Where Fun, Grit, and Passion Meet the Trails of Colorado!
Founded in 2009 by Bruce Martin, Paul Raemer, and Shelly Raemer, the Chatfield High School Mountain Bike Team has grown from a handful of riders to approximately 50 boys and girls competing in Division 1 of the Colorado High School Cycling League. Our team is open to everyone—from beginners just discovering the joy of mountain biking to seasoned racers chasing victory at every event.
Ready to experience the thrill of mountain biking and the camaraderie of our amazing team?
Join the Chatty MTB family and see what you’re capable of!
Meet our coaches
Matt Wampler – Head Coach
For Matt, biking is a bridge from daily responsibility to pure freedom. He thrives on the uphill burn and the adrenaline of the descent. Serving as Head Coach since 2023, he initially joined the program alongside his oldest son and now focuses on sharing that joy with every rider. Matt’s favorite coaching moments are the silly interactions between rides and watching athletes grow in confidence and passion for the sport.
Coach Scott
A mountain biking veteran since the ’80s, Scott’s passion for the trails only grew as he coached his two sons. He remains a dedicated coach today, finding his greatest joy in witnessing students' breakthrough moments. A past competitor of the 24 Hours of E-Rock and 12 Hours of Mesa Verde, Scott loves sharing the lifelong thrill of the sport with every rider.
Coach Chris
An integral part of the Chatfield team since 2019, Chris has been riding seriously since 2006. His racing portfolio includes the 24 Hours of Moab, 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, and the Grand Junction 40. Chris brings a deep-seated passion to his coaching, drawing from years of experience to mentor the next generation of riders.
Coach Elam
Starting in his childhood on a banana-seat bike, jumping scrap-wood ramps, Elam has always loved biking. He joined Chatfield’s coaching staff in 2023 when his son joined the team. For Elam, the ultimate reward is watching new riders fall in love with riding and creating lasting memories through the "type 2 fun" of shared adventures.
Coach Jason
Hailing from North Carolina, Coach Jason has been riding since the early days of mountain biking, even racing during his college years in the '90s. He started coaching in 2025 with both of his kids on the team. Jason loves all types of biking and can often be found spinning laps around Hildebrand or Chatfield State Park.
Coach Joe
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
A Chatfield coach since 2015, Joe’s cycling roots trace back to a 470-mile childhood bikepacking trip. A veteran of the Leadville 100 and Unbound Gravel, he still owns his 1991 Stumpjumper. Joe loves mentoring athletes on Mt. Falcon, finding it rewarding when they eventually gain the strength and speed to leave him in the dust.
Coach Lou – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
Originally from New Jersey, Lou is an English teacher at Chatfield and a faculty sponsor for the mountain bike team. A former collegiate athlete with a master’s in Sport Psychology, he brings a wealth of coaching experience to the program. Lou loves hitting Colorado trails whenever possible and enjoys sharing that passion with his student-athletes.
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
Coach Naomi – CSHS Faculty Sponsor
As a math teacher at Chatfield and faculty sponsor for our team, Naomi loves the unique connection of seeing her athletes in the classroom. She pivoted to cycling following other sports injuries, eventually conquering the entire Colorado Trail in just under nine days in the summer of 2024! Naomi remains the sole biking enthusiast in her household.
Coach Nathan
Coach Nathan
Coach Nathan
A Colorado native, Nathan’s mountain biking journey began 30 years ago on a chromoly Trek. A veteran of the Firecracker 50 and Whistler’s A-Line, he’s equally at home on gnarly descents or 5:00 am sunrise climbs. Nathan loves helping young riders develop the skills and mindset for a lifelong passion—because "mountain biking is 80% mental."
Coach Patti
Coach Nathan
Coach Nathan
With over 30 years of experience, Patti is a seasoned rider who loves working with kids through her career and as a ski instructor. After years of riding, she finds great joy in encouraging the team's girls to excel. Patti hits the trails on her Spot Ryve or Framed Fat Bike with one simple motto: “Point and pray.”
Coach Pedro
Coach Nathan
Coach Pedro
Raised in a cycling family, Pedro is a former national record holder, Pan American silver medalist, collegiate champion, and Spanish amateur circuit competitor. As a coach, Pedro finds the kids’ energy contagious and loves passing on the sport’s true rewards: great memories and lifelong friendships.
Coach Simon
Coach Trevor
Coach Pedro
Riding since age three, London native Simon competed in BMX before transitioning to mountain bikes as a teen. He now coaches to share his extensive experience and Colorado’s beautiful trails with younger riders. Whether on his Specialized or Ibis, Simon’s favorite part is watching athletes use new skills to successfully overcome trail challenges.
Coach Trevor
Coach Trevor
Coach Trevor
Trevor began mountain biking as a high schooler before riding cross-country and downhill at Colorado State University. Now a coach at Chatfield, he is thrilled to share his technical knowledge. For Trevor, the ultimate reward is watching students significantly increase their speed throughout the season, fueled by the collective advice and support of the coaches.
Coach Shaun
Coach Trevor
Coach Trevor
With over 20 years of riding experience, Shaun previously spent the five coaching junior athletes to dozens of podiums and multiple national championships. He is passionate about mentoring youth and sharing the technical skills he’s refined over decades. Shaun’s favorite part of coaching is helping riders build a lifelong, sustainable passion for the sport.
Coach John
Coach Mike F.
A Colorado transplant and former nationally ranked ski jumper, John rediscovered cycling’s freedom on the trails after college. A MTB coach at Chatfield since 2025, he is a veteran of several 100-mile races, including the Leadville 100. John loves coaching alongside his wife, Patti, and witnessing athletes' rapid and rewarding growth in skill and endurance.
Coach Mike F.
Coach Mike F.
Mike joined us in 2023 when his oldest was a sophomore. An 80s kid who grew up building backyard halfpipes, Mike recently finished his first race at the Bailey Hundo. He loves watching new riders build lifelong confidence and thrives on the sport’s incredible camaraderie. Mike rides a sturdy Commencal Meta HT that likes to get rowdy.
Coach "E-Bike" Mike
Coach "E-Bike" Mike
A veteran of the sport, "E-bike Mike" has been coaching for a long time, including a former stint at Dakota Ridge High School. He loves using his trusty e-bike to keep pace with the fastest riders on the team. When he’s not on the trails, Mike is usually busy spoiling his adorable grandchildren.