Andrew Abakhan
Triathlon, Ironman & Multisport consultant - Strength and Conditioning Provider - 30 years of endurance sport experience - Triathlete competing internationally at World Championship in Age-group Olympic and Ironman distances. - Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 - Physiotherapist and Sports Scientist - (University of Victoria, BC, Canada) - PgDip in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (AUT) - Masters Science(health practice) (AUT) Strength and Conditioning
Dougal Allan
Dougal has a background in elite long distance triathlon and multisport but offers a coaching service specialising in competitors of all levels. His favourite coaching challenge is working on time efficient training for people with busy personal and professional schedules who wish to make maximum benefit from minimum training opportunities.
Annalie Brown
My goal is to help you achieve yours. Whatever triathlon distance you’ve set your sights on. Or any endurance event for that matter. The training journey is as important as the destination. Knowing how to get started, balancing life with training, and ensuring the body stays up for the challenge are key to making sure you get to the start of your event, and in the best shape to finish it. For more info visit www.abcoach.co.nz
Ally Boggs
A well established swim technique coach in the NZ Triathlon community, Ally communicates with passion and enthusiasm sharing her phenomenal knowledge and experience with all those who dare to believe. One-on-one swim, bike and run technique tuition focusing on efficiency, strength and ultimately speed, Ally also provides injury rehab and prevention skills and tips. Triathlon programs from sprint to Ironman distances. Visit www.allyboggs.com for more information.
Billy Bowman
Billy is a well-rounded multisport enthusiast who enjoys self-propelled adventures. He enjoys delving deep into the hurt locker on race day and continues to subject himself to the masochistic ritual of Ironman triathlon. With a pool and open water swimming background and 10 years of experience as a swim coach, he brings the technical expertise and enthusiasm required to get the most out of all our triathletes.
Sue Brewster
Sue’s triathlon career started back in 2002 with a woman’s only event and from there she has gone on to compete in two Ironman races along with representing New Zealand in both the ITU World Championships for Long Course and Standard Distance Triathlon. Sue has also competed in many half Ironman events in New Zealand and overseas.
Paul Cadman
Paul creates personalised, focused and effective plans that take the guesswork out of your training. I coach athletes of all abilities competing in various events from Ironman to Multi Sport. I understand that athletes have individual goals and lives and will provide you the support you need to prepare you to achieve your individual peak performance. I know when you have maximum fun you’ll persist, master your goals and thrive. Knowing your ‘Why’ will help unlock your potential.
Rebecca Clarke
Triathlon NZ Accredited coach , Professional Triathlete, Bachelor of Physical Education. Triathlon is a huge part of my life and I enjoy giving back to the sport and helping others achieve their sporting goals. Whether that is a PB, adopting a healthy lifestyle or target world champs.
Simon Cochrane
COACH SIMON COCHRANE Simon's experience and well rounded background will have you prepared for which ever event you are training for. His approach is to get you to the start line in the best possible shape, having enjoyed the process along the way. Calculated, Structured and Fun.
Lucy Cotterill
My coaching focus is getting people into the sport. It’s targeted towards beginner and intermediate level triathletes. I focus on building confidence across all three disciplines and motivate them to achieve their goals. I take the time to get to know and understand their lives, goals and how to achieve them. It’s important to me that my athletes enjoy the sport they’re participating in and never forget their why and see them recognise what they’re capable of.
Rob Dallimore
Rob adopts a number of different techniques to train his athletes and keep them injury free, such as optimizing training zones, monitoring power, pace and heart rate, strength training, nutrition and adequate rest and recovery. Rob enjoys helping those athletes who are keen to learn. He works with athletes who want to reach that next level in their performance and who are prepared to look beyond ways that they are used to training to achieve this.
Louise Dumee
I believe in blending a functional strength and condition training plan with an athlete’s lifestyle as my passion is assisting athletes in having a well balanced body, therefore I incorporate a lot of injury prevention strategies, as well as nutrition advice to assist in performance and recovery. I am always continuing to educate myself in as many aspects as I can within triathlon to provide the best information and plans for each and everyone of my clients to help them achieve their goals.
Benjamin Eitelberg
A Triathlon New Zealand Level 3 (2017) accredited and XTERRA certified coach, Ben founded Kaitiaki Endurance Sports, a group that trains and competes with a purpose. Ben’s mission is to encourage more people to immerse themselves in nature through physical activity, whilst taking action to preserve the environment through the Athletes for Nature campaign. His coaching services include plant-based nutrition guidance.
Craig Fleming
Hi, I'm Craig and I'm a former time trial specialist that fell in love with the sport of Triathlon. I will be be doing Tri specific programming, but my real specialty is in strength and conditioning. I have been working in S and C professionally since 2014 and have worked with people of all abilities from Olympic level to severely disabled. I look forward to working with others who are also passionate about the sport!
Dave Hunter
We specialise in helping people get the most out of training with personalised plans to suit your busy life. Whether you're just starting out or chasing a PB we can help. Based in Christchurch, we focus on using strength and conditioning to help prevent injuries and improve performance. Check us out online at www.huntermovement.com or @huntermovementcoaching
Patrick Johnson
Discovering triathlon transformed my life. Struggling with health and motivation, I found solace in swimming, cycling, and running. This sport revitalised my spirit, sparking a massive lifestyle change. Embracing the triathlon community, I gained strength, discipline, and purpose. Now, I’m dedicated to inspiring others, grateful for the sport that saved me and gave me a renewed passion for life. Triathlon is more than a race; it's my lifeline and a testament to the power of perseverance.
Merryn Johnston
I have combined my personal experiences in sport with a teaching degree to connect with my athletes at their individual level. Alongside endurance sport coaching I also coach and teach swimming to adults. I believe the #1 priority to athlete success is getting the balance right between health, training, work and family. It's a privilege to support people to achieve their endurance goals - big and small!
Jo Knight
I'm an endurance coach based in Wanaka. I have a Bachelor of Phys Ed degree from the University of Otago- majoring in Exercise Prescription and Management. My programs are written from a sports science perspective, which I then fit to your lifestyle in order to get the most effective training program specifically for YOU. I have 14 years of coaching experience, where I have worked with beginners through to NZ age-group reps. I have Tri NZ Level 1 certification Bike NZ Level 1 certification
Cameron Lamont
Cameron has been coaching for over 15 years, He is currently working as High Performance Manager and National coach for Swiss Triathlon as well as being Head Coach at the Wildcats Swiss Triathlon Team. He also is running is own coaching business www.cams-world.de. also on Instagram coach_camlam
Andrew Mackay
Boost Coaching will help you prepare for your next endurance event by providing accountability to a proven structure of effective training methods that are integrated into the time demands of daily life. Whether you race to beat your personal best or to win your age group, Boost provides training programs customized for your goals, ability and training time.
Tess Mattern
I grew up a competitive swimmer and swam through Uni in the states. In 2010 I started competing in Triathlon and whilst getting my masters in nutrition, also got certified as a triathlon coach. I coached for Colorado State Triathlon Team for 6 years before moving to Christchurch in 2018. I began coaching with the Canterbury Triathlon Academy, and have continued working with them since.I also coach a wide range of adults in both NZ and USA through my own coaching business.
Merle Maud
I love working with people, and through sport, it is even more rewarding. We set goals and use effective coaching methodologies to embark on the journey to achieve not only results but also a lifestyle that motivates us to remain active. I believe in using science to guide the structure but also understanding that the athlete is a person juggling with everyday life to become better.
Jeff McGrath
Jeff has more than 30 years’ experience in the sport of triathlon. His passion for this sport has seen him training and racing around the world, involved with administration and management roles at club level, and international level with Triathlon NZ teams management. Jeff has competed over the Ironman distance 20 times, including 12 times in New Zealand where is a member of the Ironman NZ Hall of Fame, and 6 times at the holy grail of Kona.
Bevan McKinnon
BEVAN MCKINNON is an IRONMAN University Certified Coach, Triathlon NZ Level 3 Accredited Coach, Bike NZ Coach and a qualified NETFIT Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has coached Pro Triathletes to multiple IRONMAN and 70.3 wins and been instrumental in helping a large number of AG Triathletes achieve their dream of qualifying for Kona. As an elite level triathlete Bevan has won the Age Group World Championships in Kona, ITU Long Course and the 70.3 distance.
Blake Miller
My coaching is based out of Tauranga. After studying Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Otago I have begun leading the Triathlon Tauranga youth squad alongside as well as co-coaching a swim squad. My main focus areas are around efficient swimming and I have a passion for helping youth flourish.
John Newsom
Coach John has been competing in triathlon since 1991 and a full time coach since 2004. In that time he has guided athletes from finishing their first triathlon to qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman and world championship events, all the way up to winning ITU World Cup events. John has had the opportunity to train alongside some of the greatest athletes of all time such as double Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty, world champions Craig Alexander, Jenny Rose and Debbie Nelson to name a few.
Graham Park
Coaching Philosophy: TO BE THE BEST....TRAIN WITH THE BEST...TRAIN HARD ...VERY HARD The goal of coaching is to develop the ‘best you can be on race day’ Triathlete, a person who has the fitness, physical skill, knowledge, focus and confidence to accomplish his or her goals. I focus on the aerobic system, as it is the primary determinant of endurance athletic performance. The aerobic system is the most efficient energy system in the body, and it produces the fewest negative by-products.
Sam Petty
My primary coaching focuses are on triathlon and athletics, but I have in the past spent time as the head coach of a swim club. I am active myself and enjoy competing when it fits around work and family life. Inspiring the next generation to reach their goals is one of the main drivers for me being a coach.
Ben Pulham
Ben Pulham is the founder of Coached, a personalised training programme that helps you optimise, track and enjoy your training. A former elite triathlete who has represented New Zealand at Triathlon World Championships, World Cups, and the Olympic Trials, Ben is a sought-after endurance coach who has worked with thousands of athletes and many global brands, including Under Armour, Nike, P&G, Apple, Standard Chartered, Facebook, Cisco, and BMW.
Tamara (Tammy) Reed
Tamara (Tammy) Reed is one of our Triathlon NZ High Performance Development Coaches and Manawatu's Coach of the year for 2019. Her expertise, along with Tammy's enthusiasm, is available to help you achieve and surpass your fitness, bucket list or performance goals. Tammy offers personalised training programs on TrainingPeaks, one-to-one training sessions to develop your skills and technique and expert guidance focused on your wellness, injury prevention, and enjoyment.
Tracey Ross
My main focus is getting our youth into the sport of triathlon. I started racing triathlons in 2014 and have since qualified to compete in the world age group champs in Cross, Olympic and Long-Distance Triathlon and Aquabike. One of my strengths is coaching swimming due to my previous involvement in coaching swimmers to a national level. I love to help all athletes reach their potential and be the best they can be while having fun and more importantly enjoying the sport
Sierra Ryland
I create running and triathlon programmes for women. My aim is to help women training effectively without leaking. I empower my clients to work with their bodies! My plans include options to train with your menstrual cycle and options to tailor plans to your individual needs. I also offer group classes and 1-1 strength and conditioning sessions at my Karori Studio. Whether you are starting out or aiming for a marathon or Ironman, I have an option for you.
Sophie Gwynn & Elise Salt
Sophie Gwynn and Elise Salt work together to provide personalised triathlon programs for their athletes. With a combined 20+ years in short course junior, U23 and elite racing they've both experienced first hand the highs and lows of the sport and are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others.
Gerard Smith
Coaching is about far more than just a training plan. To me coaching is about providing the environment and support you need to reach your goals. For some this is the accountability of regular checkups by the coach, for others it is helping to make sure training is executed appropriately, and for others it may be that support is only needed occasionally to prepare for events or when things aren't going to plan. That's why I provide different coaching options, so we can make it work for you.
Russell Smith
Russell has been involved in triathlons since 1986 and coaching for close to 20 years. He has a huge amount of experience across all triathlon distances, having racing in the Hawaiian Ironman twice and won a World Champ title in the Standard distance. Russell is also a Swim Smooth accredited swim coach and has been working with and coaching swimmers at Swim Smooth Hamilton since 2016
Walter Thorburn
I am passionate about showing people the right pathway to success putting people closer to their goals every day while keeping the FUN-damentals in place for sustainable fitness. Keeping it enjoyable. I have coached and guided triathletes to New Zealand and world age group titles since 2001 as well as top 3 results in the Speights Coast to Coast along with NZs premier marathons as a full time professional coach.
Chris Willett
Perimeter Coaching is the brainchild of Chris Willett on his ongoing quest to ensure that athlete education stands at the forefront of coaching practice! As a qualified teacher and 8 years at the chalk-face, his mind turned to helping other athletes reach their fitness goals. Starting in the gym setting as a personal trainer in NZ and London, England, it was his move to Canada that started his real passion for endurance sports!
Mike Wright
Mike is a Tri NZ certified coach and member of the Hamilton Tri club. With 10+ years experience in triathlon he has managed to become highly competitive in all distances while balancing the demands of working full time and a young family. Mike enjoys helping athletes achieve their goals by developing plans based on the athlete’s ability and time available. Excellent at analysing training and racing data and keeping the training interesting, challenging, rewarding, and achievable.