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Ollie Cadin
University of Florida
Gators Cycling Team
Jersey Islands Games Cycling Team
"Being coached by Lynn at Plan2 allowed me to progress as a rider and fulfil my potential, including spending two seasons racing in France for a top Junior team. Lynn’s intense focus on tactics and skills gave me a real competitive edge, and I still regularly refer back to her guidance when preparing for key races."
Sam Nisbet
Team Reflex Nopinz
Jersey Island Games Cycling Team
"I started working with Lynn as a youth rider and benefited so much from her structured training sessions that were tailored to my needs as well as her in person cyclocross skills sessions. Without these basics, I would never have been able to achieve the results I’m achieving now."
James Patterson
Jersey Island Games Cycling MTB Team
Chairperson Jersey Cycling
"Lynn’s vast knowledge together with her ability to adapt and tailor to individual situations and needs means that you can go into a session, period or season knowing no stones have been left unturned.
All details will not only have been thought through but implemented in a way that best suits an individual through a compassionate, professional approach."
Chris Stephens
BTF High Performing Coach Programme (Level 3)
BTF Team England Next Generation and Pathway
Jersey Team Manager Youth Commonwealth Games & Island Games
"Thank you for everything you’ve done with our triathlon crew. Only a fellow coach will truly understand how much physical and emotional energy coaching at your level requires. You’ve definitely had a positive influence on our athletes and this coach too."
Rhys Pilley
"Over the last four years Lynn has taken me from a relatively average under 14 rider finishing mid-pack in most local youth race to a Junior competing at the highest level. My recent selection for the Youth Commonwealth Games demonstrates the level of coaching provided one to one by Lynn.The personalised nature of her coaching has allowed us to build a strong rider-coach relationship ensuring I am able to get the most from my training. The continued conversation between rider and coach has enabled me to adjust my training plan around other aspects of my life such as education or injury and has resulted in high levels of motivation as goals and targets are clearly outlined and constantly refined.As well as this high level of communication Lynn brings a deep understanding of both the technical and tactical aspect of racing resulting in my continued progression to the highest level of the sport."
Ben Le Brocq
"The passion for cycling can take you to great places, having coaching and support to compliment this can only take you to greater places! This is exactly what Lynn has done for me through a holistic approach to training. During the 1-2-1 coaching we planned and agreed my goals and objectives. Creating a clear path was critical and provided me with more than enough motivation to get on my bike every day I needed to. Lynn did all of this for me and kept my parents in the communication loop, so my parents had a clear understanding of my plan. This coaching took me from a school child who rode his bike and developed me into a national level junior cyclist with an ambition that will never leave me!"
Andy Hamon
General Team Manager & Cycling Team Manager for Jersey, 2017 Youth Commonwealth Games, Bahamas
"Rhys’s Bahamas 2017 youth games. Results wise excellent I am sure you would agree, but equally importantly was his preparation which was impeccable. I was very impressed with how he conducted himself at the games and in the lead up. He knew exactly what he was doing as far as pre race preparation, feeding, bottles, acclimatisation. I feel that he is a credit to your coaching skills and feel that this made a big impact on how he preformed throughout the week."
Ashley Hillier
Parent of Rider
"Lynn has significant experience working with youth and Junior riders and understands that each rider is different and requires specific plans. Getting to know the rider and experimenting with different coaching approaches is something that Lynn spends a lot of time on and it reflects in the rider engagement. Requirements change over time and Lynn recognises this and constantly tweaks the plans accordingly. The fact that Lynn has coached individual riders over several years is a clear indication that her approach works well.
With the rider, Lynn devises a structured approach to the season, where the rider is able to balance the needs of training, education and recovery. This results in a plan where they can measure their progress in a careful balanced way that maintains a healthy engagement over time as well as delivering results on the track. Lynn’s approach allows the rider to feel that they control their development pathway which is a vital component in their engagement. Her supportive approach helps develop the confidence to know that the right preparation and race plan delivers."
Kevin Pilley
Parent of Rider
"Lynn has provided a specifically tailored coaching programme for my son over the last four years. Under her highly professional tutelage he has progressed from racing at a local youth level to competition at regional and national levels in England and France, as well as the international stage as a junior at the Youth Commonwealth Games.Her holistic approach to coaching ensures that the pressures of school and family life are balanced with the specific training and competitive objectives of a young and developing athlete. Through the use of considered training programmes, blended with specific race schedules, she can help ensure that riders are in the best form to achieve their objectives. This is coupled with advice on race technique, diet and lifestyle choices, which all help to instil the necessary discipline and dedication to succeed.As a highly qualified coach and a former competitive racer who has succeeded at the highest levels of the sport, Lynn is also well-placed, well-connected and knowledgeable to help riders explore new opportunities and to continue to develop their skill and passion for cycling to whatever level their potential might take them!"
Philip Blake
Road Safety Officer
Jersey Police
"I worked with Lynn Minchinton-Gilley for over 18 years on various cycling projects. This is someone I can highly recommend to help anyone with cycling coaching and training, whether you are an adult or child. She has vast experience as a cyclist and trainer."
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