The name Finesse & Fury originates from the formation of a partnership, one that combined two styles of approach to training and competing in the discipline of endurance track cycling. Although both individuals possessed characteristics of each style, each individual demonstrated a dominant style. One person approached the sport primarily through a high level of skill, tactical prowess, and studiousness towards the sport – the embodiment of finesse. The other person approached the sport primarily through a tremendous amount of brute strength, intensity, and relentlessness in perseverance – the embodiment of fury. A complementary pairing was formed, guiding their approach to success in sport and life. Finesse & Fury.
The athletes who are a part of this program will most certainly possess characteristics of each style and together will complement each other on a supportive, yet competitive, journey. This is just as Coach Kim Geist, the Finesse, and Assistant Kim Zubris, the Fury, did when they trained and competed alongside and against one another.
Finesse & Fury by Kim Geist Coaching is intentionally small. We choose to be small to avoid the slow-moving nature and red tape that we have seen as a result of working as a larger organization. We also know we are a complementary partnership that gets done with far less people what most do with many. By being small we have the ability to easily try and implement new strategies, always have an open communication line directly with athletes, and can be more a part of the program than dictate from above. We do not, however, work in a small vacuum environment. We are never afraid to identify what we do not know and utilize our resources.
Kim Geist
Coach, aka The Boss
Responsibilities include: cycling and strength & conditioning training program design and implementation, skills & tactics coaching, program and facility management
Helping athletes reach their goals is what Kim has always wanted to do. And, she has always wanted to do it the right way – based on knowledge gained through education as well as that gained through experience as a competitive athlete. Kim knows the tricks of the trade having “been there, done that” – she has competed at the highest level of athletics. But, she also knows the reasons why the tricks work – she has the knowledge based in education to explain the how’s of physiology in training, nutrition, and the like.
Education and Certifications:
– MS Applied Nutrition, specializing in nutrition and fitness – Northeastern University
– BS Sport and Exercise Science, minors in sport management and in psychology – DeSales University
– Certified Exercise Physiologist – American College of Sports Medicine
– Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – National Strength and Conditioning Association
– Level 2 Coach – USA Cycling Coaching Association
– CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – American Red Cross
– SafeSport Trained – U.S. Center for SafeSport
Athletic Experience:
– 2018 & 2017 World Champion
– 2018 & 2017 World Cup Champion
– 2018 & 2015 #1 Ranked Rider in the World
– 2019 Pan American Games 2x Champion
– 2016 Olympic Long Team Member
– 2015 World Championship Bronze Medalist
– 2018 & 2014 Pan American Champion
– 32-Time USA National Champion
– 2-Time Junior World Championship Medalist
– Former Pan Am and National Record Holder
– 3 Years Professional Road Cyclist
Kim Zubris
Assistant, aka The Numbers Guru
Responsibilities include: data analysis, work-study program management, program and facility organization, assistance in program teaching
As an engineer by training, Kim thrives off of breaking down the complexities of competitive sport into parts that can be analyzed, optimized and put back together to yield high performance. Kim started road racing while in grad school in Boston but fell in love with track cycling after moving back to her home state of Pennsylvania. The pull of constantly improving has allowed her to continually progress through the sport, learning the ins and outs of what it takes to be an elite athlete and how to put that into practice.
Education and Certifications:
– PhD Biomedical Engineering – Boston University
– BS Chemical Engineering – Lehigh University
– Level 2 Coach – USA Cycling Coaching Association
– CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – American Red Cross
– SafeSport Trained – U.S. Center for SafeSport
Athletic Experience:
– 2018 & 2017 World Championship Team Member
– 2018 #1 Ranked Rider in the World
– 2017 Pan American Championship Medalist
– 2-Time USA National Champion
– 2022 4x Masters World Champion
– Current Masters National Record Holder