Coach Chris Palmquist has led the MMTT Youth Development Team since 2011 to introduce the skills and fun of triathlon to young triathletes of all ability levels. Youth Team triathletes compete in local and regional triathlons then compete both as individuals and as a team at the USAT Youth and Junior National Championships. In addition to her passion for working with youth, Chris is a USA Paratriathlon National Team Coach, 2016 Rio Paralympic Coach and Team MPI Head Coach. She is a USA Triathlon Elite Level III, Youth and Junior and Paratriathlon Certified Coach. She is a USA Cycling Level I Elite, Power-Based Training Coach and a F.I.S.T Bike Fitter. During twenty years of coaching, she has helped athletes achieve success at the beginner, regional, national and world class level. Chris leads high performance camps for USA Paratriathlon National Team athletes and supports Team USA athletes at international ITU races and World Championships. In 34 years as an athlete, she has competed in triathlon, collegiate rowing, canoe/kayak, cross country skiing and road bike racing. Her coaching philosophy is based on trust, communication, balance, achieving top potential and the joy of challenging training and racing.
