Triathlon Coaching Staff

Scott Berlinger is a USA Triathlon Level 2 coach and a long-time Elite Level trainer at the Sports Center health club at Chelsea Piers. He led the Full Throttle Endurance Racing team, who makes its home at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, to the USA Triathlon National Team Victory the past three years and has also led the team to NYC Triathlon wins 3 years in a row ('08, '09 and '10). Berlinger, besides being a nationally acclaimed coach, also has many personal accomplishments including the Lake Placid Ironman, more than 14 first or second place division finishes in various triathlons including the NYC Tri, US Nationals, Mighty Montauk and West Point Triathlons and was named a top five trainer in America by Men's Journal magazine. Prior to training at Chelsea Piers, Berlinger was one of the Gladiators, Viper, on the hit television show American Gladiator.

Andrew Kalley is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, a Certified Personal Trainer through The National Academy of Sports Medicine and an accomplished athlete. Andrew placed first overall in 2010 and second overall in 2009 at the Mighty Montauk Triathlon, first overall at the 2010 Stamford KIC IT Triathlon and first overall at the 2008 West Point Triathlon. Andrew also won his division in the USTA Club Nationals. Kalley is a Senior Coach of Full Throttle Endurance Racing team, guiding the team to their three USA Triathlon National Team Championship titles and their victories 3 years in a row at the NYC Triathlon Team Challenge ('08, '09 and '10). Andrew is a native New Yorker, which undoubtedly adds to his strong coaching style. He believes that hard work and dedication can enable his clients to achieve any goal. Andrew has become an expert in taking clients off the couch and through the finish line.

Rick Krupa is a sponsored triathlete, competitor on Team USA at the ITU World Championships and a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified coach. He is a 5-time USAT All-American ('05-'09) triathlete. Rick placed first overall in 2010 USAT Team Nationals Sprint, 2010 Harriman Sprint and 2009 Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon. He placed second overall in the 2010 and 2009 Elite Division of the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. He brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to the Full Throttle Endurance Racing team, which has garnered national titles 4 years in a row. Rick has spoken at seminars, colleges and to sports teams on the topics of goal setting, training and motivation.

Nathan Figg is a USAT Triathlon Level 1 Coach, a certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Road Runner's of America Coach. Nathan has competed in 5 triathlons from Miami to DC over the past 2 years. In his first season as a coach, Nathan will bring his track and field and strength and conditioning expertise to the Full Throttle Team. He has helped many athletes cross the finish line and beat their PR times for both triathlons and other endurance races. Nathan embraces his military background, teaching his athletes discipline and drive to fight and reach their goals.

Daniel Viera is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard. In 2011 Daniel competed in 5 triathlons, finishing top 10 in his division numerous times and placing 2nd in his division at the 5-Mile McAvoy Labor Day Run. 2012 promises to be breakthrough year for Viera as an athlete and new coach for the Full Throttle Endurance team. Daniel was born and raised in New York and has a Bachelor's degree from New York University. Once in the music industry, Daniel has changed careers to help athletes reach their potential and obtain their optimal peak fitness.