Testimonials
See what clients are saying about Tory
Landon Donnelly, 12x
Ventura, California
(Landon’s Parents) “We reached out to Tory during our son’s Worlds prep last summer. During the very first phone call, we knew we had found the perfect match. Tory is kind, insightful, patient, knowledgeable, positive, and available to answer questions anytime. When we have had scheduling conflicts with the track footage review, he has been flexible and changed his schedule to accommodate us. The weekly training program has been targeted at Landon’s personal needs. As a result, over the last eight months we have watched our son develop into a completely different rider. Tory has been an invaluable resource in focusing on long term progression and skill development. Landon’s gates, first straights, corners, race lines, and awareness have improved exponentially. In return, this has given him more confidence in his ability and helped him with the mental aspects of racing. Tory has been there to cheer on every success and has provided guidance and reassurance during tough outcomes. We are blessed to call him coach, mentor, and most importantly, friend.”
Mackenna, 9 girls
“We met Tory at Houston about a year ago. A little while later, my dad asked me if I wanted a coach. I was super excited. My first meeting with Tory I was so nervous, but he was super nice and relaxed. I set goals for the year like getting on the podium at one national. By the end of the year, I had gotten 6 podiums. Tory has helped me mentally and physically. Thank you so much!” -Mackenna
John (Mackenna’s Dad): "Tory started coaching Mackenna in early last year, and I've consistently been impressed by his professionalism and knowledge. His expertise goes beyond skill development and race strategy. His off-track training programs and detail in developing the mental aspects of racing are on point and are catered specifically her. His ability to connect with her on a personal level has made a significant impact. He collaborates with Mackenna, breaking down her races with her and guiding her own conclusions on areas for improvement. His personalized approach and genuine passion for the sport make him an exceptional coach.
Christian Fisher, 13x
Oceanside, California
“When Christian started training with Tory, not only did we notice immediate improvements in his skills, but so did others around him. The Structure of Tory’s Program gave Christian confidence, kept him motivated, and focused on a daily basis. His training style pushed him to think about his riding and explore different ways to improve. His continuous support is amazing and makes a huge difference for someone in such a hard age group. Tory has been a blessing to Christian and continues to motivate him. He makes Christian feel better about himself and we can’t thank Tory enough for that.” -Jillian Fisher, Christian’s Mom
Carson Kowaski, Junior Men
Alberta, Canada
“ I was looking for a BMX coach and I felt that Tory Nyhaug was the best person available. I reached out to him and asked him to be my coach, he said yes and I haven’t looked back since. He’s helped me with everything on the track including my mental blocks. Tory is easy to talk to and is able to answer all of my questions. During our 1:1 coaching sessions he challenges me with different skills, knowing I can do it even before I do. He’s available whenever I need him, whether it’s for training or at a race. He’s helped me become a better rider/racer by sharing his experiences with me as well. Thank you coach Tory.”
Seaton Spratt,
40-44x
Australia
“Tory started coaching me around 6 months ago, I had already been in a gym for a while and doing my weekly sprints. It came to the point where I was questioning if I was doing the right things at the right time and if my gym programming was specific enough for our sport. That’s when Tory and I started working together, with a fully personalised monthly program and schedule set out in advance I know what I’m doing on upcoming days and I can be sure I’m doing the right amount of training leading into a race, all the guesswork is now gone and I can concentrate on doing my training.
Tory is really easy to talk to on our weekly check ins and it’s obvious to me that he is passionate about helping me be the best that I can. Giving me the best chance at achieving my goals. Having someone like Tory as a coach, who has been at the highest level racing bmx and has the knowledge in all areas that go into being a better racer, has definitely helped me see the improvements both on and off the track that I have been looking for. Thanks Tory!”
Lucas Zhou, 15x
Surrey, BC
“Lucas started training with Tory a year ago and it has been nothing but successful. Tory is very knowledgeable and very patient with his riders. He was able to work with Lucas not only on the riding side of it but also on the mental side. He reviewed videos together with Lucas, and most importantly he comes to Nationals that Lucas races to pump him up. ”- Lucas’ Dad, Joe
Brady Mitschke, 12x
Spruce Grove, Alberta
(Brady’s Parents) “Brady has been working with Tory for several years. Over the years Brady has had several large races he needed to prep for such as the World Championships, USABMX Grand Nationals and Canadian National Championships. Tory’s training program for Brady was specific to what he needed to work on, what he needed to improve, as well as what he wanted to learn. Brady started trying new things and stepping out of his comfort zone. Even when Brady was out for a broken collarbone, Tory and him still worked together doing light training as well as working on his mental approach to racing. The improvement in Brady has been remarkable resulting in him making the 2023 Worlds main at his first ever World Championships!
Tory is understanding, caring, and knowledgeable when it comes to coaching riders. We are lucky to have him not only as a coach and mentor, but as a person we consider family! Thanks for all you do Tory!”
Riley Graham,
Elite Men
Houston, TX
“Tory has been my coach since the start of 2021 and has developed me at a high rate in a fairly short amount of time. I’ve learned a lot of things in the gym and in my sprint training, along with my track specific work from gate technique to riding position on the bike. He explains these things clearly and makes it easy to understand. My mental preparation and confidence has also been altered and improved under his guidance. He doesn’t bash his riders for making a mistake but rather views the problem and explains the steps the rider needs to take to fix it. I think Tory is an all around coach and can improve a rider at any skill level so they can succeed.”
Karson White, 7x
Blanchard, Oklahoma
(Karson’s father) “Karson met Tory as a 5 Intermediate at The Grands in 2021 and immediately took to him. The transition to expert was a little tough on him at first. We decided to try something out of the box and reached out to Tory to see if he could get on a 5 year olds level and help him navigate this transition while keeping it fun. He more than delivered. We saw a complete 180 on his attitude and overall demeanor at the big races after our coaching call. Karson is now having fun regardless if he’s in first or last. Now we know that if Karson get’s in a little slump it’s just a quick phone call with Tory to get his mind right and pointed back in the right direction. Not only did he gain a coach, he also gained a friend”
Sean Maclaskey, Vet Pro
Dallas, TX
“Working with Tory has definitely been a highlight of my racing career and the best coach I have ever worked with. After a break from racing I came back with some goals and worked myself up to a point where I felt I was missing something to help my progress. My wife, knowing I was a fan of Tory as a racer and an avid listener of coffee chatter, reached out to him about working with me. Being on his program has built my strength and timing on the track to a level I feel is better than in my 20s. He’s fixed my gate technique that continues to improve and has helped me mentally when I have gotten a bit in my head. All around a great coach to have and the most functional program I have been on in my entire career of racing. I have improved at a very fast rate and continue to get faster and more competitive at the level I want to be. 10/10 recommend this program for any level of racer. “