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BASECAMP COACH
Sam Goldenstein
I’m passionate about helping women of all ages discover cycling, build confidence, and become stronger, more capable riders.
Natick, Massachusetts
BASED IN
12
YEARS TRAINING
9
YEARS COACHING
Road, gravel, cyclocross, multi-day events, time trial
DISCIPLINES
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
EXPERIENCE
MEETS SCIENCE.
My training philosophy is centered on four principles:
Be healthy on and off the bike. You can only reach and sustain, peak performance if you're physically and mentally healthy. Training should support overall well-being, not compromise it.
Be honest. Honest communication is essential. A clear understanding of your effort, motivation, and limitations helps build trust and ensures training stays on track.
Don't compare yourself to others. Every athlete is on their own path. Progress requires individualized training and a mindset focused on your growth, not someone else’s metrics.
Have fun! This is the most important principle. If you're not enjoying the process, it's hard to stay motivated or consistent.
THE FULL STORY
ABOUT ME AS A COACH.
I am a retired military veteran with over 20 years of experience as an endurance athlete and hold a PhD in Exercise Physiology. I have experience as both a cycling coach and strength and conditioning coach, training athletes at all levels, including beginners and adaptive athletes. Over the past ten years, I've competed across road, gravel, and cyclocross disciplines and am a former elite team member with US Military Endurance Sports. My journey has taken me from racing in events like Unbound Gravel, The Rift, and the USA Crit Series to piloting tandem bikes for visually impaired athletes. I've experienced sport from every angle: athlete, coach, and scientist.
My research focuses on female physiology, and I'm passionate about helping women optimize both health and performance through solid, evidence-based science. I help athletes make sense of factors like the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, and life stages such as perimenopause. It's not necessarily about adapting training; it’s about learning to listen to your body, understanding it more deeply, and training with awareness.
THE RÉSUMÉ
MY PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS.
PhD in Exercise Physiology with a focus on female physiology and nutrition
11+ years competing across road, gravel, and cyclocross
10+ peer-reviewed publications in exercise physiology
Extensive experience conducting metabolic and physiological testing
Professional presentations on female physiology, nutrition, and hydration
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
IN THEIR WORDS
ATHLETES ON COACH SAM
I appreciate Samantha's challenging and efficient workouts and her broad knowledge of the sport and strength training. She's really helping me juggle all I love to do and need to do in addition to my cycling training and it's helping me stay in track and improve. - Jo G.
RECENT RESULTS
SAM'S ATHLETES, ON THE PODIUM.
Coach Sam Goldenstein
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Natick, Massachusetts
12
9
Road, gravel, cyclocross, multi-day events, time trial
I am a retired military veteran with over 20 years of experience as an endurance athlete and hold a PhD in Exercise Physiology. I have experience as both a cycling coach and strength and conditioning coach, training athletes at all levels, including beginners and adaptive athletes. Over the past ten years, I've competed across road, gravel, and cyclocross disciplines and am a former elite team member with US Military Endurance Sports. My journey has taken me from racing in events like Unbound Gravel, The Rift, and the USA Crit Series to piloting tandem bikes for visually impaired athletes. I've experienced sport from every angle: athlete, coach, and scientist.
My research focuses on female physiology, and I'm passionate about helping women optimize both health and performance through solid, evidence-based science. I help athletes make sense of factors like the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, and life stages such as perimenopause. It's not necessarily about adapting training; it’s about learning to listen to your body, understanding it more deeply, and training with awareness.
PhD in Exercise Physiology with a focus on female physiology and nutrition
11+ years competing across road, gravel, and cyclocross
10+ peer-reviewed publications in exercise physiology
Extensive experience conducting metabolic and physiological testing
Professional presentations on female physiology, nutrition, and hydration
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Athlete Testimonials
I appreciate Samantha's challenging and efficient workouts and her broad knowledge of the sport and strength training. She's really helping me juggle all I love to do and need to do in addition to my cycling training and it's helping me stay in track and improve. - Jo G.