Coach Chad
Chad Nikazy is a 35 year old father of three (Isabella Hope - 5 years old, Max Edward and Katherine “Kate” Ann - 1 year old twins). He has been married to his wife, Karen Ann, for 10 years. They reside in Spring Hill, TN.
Chad is an Army brat, the son of Lt. Colonel Eddie and Peggy Nikazy, so he spent time living in many places, before finally landing in Hendersonville, TN in 1985. He graduated from HHS and subsequently Middle Tennessee State University in 1998.
Chad and Karen Nikazy are the owners of Top Step Fitness. In 2007 Chad formed the 501c3 nonprofit Triathletes for Africa (later called Triathletes for Hope). The Charity collected and distributed over 3000 pair of running shoes from triathletes and runners nationwide to those in need around the globe. Chad served as Executive Director of TFH in addition to serving as the Director of Counselor Training Promotion for Dave Ramsey’s company (The Lampo Group).
Chad is a formerly certified AFAA (aerobics and fitness association of America)certified personal trainer as well as a USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach. He has also been Centennial High School head wrestling coach, Hendersonville High School assistant wrestling coach, and Williamson County Wrestling Club assistant coach.
Chad represented the USA at the 2005 ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Honolulu. Over the years Chad has developed his fitness through a variety of means including wrestling, heavy lifting, running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, hockey, boxing, etc. He brings this varied experience to you and offers variety in your workouts. It’s this experience that sets Chad apart from other trainers and coaches. He can coach endurance/multisport athletes as well as combat sport athletes.
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Athletic achievements:
Wrestling:
Mid-state coaches dream team member: 90-91,91-92,92-93 (Co-captain in 1993)
All Mid-State Team: 90-91,91-92, 92-93 (Co-captain 1993)
3 x Region 7 championship finalist
2 x Region 7 champion (112lbs): 91-92, 92-93 (runner up in 90-91)
3 x State Tournament Qualifier (state tourney record of 11-3)
2 x State Championship Finalist
1992 State runner-up 112lbs (defeated by 1 point)
1993 State CHAMPION 112lbs
1993 Johny Drennen Award Finalist (Mid-TN outstanding wrestler)
Coached by Wrestling Hall of Fame member Frank Simpson
“Gable trained”
High School career record: 111-22-1
Multisport:
Numerous age group running wins
Numerous age group triathlon wins (most recently Old Hickory Lake triathlon 2008 30-34 males 1st out of 47)
2005 US National Triathlon Team member – ITU World Championships Honolulu, HI
For more on my trip to Honolulu click HERE
2002 Music City Marathon finisher (ran the marathon a whim with ZERO training miles)
2007 Tour De Nantahala cycling event - 106 miles – 12,000 ft. elevation gain
2008 Harpeth River Ride – 100 miles
2009 Triathlon results:
Old Hickory Lake Triathlon – Men 35-39 4th out of 44 (16th overall)
Music City Sprint Triathlon – Men 35-39 2nd out of 31 (9th overall)
McMinnville City Triathlon – Men 35-39 3rd out of 28 (10th overall)
2010 Confirmed Calendar of Events:
April 24- Country Music Marathon 26.2
Contact:
615-268-0029
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Karen, Izzy making faces as usual, and Chad Nikazy
MORE PICTURES OF COACH CHAD AND FAMILY HERE
