Dr. Jody Bartz is a dedicated endurance athlete with over a decade of experience as a competitive endurance athlete. Jody’s background includes running, triathlon, strength training, MTB, and gravel racing. Her expertise lies in supporting women and youth athletes and accommodating for those who may need additional support; however, her education, professional experiences, and training would be an ideal fit for athletes at any level.

 

Jody discovered running and triathlon post-high school and after numerous years competing as a runner and triathlete, she discovered strength training and cycling and fell in love with endurance events. Jody continues to enjoy mountain and gravel bike races and is particularly fond of competing on her single-speed.

 

Jody carries passion, energy, and focus on the coach-athlete relationship into her role as a Sonoran Endurance Sports Academy. She enjoys sharing what she’s learned through a myriad of cycling experiences. From 2013 to 2018, she developed and was the head coach for a high school MTB team in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is currently the Executive Director for GRO girl GRO, a non-profit she founded that aims to increase the number of girls in Tucson and surrounding areas who are outdoor leaders. She loves to teach, lead clinics and rides, and coach riders to be prepared for a variety of events.

 

A strength of Jody’s is her ability to energetically communicate with riders–with the ultimate goal of fostering the LOVE of cycling.

 

Jody received her Ph.D. with a major in Special Education and a minor in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona in 2012. As the aunt of two nephews with autism (who both ride), she is a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities to be as active as possible. Jody has nearly 25 years of experience in the classroom, at the university level, and individually with children, youth, and their families.

 

In 2021, she and her husband Jon moved to Tucson, Arizona where they now live. She holds BICP L1, USAC L3, and NASM-CPT Certifications. She enjoys cycling, road, and trail running, strength training, reading, camping, and spending time with her family and two dogs.