New York City Coaches

Laura Cozik

Founder and CEO, Team Lipstick LLC
Athletic Director, CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge
USA Triathlon Coach, Level 1
USA Cycling Coach, Level 3
New York University, Certified Fitness Trainer
lululemon athletica, Triathlon Ambassador
www.teamlipstick.com

Laura Cozik is the Founder and CEO of Team Lipstick, LLC, the North East’s largest and most successful all female triathlon team, with chapters in NYC, Washington DC and NJ. She is also Athletic Director for the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge, responsible for training Dr. Sanjay Gupta, his CNN staff, and a group of first time triathletes for the NYC Triathlon on July 18, 2010. Laura has a background that includes 20 years of dancing, 20 years as a fitness leader, 10 years as a nationally ranked ballroom dance champion, and since 2006, she has also been an active triathlete. Laura was published in New York Magazine's "Best of New York" as one of the city's top fitness instructors, as well as in Competitor Magazine for her accomplishments with Team Lipstick.

Matt Wilpers

VP, Team Lipstick
Triathlon Coach, Bike and Run Specialist
Bachelor of Business, Georgia State University
NCAA Division 1 Cross Country / Track Distance Runner

Matt has been coaching for Team Lipstick since its inception. His stellar running and overall athletic talent make him an extraordinary role model for his athletes. Matt’s competitive accolades span numerous sporting activities such as track, cross country, 5k thru marathon distance running, cycling, triathlon, wakeboard, water-ski, and crew. As you can imagine, he doesn’t sit still very well. In his inaugural year of racing triathlons he placed first in his age group at the NYC Triathlon, beating out 368 other competitors. Nice to be born with it huh?! He is currently climbing the ranks in road racing, and continuing to do running races as well as triathlon. Matt’s caring yet no nonsense coaching style has proved quite effective for Team Lipstick.

Sara Ellison

Triathlon Coach, Bike Specialist
BS Business Management, Samson University
USA Triathlon Coach, Level 1

Sara was the very first member to sign on with Team Lipstick in May, 2008.  Immediately she excelled for her strength on the bike, her competitive swim background, and her natural leadership qualities.  Sara crossed her first triathlon finish line and was completely hooked.  After 3 seasons of racing, and acting as big sister to her teammates, she became Head Coach to Team Lipstick’s Beginner Team.  Sara loves coaching and is quite passionate about transforming women, both mentally and physically, into fit, confident, goal oriented athletes.  And she loves the team for the way the women always encourage each other.  You’ll never see Sara without her Get Racy red lipstick!