ONLINE PERFORMANCE COACHING FOR MOTOCROSS & MTB RACERS
Science-based strength, endurance and recovery programming built around your race schedule, coached 1-on-1 by a CSCS-certified coach and racer.
Free 30-minute consultation call. No commitment.
CSCS CERTIFIED • ELITE MTB RACER • 100% ONLINE
WHY RIDING MORE ISN'T ENOUGH
SEAT TIME ALONE WON'T FIX
ARM PUMP, LATE-RACE FADE OR NAGGING INJURIES.
Most riders train by riding more. The fastest riders also build the engine off the bike: strength to control the bike, aerobic capacity to recover between motos, and mobility to stay healthy all season. That's what Horsepower Development builds.
3 SIMPLE STEPS
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 01
BOOK A FREE CALL
Tell me about your racing, schedule and goals on a 30-minute Google Meet video call.
30-MIN CALL - 1-ON-1 WITH JAMES.
STEP 02
GET YOUR CUSTOM PLAN
A program built around your race calendar, equipment and available training days, delivered in the TrainingPeaks app.
BUILT AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE.
STEP 03
TRAIN, TRACK, IMPROVE
Log workouts, sync your Garmin, and get adjustments based on your heart rate and training data.
TRAININGPEAKS - GARMIN SYNC.
Free call. No commitment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
TRAIN LIKE A PRO.
A complete off-the-bike training system built around six pillars.
STRENGTH & POWER
Build the strength to hold the bike and attack every lap.
ENDURANCE
Zone 2 and interval training guided by your heart rate zones.
MOBILITY & INJURY PREVENTION
Stay loose, recover faster and stay on the bike.
NUTRITION & RECOVERY
Fuel, sleep and recovery habits that support hard training.
RACE-WEEK PLANNING
Periodization and tapers so you peak on race day.
COACH ACCESS
Direct messaging and regular check-in calls with your coach.
HEAD COACH & FOUNDER
COACHED BY A RACER WHO HAS
BEEN WHERE YOU ARE.
I'm James Povolny. I started racing dirt bikes at 8, studied Exercise Science at Liberty University and earned my CSCS. Today I race mountain bikes at the elite level and am Head Coach of the Liberty University Cycling team. I built Horsepower Development to give riders the guidance I wish I had as a kid.
CSCS CERTIFIED | B.S. EXERCISE SCIENCE | ELITE MTB RACER | HEAD COACH, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CYCLING.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
PARTNER DISCOUNTS FOR
HORSEPOWER ATHLETES.
Horsepower athletes get access to exclusive discounts from our program partners.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.
Still have questions? Here are the most common ones.
IS COACHING FULLY ONLINE?
Yes. You can train from anywhere. Your program, workout videos and progress tracking all live in the TrainingPeaks app.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Your plan is built around what you have, whether that is a full gym, a home gym or minimal equipment.
DO I NEED A HEART RATE MONITOR?
It is recommended for endurance work, but not required to get started.
HOW MUCH DOES COACHING COST?
It depends on the level of coaching you need. We will go over options on your free call.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Motocross, mountain bike and endurance athletes, from youth riders to pros. Athletes under 18 need a parent's consent.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE FREE CALL?
It's a 30-minute Google Meet video call. We talk about your racing, goals and schedule, and you leave with a clear next step for your season, whether you train with me or not.
YOUR SEASON STARTS HERE
READY TO TRAIN
WITH A PLAN?
Book your free consultation call and get a clear next step for your season.
Free 30-minute call. No commitment.