Max Stoneking, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist, endurance coach, and competitive endurance athlete who founded Elite Edge Sport & Performance to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.

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Max works with endurance athletes across the spectrum, from those navigating persistent injuries to athletes chasing personal bests and competitive performances. His approach integrates training, strength, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport planning rather than treating each as a separate piece of the process.

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At the center of his coaching philosophy is long-term athletic development. Max believes the best coach-athlete relationships are built on communication, trust, and an understanding that sustainable progress matters more than any single training block or race.

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A former collegiate swimmer at Birmingham-Southern College, Max continues to compete in endurance sports with a particular focus on open-water swimming and running. As a coach, he has helped athletes progress from their first 5K through Ironman racing, ultramarathons, cycling events, and competitive endurance performances.

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Max is also the author of HowExpert Guide to Triathlons and publishes Study & Sport on Substack, where he writes about training, rehabilitation, performance, and building a sustainable approach to high performance.