My Philosophy

to revive the spirit of youthful curiosity and cultivate a "no limits" mindset. 

My coaching philosophy is deeply shaped by my own journey in triathlon. I started the sport as a junior in 1990 — unable to swim and learning mostly on my own through trial and error — before competing as a professional triathlete from 1999 to 2013. Like many beginners, I simply wanted to have fun and challenge myself. Over time, as my results improved, I began to receive more structured guidance and discovered what it truly meant to train with purpose.

Looking back, I often think how much faster I could have progressed with the knowledge, tools, and guidance my athletes have access to today. That perspective drives how I coach — helping athletes avoid unnecessary setbacks and accelerate their growth with clarity and confidence.

Regardless of your current position or background, continuous improvement is always within reach. You can learn to embrace the challenges of growth while celebrating your achievements along the way.

As a coach, I believe there’s no “one size fits all” approach to training. My focus is on understanding each athlete — their goals, physiology, mindset, and lifestyle — and building a truly individualized plan that supports their journey.

This process is grounded in science, shaped by experience, and continually evolving as we learn more. It’s what keeps my athletes healthy, engaged, and progressing — not just as triathletes, but as confident, resilient individuals.

I invest time in truly understanding each athlete — through communication, data analysis, and physiological assessment. This builds a complete picture of you as an individual, allowing me to design a training plan that fits into your life, not against it. For that to work, trust and openness are essential. There’s no sense in creating a “perfect” plan that clashes with the realities of your daily routine. Training must support balance, not compete with it.

This approach fosters genuine relationships built on honesty and commitment — qualities that can’t be faked for long.

I’ll teach you to listen to your body and understand how training, recovery, nutrition, equipment, and race strategy all interact to shape your performance. My goal is to help you develop powerful, lasting habits and give you the tools to pursue your goals with confidence.

When we get this right, you’ll not only enjoy the process but also achieve more than you thought possible — while maintaining balance in every part of your life.

Let’s get to work.