayville, Bellingham, WA
Category 1 Cyclist: Hagens Berman, LLP, Western Washington University
Collegiate Road Cycling National Champion 2005