Renaissance Coaching, is the realization of a dream for Jef Bishop.

Although an extremely successful music educator, composer, and conductor, his dedication to his career brought about a life-changing event in the spring of 2004. Taken out of his classroom on a stretcher, fearing that he was having a heart attack, he weighed over 240 pounds. He knew he had to gain control of his life or he would lose it.

Fast-forward four years. After losing over eighty pounds, Jef is dedicated to helping others change their lives for the better. A National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and a USA Cycling Certified Coach, he is qualified to help his clients design a lifestyle that they can at once enjoy and maintain for the rest of their lives.

He understands how hard it is to change, but time is all it takes! He knows first hand and is willing to help each and every client realize their personal goals, whether it’s weight loss, toning up, or racing at the highest levels in cycling, triathlon, or running.

Jef’s most recent athletic accomplishments:

• 5th Place 40-44, 20th Place Overall, 2010 God's Country Off-Road Duathlon 
• 42nd Place 2010 Psycho Wyco 10 Mile Trail Run, Overall
• 3rd Place 2010 Psycho Ice 5K Trail Run, 30-39
• 5th Place 2009 KS Criterium Championships, Masters 35-39
• 2nd Place 2009 KS Grass Track Championships, Masters 35-39 Kilo
• 2nd Place 2009 KS Grass Track Championships, Masters 35-39 Sprint
• 1st Place 2009 Series Points, Series 60 CX (Cat 4)
• 3rd Place 2008 Series Points, De Stad von Kansas 'Cross Series (Cat 4)
• 6th Place 2008 Heartland Race SM Park 3-Hour Mountain Bike Race
• 5th Place 2008 Lenexa Freedom Run 5K 35-39
• 1st Place 2008 Heartland Mountain Bike Series – Truman’s Big Love
• 3rd Place 2008 Topeka Tinman Triathlon 35-39
• 2nd Place 2008 Crossroads 5K 35-39
• 1st Place 2007 Kansas Cycling Masters 35-39 Road Race
• 1st Place 2007 Kansas Cycling Masters 35-39 Criterium Race

Jef’s education and certifications:

• BS Ed. Northwest Missouri State University
• MM Wichita State University
• Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
• Level 1 Triathlon Coach, USA Triathlon
• Level 2 Cycling Coach, USA Cycling
• Power Based Training Clinic, USA Cycling
• Adult CPR/AED American Red Cross