CNY Sharks Leadership

Head Coaches & Team Directors

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, Level 3 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 & Current and 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.

Cathleen Parfitt

Board Member, Sharks Parent

Cathleen is a mom of four Sharks. Cyclist, skier and hiker. I am so thankful that our family was introduced to the Sharks community. We had an amazing first season and we are looking forward to many more. As a board member, coach and parent, I hope to help maintain the welcoming, positive and supportive atmosphere that already exists within the team.

Eric Yarah

Board Member, Level 3 Coach

Eric has coached for the Sharks as a Level 1 or 2 coach for the past 9 years. I enjoy enlightening our young athletes with the many skills necessary to promote each of their riding abilities. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment from witnessing our athletes progress, teamwork and good sportsmanship. My profession as a physical therapist requires similar skills regarding educating, implementing interventions, providing positive feedback and guidance on technique, and encouraging continued focus outside of our intervention time. I have a passion for being outdoors, especially mountain biking, which I have participated in since the year 2000. I also enjoy hiking, and became a 46’er during COVID 2020.

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