Mike and Petra Trunkes' New Paltz Adult Swim Studio
New Paltz
845-255-1702
swimnewpaltz@yahoo.com
www.newpaltzswimstudio.comUpon moving to New Paltz, NY - home of Total Immersion founder and Mike’s former coach, Terry Laughlin - Mike began teaching TI at the Hudson Valley Swim Studio, honing his teaching skills over the next five years - Petra began in 2006. Before teaching TI, both had had a keen interest in movement analysis and biomechanical efficiency in relationship to athletic performance. "Balance and timing play a crucial role in effective and efficient swimming.”The Trunkes’s now have their own studio: a private space with chlorine-free Endless Pool, under water mirrors, under/above water camera, and constant video feedback giving an unbridled view of swim movements. The EP increases the learning curve exponentially, and allows for physically making adjustments to the swimmer."We can spot every little flaw, which is good, because we are perfectionists."Mike and Petra work with aspiring swimmers - phobic to professional - from all over the world and have directed a dozen TI Beginner Tri Camps. Coach Mike: Head Coach SUNY New Paltz Men's/Women's X-Country; member of U of A's1984 PAC 10 Championship Cross Country Team; 9 time winner Long Beach Biathlon; 20 year Ocean Life guard Jones Beach; National Team Olympic distance triathlon & short course duathlon, he has won numerous races. Level I USATF Coach.Highlights: Winner Mighty Hamptons Triathlon (former winners include Dave Scott - 6 time Ironman World Champion); 28th overall (at age 40) Half Ironman St Croix.Personal bests: 10k 30:30; 5k 14:42, Half Marathon 1:08; NYC Marathon 2:28; 2005 World Track Champ's 8th place 10k; 2007 National Master’s Track and Field Championships - Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track 5 medals total. Coach Petra learned to swim in open water off the coast of Maine. She is a student of movement analysis; phobic students a specialty; Middle distance runner; loves cycling.Background: Level I USATF Coach; past coach: softball, MS field hockey, HS downhill ski racing. Owner/Operator New Paltz Adult SwimStudio;The Hungry Ghost Guest House in New Paltz, NY. Volunteer: sustainability/local foods; flexibliity/nutrition.
