I’m a former professional triathlete with a 17-year racing career including multiple IRONMAN 70.3 wins and top finishes at the World Championships. Now I coach athletes of all levels from beginners to Kona qualifiers helping them unlock elite performance through personalized training, mental resilience and proven race strategies. My approach blends real-world experience with structured systems to help athletes train smarter, race stronger and build lasting confidence.
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Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Works with all age groups
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I’m a former professional triathlete with a 17-year career competing at the highest level of the sport, including IRONMAN 70.3 victories and top finishes at World Championships. Today I coach athletes of all ages and abilities from youth athletes to Kona qualifiers focusing on long-term development, performance optimization and building mental resilience. My philosophy blends elite experience with structured systems to help athletes train smarter, race stronger and grow as competitors and people.
I help athletes improve by combining personalized training plans, performance data, race strategy and mindset coaching. Whether you’re chasing a podium, qualifying for a championship event or simply looking to elevate your consistency and confidence, I build structured programs tailored to your goals. We focus on measurable progress, smart recovery, mental toughness and accountability so you don’t just train harder, you train better.
A typical session is purposeful and structured. We start with a clear objective whether it’s skill refinement, endurance development, pacing strategy or mental focus. I provide real-time feedback, technical adjustments and performance cues while reinforcing discipline and race-specific execution. Sessions are challenging but efficient, designed to build confidence, resilience and measurable improvement over time.
17-year professional triathlon career
Multiple IRONMAN 70.3 victories
10+ professional podium finishes
14th at the IRONMAN World Championships (Kona)
6th at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
8+ years coaching elite and amateur athletes
Coached professionals, age-group champions and World Championship qualifiers
Led and coached a 150+ athlete swim program with measurable performance gains
Brett Sutton, Jeff Collier, Brian Chapman, Andrew Hunter, Terry Buck, Craig Alexander
I care deeply about long-term athlete development, character and confidence not just short-term results. I believe success comes from discipline, accountability and building strong fundamentals. I communicate clearly, set high standards and create an environment where athletes feel supported but challenged. My goal is to help athletes perform at their highest level while growing as resilient, self-driven individuals.
Monday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wednesday
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thursday
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sunday
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
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