Mike Galvan

Mike Galvan is a native New Yorker.  He got his start in sports by playing in the concrete schoolyards of the Lower East Side.  Mike then became a star High School distance runner until an injury ended his collegiate career early in his freshman year.  Inactivity and his newfound love of the college lifestyle caused him to gain over 100 pounds in 5 years.  At his heaviest, Mike maxed out at 235 pounds to go along with his two-pack a day cigarette habit.

Looking for a change of lifestyle, he was inspired when he witnessed a friend complete her first triathlon. With a mix of proper diet and exercise he completed his first sprint triathlon 3 months later.  Smoking, eating and laziness were replaced with swimming, cycling and running.

Mike is now a USAT certified Triathlon Coach and is known for his enthusiasm while working with athletes of all levels.  Mike focuses on teaching skill and efficiency to build a solid foundation to improve performance in his athletes.  Since completing his first race, he has helped over 2,000 athletes experience that wonderful finish-line feeling for themselves.  In addition to coaching at Asphalt Geen, Mike is the Head Triathlon Coach at New York University and Assistant Coach with Team in Training.