TOP LINE COACHING
We specialize in high performance coaching for endurance and multisport athletes. We take an athlete-centered approach which is highly individualized with a focus on mastering the basics of consistency, repeatability, and progression.
About Nicole J. Adams, PhD
Nicole Adams (formerly Gilinsky), PhD earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and her PhD in Educational Psychology specializing in Sport Psychology from Texas Tech University (Wreck 'Em!). Nicole has published works in the field of Self Determination Theory, exercise physiology, and Action Control Theory. Nicole has coached endurance athletes in triathlon, cycling, and running for over six years. She continues to develop her skills and knowledge in this field by attending conferences and continuing education seminars. Nicole is a former USAT Level 1 Coach and holds certifications as a USAC Level 3 Coach, and a Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP). Nicole is an avid athlete herself, racing in triathlon since 2001. She has completed 11 Iron distance triathlons and many half Iron, Olympic and Sprint races, including 3 overall race wins. She achieved USAT All American status in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. Nicole achieved first overall (F45-49) USAT ranking for the South Midwest region for 2022.
COACHING SERVICES
FULLY CUSTOMIZED COACHING (QUARTERLY)
$1200/quarter
Fully customized training plan
Access to PREMIUM coaching platform
Structured workouts that sync with wearables
Unlimited communication
Daily feedback on workouts
Training and racing strategy
Race planning with pre-race phone/video discussion
Group workouts in the Lubbock area
Free access to comprehensive resource library: https://www.triathlon-101.com/
Access to exclusive product discounts
Membership to private GROUP ME networking group
FULLY CUSTOMIZED COACHING (MONTHLY)
$420/month
Fully customized training plan
Access to PREMIUM coaching platform
Structured workouts that sync with wearables
Unlimited communication
Daily feedback on workouts
Training and racing strategy
Race planning with pre-race phone/video discussion
Group workouts in the Lubbock area
Free access to comprehensive resource library: https://www.triathlon-101.com/
Access to exclusive product discounts
Membership to private GROUP ME networking group
ENDURANCE MAINTENANCE PLAN (MONTHLY)
$250/month
Partially customized training plan
Access to BASIC coaching platform
Weekly email communication
Weekly feedback on workouts
Paid access to comprehensive resource library: https://www.triathlon-101.com/
Access to exclusive product discounts
Membership to private GROUP ME networking group
COACHING CONSULTATION
$125/hour
60-Minute private consultation with Coach Nicole Adams, PhD
Consultation topics can include (but are not limited to) the following
Questions about a self-guided training plan(s)
Questions about race strategy and execution
Questions about training and race nutrition options and plans
Questions about goal-setting, race planning, and future directions
Consult will be hosted on a fully-encrypted video platform (schedule pending availability)
About Top Line Coaching
Top Line takes an athlete-centered approach: Our mission is to work with you, the athlete, to achieve your top athletic potential in balance with your health and life goals. Our philosophy is that happiness and enjoyment of sport lead to optimal performance.
We understand that appropriate challenge and consistency of training are required in order to see fitness gains which, in turn, enhance enjoyment! Our coaching programs are built on empirically based exercise physiology principles and tailored to each client's individual goals.
We understand that athletes maintain busy family, work, and personal lives. Therefore, we ensure that your plan fits with each of the components of your life with the aim to achieve a healthy balance among them.
Our coaching programs lead athletes through the appropriate phases of training stimulus, recovery, and adaptation. These phases are designed with race goals in mind to ensure that athletes are in peak physiological condition at the time of their goal event(s). Our programs are tailored to athletes' sport background, level of skill, and experience in competitive sports. Nicole interacts with each athlete daily in order to discuss progress, analyze metrics, and ensure continuous progress.
TOP LINE COACHING EXPERTISE
CONSISTENCY
Training is designed to allow athletes to consistently hit the mark with appropriate levels of challenge and sufficient recovery.
REPEATABILITY
Training is challenging but manageable so that athletes can repeat multiple build weeks with a basis for skill acquisition and little down time.
PROGRESSION
Training is cyclical with increasing volume and intensity including recovery periods which encourage positive adaptations.
FAQ
Learn about the
Top Line Coaching process:
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Start by submitting your details in the contact form at the top of this page so that we can schedule a 20-minute video chat. During this chat, we will discuss your background and interests to determine what the next steps may be.
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Once we have our initial discussion, we will schedule a second call to talk further about your goals and current work/family/training schedule. You will complete several forms, including a waiver, which I will use to create your training plan. Nicole will design your training plan and upload 1-3-week blocks of the plan to a coaching platform called “Final Surge”.
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Coaching is appropriate for every level of athlete, from elite to advanced to beginner. The key to a successful coaching relationship is a love for the sport, a willingness to learn, and open communication. Every athlete has the potential to succeed in the sport with the right attitude and a desire to seek excellence.
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Every athlete is unique in terms of their background, experience, and goals in the sport. However, some basic exercise physiology principles apply to every athlete's fitness trajectory. All training plans are based on a 3-1 or 2-1 cycle of build weeks-recovery week/days. Your training will slowly and gradually build in volume and intensity as you progress through a race season. Most athletes plan 1-2 "A" races and 3-4 "B" races for the year. "A" races are the races you will be in peak condition for and your training will be designed to increase in intensity and volume towards that peak period. Training is stochastic in nature; that is, it contains mini-cycles of build and recovery throughout the weeks and months to allow your body to stretch its tolerance and then adapt through recovery. Every athlete's needs are personally considered in their training plan so that work, family, and personal life are in balance with training.