
Brett Donelson

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About me
Founder and CEO at The Cycle Effect
Education

Duke University
2017 -Certificate in Non Profit Management
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
1998 - 2002Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) ArchitectureActivities and Societies: - Semester at Copenhagen University with extensive architectural and studio focus - Teacher Certification Program in elementary education - Vice President of Kappa Alpha Literary Society - Member of Men's Varsity Soccer Team 1998-2002 - Member of the club ski team
Experience

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
Oct 2005 - May 2008Developed and implemented all training, travel, coaching and development of the women's alpine team.- Level III, Professional Ski Instructors of America, 2004- Level III, International Elite Coach, Canadian Ski Coaches Federation, 2005- Member and Official, United States Ski Association Worked with 13-20 year old athletes. Created programming, race schedules, training, travel and conditioning for this group.
Head Women's Alpine Coach
May 2007 - May 2008Alpine Coach
Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

Athletic Club at the Westin
Aug 2009 - Sept 2017- Specializing in sport-specific training for cycling, skiing and golf.- Integral part in the opening of the Athletic Club at the Westin in conjunction with the club director.- Implementation of fitness conditioning and strength training for private athletes.- ACE certified personal trainer.- Director of Computrainer studio- USA Triathlon Coach, 2010 Oversaw and developed the creation and opening of all aspects of the cycling program. Facilities included Computrainer Mulitrider center, CycleOps spin bikes with power training, pool for triathletes, TRX and cross training.Services included Spinscan analyses, short and long-term program planning, and bike fitting. Also, managing the road and mtb racing program, sponsorship, outdoor ride coaching and managing coaches and athletes.
Certified Personal Trainer
Aug 2008 - Sept 2017Cycling Director
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

Donelson Coaching
Jan 2010 - nowPersonal Trainer and Endurance Coach- Create long-term athletic planning for endurance athletes - Mange athlete's time, lifestyle, nutrition, and training to reach long-term goals and race success. - USA Cycling Elite Level 1 Coach, 2018

The Cycle Effect
Sept 2012 - now- Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.- Develop and implement programs with rigorous evaluation to maintain excellence. Oversee consistent quality in finance, administration, fundraising, communications and systems. Project timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals and future growth.- Lead, coach, develop, and retain The Cycle Effect staff- Actively engage and energize The Cycle Effect volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.- Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.- Duke University Non-Profit Management Certificate, 2017- University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business Demystifying Entrepreneurship and Startup to Scale-up Certificate, 2018- Vail Centre Community Leadership Academy Certificate, 2017- Colorado Health Foundation/ Center for Creative Leadership: Leadership on the Ground Certificate, 2018- Community Resource Center Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program, 2016 Show less
Chief Executive Officer
Jan 2013 - nowFounder and Executive Director
Sept 2012 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Level III - Elite International Coach
Canadian Ski Coaches FederationApr 2005
Non-profit Leadership Certificate
Duke University
Elite Level 1 Coach
USA CyclingNov 2017
Professional Ski Instructors of America - Full Cert. Level 3
PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard InstructorsMar 2003.webp)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-)
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)Jun 2010
Certified Triathlon Coach
USA TriathlonJul 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Brett Donelson2024 Toyota Everyday Hero Toyota and ESPNW Oct 2024 Toyota’s Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports.
- Awarded to Brett Donelson2019 Red Bull Hero of the Year Red Bull Dec 2019 Meet the Colorado Mountain Bikers Who Also Happen to Be the Most Philanthropic
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