About Us
MISSION
At Camelback Coaching, we believe that physical fitness is
truly fundamental in leading a good quality of life. To that
end, realizing your true potential in athletics takes this
quality-of-life aspect to another level. Setting new goals
and obtaining new objectives throughout your athletic career
keeps things fresh and pertinent, no matter what your age or
ability level. If the thrill of fitness has led you into the
world of running, duathlon, and/or triathlon, or at least to
the point where you'd like to give one of these a try,
then our mission is to guide you in the fulfillment
of your goals and your personal potential.
LOCATION
We are conveniently located in the heart of Scottsdale on the
southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. We
offer the majority of our services here including advanced
bike fits, run analyses, and performance testing. The
facility houses a Computrainer®, a treadmill, one bike
fitting station, and a state-of-the art video and computer
system. All consultations are conducted in our office as
well. Feel free to come by the facility anytime and see what
we have to offer or ask us questions.
Address:
Camelback Coaching
7227 E. Shea Blvd., Suite B
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Office Phone: (480) 998-3028
MEET THE COACHES
Bill Wilson
 I grew up in
upstate New York and was involved in all sports. Eventually I
settled into playing football, basketball and track in high
school. I was fortunate enough to be recruited nationally as
a football quarterback and ended up attending the U.S. Naval
Academy. It was at the Naval Academy that I first met my
classmate, and future wife, Anne. During my four years in
Annapolis, I was exposed to endurance sports for the first
time. Running was a large part of military physical training
as was swimming (it was the Naval Academy after all). I
bought my first bike in 1988 and the road towards triathlon
began. Over the next ten years, I was able to combine
triathlon training and racing with a rewarding career as a
Navy Helicopter Pilot. I had the pleasure of training in such
interesting places as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and other locales while
serving abroad. I completed Ironman Canada twice and can say
that those two days were out of this world! I have also
enjoyed back-country skiing and climbing for several years
and was fortunate enough to complete the European Haute Route
(a ski traverse from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland
that takes about 7 days from start to finish). Eventually, I
left the Navy, and Anne and I spent a year living in France
enjoying fantastic culture and even better triathlon
training. Upon return to the States, I was hired as an
Operations Manager at a semiconductor manufacturing plant in
Portland, Oregon where I spent four years. It was also at
this time that Anne and I began our coaching careers. We
enjoyed coaching so much, that after returning to Arizona, we
decided to pursue coaching full time. Anne and I look forward
to helping you reach your goals. It is my sincere hope that
you can experience the rewards of a lifestyle filled with
fitness that we have enjoyed so much.
USAT Level I Certified Coach
F. I. S. T. Certified Professional Bike
Fitter
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Anne Wilson
 Physical
fitness has always been an integral part of my life since my
days as an age group swimmer here in Phoenix. I continued
swimming competitively through high school and into college
at the U.S. Naval Academy. It was there that I was introduced
to the sports of running and triathlon. From my first sprint
triathlon 18 years ago in Maryland to Ironman Canada many
years later, I have thoroughly enjoyed training, racing, and
the wonderful lifestyle that a sporting life affords. Like
Bill, I flew helicopters in the Navy for 9 years, deployed
overseas several times and was able to run, swim, and bike
literally all over the world. Not only did we compete in
triathlons all over the U.S. during this time, we did quite a
bit of back-country skiing, as well (our other passion). I
began my coaching career seven years ago while working at a
semiconductor manufacturing plant as an Operations Manager in
Portland, Oregon. We are now entering our 4th year of
full-time coaching and have worked with hundreds of athletes,
both locally and from across the United States We can't
wait to share our experiences, knowledge, and enthusiasm for
athletics with you!
USAT Level I Certified Coach
Total Immersion Senior Swimming Coach
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
 Camelback
Coaching is named after Camelback Mountain, a prominent
Phoenix landmark. It reaches to 2,704 feet in elevation and
supports hundreds of climbers, hikers, and sightseers
everyday that climb its trails to the summit. Situated in the
center of the valley, it affords a spectacular view of the
entire Phoenix metropolitan area. Similarly, you can view
Camelback Mountain from just about anywhere you happen to be
training in the valley. So, maybe the mountain, just like the
name of our business, will inspire you to reach your own
peak!
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