Triathlon is a dynamic sport; I believe you have to approach it from a long-term perspective. While triathlon consists of three sports, it cannot be viewed as three separate events; it is the sum total that makes it a unique sport. As an USA Triathlon certified coach, my philosophy is simple; triathlon is a life long health and fitness activity, it's a life sport. I want to introduce the sport of triathlon to youth and beginning juniors as a great way to get physically fit for a lifetime. Age appropriate training is key to ensuring young triathletes develop properly and compete at their best. My goal as a T3 coach is to enhance youth and juniors' performance through proper technique, training and recovery. The end result is achieving a feeling of success and accomplishment throughout the sport of triathlon. I am confident that I will be able to help them set realistic and achievable goals while making their training exciting, fun rewarding but most importantly, Safe!
Academic Achievements:
2008 - Published in USA Triathlon Coaching Performance Newsletter – Youth and Junior Fitness Testing
2007 - Published in USA Triathlon Performance Coaching Magazine - Youth Racing
2006 - Art & Science of Triathlon Coaching Conference; continuing education hosted by USAT.
Graduated Troy University; Masters in International Relations
Graduated Christopher Newport University; B.S. Business Administration
USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach
USA Cycling Level III Certified Coach
Experience:
2008 - Selected to participate in the 2008 USAT Elite coaching mentorship program
2007 - Coached Hawaii Youth Team to 3rd Place at the USAT Youth National Championship
2007 - Assistant coach at the Andy Potts’ Junior Triathlon Development Camp
2007 - Assistant coach at the USA Triathlon National Development Camp
2007 - Coached nationally ranked female youth
2007 - Personal coach to 2nd place overall youth finisher at the Honolulu Triathlon
2006 - 2007 - T3 Coaching.com Triathlon coach
2005 - 2007 - Coaching youth triathletes in Hawaii
2006 - Coached two 2005 ITU Championships elite athletes
2003 - Trained age grouper to a sub-four hour marathon finish
2001 - 2004 - Coached age group triathletes in Virginia & North Carolina
Recent Athletic Achievements:
2006 - Lanikai Triathlon Kailua, HI
2006 - Great Aloha Run Honolulu
2005 - Great Aloha Run Honolulu
2004 - Shamrock Marathon Virginia Beach, VA
2004 - Haleiwa Triathlon Haleiwa, HI
1994/1998 - Completed over 25 triathlons with three top 10% finishes
