Meet Becky Kaye

“Be Strong in Your Resolve, Deal Only with What IS and avoid Wondering What If!” – Unknown

I have had an active, energetic mind my whole life. At the same time, I’ve struggled always wondering if, or when, my body would match! From a young age, I was overweight, and I carried this with me for years. I made critical life decisions based on it — deciding to follow a career path of graphic design rather than a more active job of teaching and coaching. I played sports, coached sports, both adult and youth, all while still maintaining an unhealthy weight.

In 1995, tired of making choices in my life based on fear or limitations, I decided to change my lifestyle, ultimately my whole life. Over the next 4 years, I lost 108 pounds. As my overall physical, as well as my self-confidence, dramatically improved, I realized my current career and lifestyle were not making me happy. Because I wanted to instruct, coach, help others reach healthy goals as well as be more active personally, I chose a new career and a new lifestyle.

I went back to school to become a Physical Therapist and signed up for my first endurance cycling event, a 350-mile ride over four days. I was hooked! Then in 2002 after participating in my first Americas Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe with Team in Training (TNT), I began a path to becoming a Coach. Through the TNT program, I completed my beginner and advanced cycling certifications and went on to coach several teams in subsequent years. Being a coach for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society TNT program has been one of the most gratifying experiences in my life. I met amazing people of all athletic abilities and felt honored to help them achieve their fitness and cycling goals. In 2013, with the help of an amazing triathlon coach and friend (who just happens to be Coach Kristen) I began participating in triathlons, completing my first one, River Cities Triathlon, at the age of 50! Little did I know that my real journey had just begun.

My Coaching Philosophy

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” — Arthur Ashe

Too often, we become so consumed with the finish line that we overlook the richness of the process that brings us there. I’ve learned, both as an athlete and a coach, that the journey itself is not just a means to an end but the source of real growth and lasting fulfillment. Every challenge, each little victory, and all the stumbles along the way are part of what shapes us—not just as athletes, but as people.

Throughout my years of coaching, I’ve had the privilege of guiding athletes of every background, many of whom never thought of themselves as “athletes” at all when they started. Watching them discover their potential, and celebrating each milestone—no matter how small—reminds me why I do this work. My experience as a physical therapist since 1997 and as a coach since 2006 has given me a toolkit not only of technical know-how, but of empathy, patience, and encouragement.

My coaching philosophy centers around being present, both for myself and for those I work with. I strive to listen actively, observe carefully, and support every step my athletes take. The obstacles that arise are not setbacks—they’re opportunities, each one offering a chance for growth and a reason to celebrate the ongoing adventure. My commitment is to help you pursue your goals, but even more, to find joy and pride in the journey that gets you there. After all, it’s not just about crossing the finish line—it’s about who you become on the way.