BTF High Performing Coach Alumni

Originally from a running background I entered a triathlon in 1992 for a bet and

was immediately addicted. Since then, I have raced every continuously all over

the world at all distances. In the process I’ve competed in three ITU Long Course

World Championships, and the Hawaii Ironman World Championship.

I joined PTC in 2003 & other than work taking me away from Plymouth have

enjoyed been a member ever since.

Originally from a running background but also a former swimming teacher and

scuba diving instructor I started coaching triathlon in 2005; I’ve since completed

all levels of the BTF coaching programme and numerous CPD courses including

Training Peaks University, BTF Strength and Conditioning, Open Water

Swimming, First Aid, Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children. 

Handily for triathlon I’m also a level 3 bike mechanic.

Multisport racing is my passion; I love competing it but also get a great deal of

satisfaction from helping others to achieve their sporting goals at all levels.

LEVEL 2 BTF Coach

She’s a snowboarder too! 

LEVEL 2 BTF Coach

I have been involved in Triathlon for over 20 years and completed many events from small Aquathlons to recently undertaking Ironman Lanzarote three times, with all the distances in between under my belt at some point during my sporting career. My main background sport was Swimming / Water Polo which I enjoyed for many years of my youth.

I was one of the founders of the Plymouth Triathlon Club, holding various positions i.e. Chairperson, Head Coach, Webmaster.

I first became a coach in 2004 and undertook my Level 2 in 2007. Since then I have undertaken CPD which includes:-

Open Water Swim coach, Swim Smooth Coach, Sports First Aid, Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children (Enhanced DBS checked), Certificate in British Triathlon Safely coaching static bike sessions and coming soon British Triathlon Strength and Conditioning.

As a coach I enjoy seeing new people coming into the sport and positively encourage them to undertake an event, achieve to the best of their ability and further develop their skills in the three discipline sports of Triathlon. As I like to say “Triathlon, a simple formula: Swim, Bike Run!” 

LEVEL 1 BTF Coach

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LEVEL 2 BTF Coach

ASA Swimming Coach

I think people will know me as a swimmer! 

A total love of the water!

Started swimming as an adult but had a great coach in Cambridge who inspired me to teach and coach.

I have my level 3 Swim England swim coach (and my British Triathlon Level 2) and swim coaching was my job in Cambridge.

I was coerced by the triathletes I met to do triathlon - my first one was in 1994 and went to 3 standard distance Age group world champs. 

After setting up the swimming at Cambridge Tri club I the moved to the South West in 2000.

I’ve been in Plymouth since early 2022 and love the tri club - lots of people who want to ‘do’ things!

Everyone knows I like to swim and win but really if I can encourage others to love the sport half as much as I do that would be great.

Swim run is my new thing although I might get my bike out this summer.

Happy to give swimming tips to anyone who’ll listen!

LEVEL  BTF Coach

LEVEL 1  BTF Coach

LEVEL 1  BTF Coach