Matthew Clancy, M.S.

What is Compass Elite? Compass Elite is North Carolina’s premiere endurance coaching company specializing in the physical, and mental, development of athletes in the sports of cycling, running, swimming, multi-sport,tennis and golf. The name Compass Elite means that you are heading in the direction (compass) where you will achieve your best (elite). Athletes are looking for direction when they hire a coach. They are looking for personal improvement. At Compass Elite, our job is to help you discover your potential and achieve it. We will guide you to becoming the best you can be.

Who is Compass Elite? Coach Matthew Clancy is the founder, and head coch for Compass Elite. Coach Matt began his endurance career in college, where he competed in marathon running. Moving to California in 1995, Coach Matt began his triathlon career as a novice competitor. By 2003, he had coached himself to the professional ranks of the sport. He competed alongside many ITU and Ironman World Champions en route to 12 triathlon wins and multiple Top-Ten finishes. In 2007, Coach Matt earned a master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 2010, he has geared up to make Compass Elite a stronger and better guidance tool for athletes from the beginner level to the elite/professional level. Coach Matt is a certified coach with the following National Governing Bodies of sport; USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, USA Track & Field, USA Swimming, American Swim Coaches Association, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, CPR & First Aid.

How it can be of service to you? Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon, qualify for the Boston Marathon, CAT up in cycling, improve your swimming efficiency, hone your mental game to break 80 in golf, or take your business higher by the next quarter, Compass Elite was established to guide you to your personal best. Each individual will receive personal attention, personally designed training, and personal satisfaction in the achievement of their goal.