Personalized Endurance Sports Coaching.

Individually tailored coaching for cyclists and multi-sport athletes of all ability levels; who love endurance sports; and have the desire to improve and work towards meeting their full potential.

What makes Otterhaus different

Four principles that keep your training effective, sustainable, and human.

Your plan fits your life

Flexible training that respects work/family constraints.

Complete-athlete approach

More than the “science of training”: confidence, skills, self-awareness.

High-touch communication

Human interaction. Frequent coach/athlete dialogue and feedback.

Dynamic online delivery

Plans + analysis delivered via TrainingPeaks.

Services

How to work with Otterhaus

Our focus is high-attention coaching with frequent communication, training analysis, and ongoing adjustments.

What you get

A collaborative approach that evolves with your schedule, your fitness, and your goals.

  • Interview kickoff to align goals, history, constraints, and timeline.
  • Dynamic plan updated on the fly as life happens (travel, stress, fatigue, events).
  • Coach feedback via TrainingPeaks plus messaging/calls for clarity and accountability.

Coaches

Meet your coaches

High-touch guidance from experienced coaches who care about the whole athlete.

Coach George Ganoung

Head Coach/Owner

  • USAC Lvl 1 (Elite) Coach
  • 40+ Years Experience
  • Founded Otterhaus 2013

Coach Averi Firari

Associate Coach

  • M.S. Kinesiology
  • USAC and UESCA Certified
  • Former Pro MTB Racer

Athlete testimonials

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Jen Bell
Road • TT • Track • Fondo

Since 2016, Coach George has helped turn my cycling goals into reality—7 Masters National Championship titles while still balancing a full life.

What sets George apart is how well he understands real life. He consistently built training plans that worked around a demanding schedule, never losing sight of big goals but always respecting the realities of work, family, and recovery. On tough days, he believed in me more than I believed in myself; on good days, he made sure we learned from them and kept moving forward.

Coach George doesn’t just develop fitness—he builds confidence, resilience, and a deeper love for the sport. I’m incredibly grateful for his mentorship and would recommend him to any athlete who wants to chase big goals without sacrificing the rest of their life.

Jen Bell

Cycling Canada Masters Road and Track

7 X Canadian National Champion Time Trial and Track 6th UCI Masters World Champs Time Trial 4 x Provincial Champion Track
National Championships World Championships UCI Gran Fondo World Series
Peter Warner
Road • TT • Gravel • CX

Under George’s guidance, I performed at the top of my level the past three years; road, cyclocross and gravel. He knows how to push just enough to keep progress steady without risking burnout, which is a rare skill.

Working with George Ganoung has been an incredible experience. From day one, his communication stood out—George is clear, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure I understand every aspect of my training. He doesn’t just send a plan; he explains the “why” behind it, which makes the process both educational and motivating. The results have been amazing.

What really sets George apart is his experience and perspective. He’s been in the sport for years and understands the challenges athletes face—whether it’s balancing training with life or preparing for key events. That insight makes his coaching feel personalized and realistic, not cookie-cutter. If you’re looking for a coach who communicates clearly, knows the sport inside and out, delivers results, and brings a wealth of experience to the table, George Ganoung at Otterhaus Coaching is the one. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Peter Warner

USAC Masters / Cat 1 Cyclist

Road Nationals CX Nationals Unbound Gravel