CNY Sharks Leadership

Head Coaches

Coach Lisa

Lisa has been a head coach of the CNY Sharks for two years, but has been a Sharks coach for three years. She is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and a love for the sport through a positive and supportive team environment. Lisa believes that mountain biking is a powerful tool for teaching life skills, and she is committed to creating opportunities for every rider to grow, challenge themselves, and have fun while doing it.

Coach Todd

Todd has also been a head coach of the CNY Sharks for two years, but has been coaching with the Sharks since the team’s inception. He has helped shape the supportive, fun, and welcoming culture that defines our program. As both a longtime coach and parent of Sharks graduate Trent, Todd has seen firsthand the impact mountain biking can have on young athletes both on and off the bike.

Board of Directors

Todd Gloo

Board Member, Head Coach, Level 3 Coach & former Sharks Parent

Todd has been mountain biking with kids for over a decade and joined NICA seven years ago to give his own children the chance to ride with a team. After seeing the positive impact the Sharks had on his son Trent, Todd chose to stay on as a coach even after Trent graduated—committed to giving other student-athletes the same great experience.

Derek Goodemote

Board Member, Coach & Sharks Parent

Derek’s son rides with the Sharks NICA race team and started his journey through the Kids on Bikes program. As both a coach and parent, Derek is deeply invested in the team’s mission. He coaches because he genuinely believes there’s no better community than the one built by Sharks riders, families, and coaches.

Erin Poole

Board Member, Sharks Treasurer & former Sharks Parent

Erin is a Mom to 3 girls - 1 current Shark, 1 former Shark (+now coach!!!), and 1 Sharks super fan. When not serving as the Sharks Treasurer she can be found reading by a fire, paddle boarding in the Adirondacks or cheering on the Sharks with her husband Hans.

Liz Walz

Board Member, Secretary, Sharks Parent

Liz is a mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast whose son, Ben, rides with the Sharks and has been part of the program since his Kids on Bikes days. She brings a deep commitment to helping the team grow and thrive—both on and off the trails—and plays an essential role in team leadership and organization.

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