ABOUT
FOR THE KING
BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE. ANCHORED IN PURPOSE.
FTK was built on the belief that endurance sport can shape more than performance. It shapes discipline, resilience, leadership, and character.
We coach athletes to pursue excellence at the highest level through structured endurance training, performance testing, strength development, and intentional preparation for race day.
But performance alone is not the mission.
In the hardest miles, early mornings, and unseen moments of training, we believe people discover what they are truly built on. FTK exists to help athletes build a foundation that lasts beyond sport.
Every plan we write, every athlete we coach, and every conversation we have is rooted in purpose, stewardship, and excellence. We use endurance sport as the vehicle — and leadership, growth, and faith as the deeper pursuit.
OUR CORE VALUES
Guide Everything We Do
FAITH-DRIVEN EXCELLENCE
We pursue excellence in training and competition as a form of stewardship and discipline, honoring Christ through effort and integrity.
Discipline Over Motivation
Progress is built through consistency, structure, and daily commitment- not temporary inspiration.
Evidence-based training
All programming is rooted in exercise physiology, progressive overload, and performance science.
Individualized performance
Every athlete’s physiology, schedule, and goals are unique- and their training should reflect that.
MEET THE COACHES
FOUNDER & COACH
HUNTER AMES
Hunter built FTK out of a conviction that endurance sport is one of the most powerful tools for spreading the Gospel and developing disciplined, purposeful people. His background in exercise science and his own experience as a long-course athlete shape every system he builds.
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Ironman Florida — 12:37:04
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Ironman 70.3 Galveston — 4:45
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M.S. Exercise Science — Baylor University (2026)
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B.S. Exercise Science — Hope College
HEAD COACH
Bryce Burchi
Bryce brings a level of race experience that is rare at any coaching level. A Kona finisher who qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in his very first race, Bryce leads athlete programming and race execution at FTK — bringing elite experience to every athlete he works with.
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Kona Finisher (2024)
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10+ 70.3 Races
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70.3 World Championship Qualifier — 1st race
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2nd Overall — Ironman Mont-Tremblant
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100 Mile Ultra Top 10 Overall
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Cocodona 250 Ultra Finisher
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Multiple Ultra and Long Distant Races
COACH
Joel Tarzoho
Joel combines endurance performance, strength development, and faith-driven leadership to help athletes build confidence, discipline, and long-term resilience.
As an endurance athlete, HYROX competitor, Certified Personal Trainer, and youth mentor, Joel brings a coaching style rooted in hard work, intentional growth, and serving others through fitness.
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3x Full Marathon Finisher
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6x Half Marathon Finisher
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Ironman 70.3 Ohio Finisher
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HYROX Athlete & Strength Specialist
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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
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Youth Leader & Ministry Mentor
