Meet The Coach
Brayden Johnson is a professional mountain biker, endurance coach, and founder of GOAT Coaching. For the past two years, he has helped athletes develop through personalized coaching built on real racing experience, structure, accountability, and a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at the highest level.
Brayden’s coaching path was shaped early in his career after being coached and mentored by Christopher Blevins. That experience showed him the impact a great coach can have—not only on performance, but on confidence, mindset, and long-term development. It later inspired him to create GOAT Coaching and help guide the next generation of athletes.
As a racer, Brayden has represented Team USA on the world stage, competed in UCI World Cups, earned national titles, and delivered standout results at both World Cup and World Championship events.
Career Highlights
3× National Champion — 2021 Junior XCO, 2022 U23 XCC, 2023 U23 XCO
5× USA Cycling World Championship Team selection
2024 UCI Team Relay World Champion
2021 UCI Team Relay World Championship Silver Medalist
5th — 2021 Junior XCO World Championships
4th — 2023 U23 XCO World Cup, Lenzerheide
6th — 2024 U23 XCC World Championships
11th — 2024 U23 XCO World Championships
Professional contract with Santa Cruz RockShox Pro Team
Multiple UCI podiums and wins
Brayden believes coaching is more than writing workouts. It is a partnership built on trust, communication, and consistent progress. Whether an athlete is chasing their first race, a national podium, or international competition, his goal is to help them become stronger, smarter, and more confident on and off the bike.