The Athletes Clinic — Performance MedicinePerformance Medicine · Denver & the Front Range · Est. 2026
Launching Soon · Denver & the Front Range · Est. 2026

Physician led.
Athlete focused.

The Athletes Clinic helps endurance and power-endurance athletes better understand their physiology, bloodwork, and recovery — so they can train smarter and perform with confidence.

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Athlete Health
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Bloodwork
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VO₂ & Lactate
Cyclist undergoing a VO2 max metabolic test in a performance lab
VO2_MAX · LAB 01EST · 2026
01 · Services Launching

Services launching at TAC

A preview of the services launching at TAC. Full details and booking will be available at launch.

Flagship Evaluation

Performance Plateau Assessment

For the athlete asking, “Why am I not getting faster?” A comprehensive evaluation combining bloodwork, a clinical history and physical (in-person or telehealth), nutrition and fueling review, training history and load analysis, sleep and recovery audit, RED-S / low energy screening, overtraining/chronic fatigue evaluation, and ventilatory and lactate testing — all integrated into one clear plan. Join the early access list.

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Endurance Performance Bloodwork Consult

Athlete-centered bloodwork review via telehealth with practical interpretation for health and performance.

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Cycling Performance Assessment

Ventilatory and lactate testing to define thresholds, training zones, fueling strategy, and aerobic efficiency.

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Running Performance Assessment

Ventilatory and lactate testing to identify thresholds, training zones, fueling needs, and performance opportunities.

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Triathlon Performance Assessment

Combined bike and run metabolic testing for sport-specific thresholds, fueling strategy, and integrated guidance.

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Motocross Performance Assessment

Off-track metabolic testing across bike, run, and/or rower to establish training zones, plus an optional off-season plan with mid-season maintenance support.

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Remote Performance Plateau Assessment

For athletes outside the Front Range: everything under our flagship service, without the metabolic testing.

By application

Performance Coaching

Application for coaching to a limited roster will be available shortly after launch. Join the early access list.

02 · Early Access

Be first to know when TAC opens.

TAC is preparing for a limited early launch. Join the interest list to receive updates, early appointment availability, and details about upcoming testing and lab packages.

Direct contact

hello@theathletesclinic.com
Tyler Little, PA-C — Founder of The Athletes Clinic
03 · Who we are

Tyler Little, PA-C

Founder · Performance Medicine · Clinical Lead

Tyler's background spans road cycling and gravel racing, running, motocross and triathlon; along with NCAA college ice hockey at the University of New England.

He graduated magna cum laude from the University of New England with a degree in Medical Biology and earned his Master of Medical Science from Lincoln Memorial University with 10 years of clinical and surgical experience across cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery.

Tyler founded The Athletes Clinic to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and the real demands of training, racing, and recovery.

Tyler racing gravel
Tyler at Ironman triathlon
Tyler racing motocross
Tyler playing NCAA hockey at UNE
Kelly Little, MD — Medical Director of The Athletes Clinic
Physician · Medical Director

Kelly Little, MD

Medical Oversight · Women's Health · Physician Collaborator

Kelly Little, MD, serves as the medical director for The Athletes Clinic.

Kelly has a lifelong background in sport, including marathon running and competing as an NCAA college soccer player at Earlham College, where she served as team captain.

Kelly earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and completed her residency in women's health at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina. She now practices as an OB/GYN in Thornton, Colorado.

At TAC, Kelly's background in women's health is especially valuable given the unique demands female endurance athletes face.

04 · FAQ

Common questions.

01Is TAC a coaching service?+

TAC is primarily a medical and performance health clinic, but a limited coaching roster is available for athletes who want ongoing training guidance built on TAC's testing and clinical lens. Most athletes come to us for testing, bloodwork, and evaluation — and we work alongside their coaches as a clinical partner. Select coaching spots are offered to athletes who have completed TAC testing. Tyler is a USA Cycling Level 3 certified coach, and coaching at TAC stays grounded in the same physiology-first, data-informed approach as our assessments.

02Who is TAC for?+

Cyclists, runners, triathletes, motocross racers, and other endurance and power-endurance athletes who want a deeper, athlete-specific approach to health and performance.

03Will appointments be virtual or in-person?+

TAC will offer select virtual services along with in-person testing in the Denver metro area — including Denver, Thornton, and the surrounding Front Range communities within reasonable driving distance.

04When will TAC launch?+

TAC is targeting a limited launch in fall/winter 2026 with a full service launch in early 2027. Services will roll out as we finalize clinic operations.

Join Early Access