Empowering Your Ride: Blueprint Athlete Development
Unlock Your Potential with Professional Mountain Bike Coaching
Empowering Your Ride
Unparalleled Coaching
Blueprint Athlete Development offers comprehensive coaching and support for all disciplines of cycling athletes, from beginners to professionals. The coaching integrates every training pillar including fitness, technique, and psychological strategies, all tailored to individual needs for optimal performance. Facilities in Squamish, B.C., include a gym, rehabilitation services, and advanced testing methods. The team fosters long-term athlete development, with community support and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Training Plans: Custom or general fitness and technique coaching to meet the needs of high performance athletes.
World-Class Facilities: Equipped with a gym, rehabilitation services, and cutting-edge testing methods in Squamish, B.C.
Holistic Development: Focus on long-term growth with a blend of physical, technical, and psychological support. Proven to turn aspriring kids into world-class professionals.
Dive into a variety of training options tailored for all athletes, book skill development sessions our join our race programs to increase your cycling potential. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your performance with expert guidance.
At Blueprint Athlete Development, each member of the team brings a unique perspective and experience. The Blueprint staff is a world-leading group of professionals constantly striving to create the most fun, informative, and inspiring cycling culture.
Joel Harwood
Owner & Head Coach
Joel has devoted his professional life to teaching and mentoring cyclists of all kinds. He blends his knowledge of technical skills, long-term athlete development, science, teaching, and competition to provide the most proven coaching system available.
Chartered Professional Coach
Masters of Education
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology
Bachelor of Education
NCCP Competition Development Certified
NCCP Learning Facilitator
PMBI & IDP Trained
Over 15 years of skills coaching experience
Over 15 years of strength & conditioning coaching experience
Over 15 years of experiential education experience
Cycling British Columbia – Head Coach (all disciplines)
Jay’s experience and passion for learning ensure that every client can maximize their sport-specific performance through better movement and with an increased understanding of biomechanics. His knowledge and technical expertise in a gym setting cannot be overstated.
In the world of mountain bike instruction, Javi is one of the best on Earth. He has travelled the world coaching and teaching IDP and PMBI courses and is one of the most detail-oriented skill coaches in the world.
PMBIA Air & Tech Certified
Instructor Development Program (IDP) Level 3
Certified Over 15 years of coaching in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
Over 15 years of instructor training for Whistler Mountain Bike Park Over 5 years as Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA)
Air & Tech Course Conductor Over 10 years as a PMBIA and IDP trainer
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Certified ASG
CASI Level 3 Ski Instructor
CSIA Level 3 Snowboard Instructor
Occupational First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
FLAVIO KODATO
Lead Development Coach
From big wave surfing to professional road racing, Flavio’s diversity and holistic vision for mountain biking carries into every session he leads. His ability to read terrain and ride efficiently, along with his humour and energy, are the highlights of his teaching. Flavio has spent nearly a decade coaching students and mentoring younger coaches at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
PMBIA Level 4 Certified
NCCP Assistant Club Coach Certified
CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor
Former professional cyclist and member of the Brazilian Junior National Team
Former professional cyclist with ICT Bardegen in Belgium
Occupational First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
ELLIOT JAMIESON
Assistant Coach & Athlete Mentor
As a professional athlete and assistant coach, Elliot is the perfect example of bringing energy and optimism to athlete development. He has competed in a myriad of riding disciplines, is always excited to try something new, and personifies the word “coachable.”
NCCP Trained
Former member of the Blueprint Racing Team
Top 20 Elite Men Enduro World Cup (2023 and 2024)
4th Elite Men Canadian Enduro Nationals - 2023
3rd Elite Men DH Canadian National Championships - 2021
3rd Junior Men DH World Championships - 2018 (while competing for Blueprint Racing)
EMMETT HANCOCK
Assistant Coach & Athlete Mentor
As a professional athlete and assistant coach, Emmett spends more time working on technique and tactics in a season than most riders do in their lives. His ability to articulate the nuances of high-performance riding makes Emmett the perfect coach for those looking to take their existing skills to the next level.
NCCP Trained Former member of the Blueprint Racing Team
