Coaches

 Head Coach: Claudette Joint. L2 Diploma

I have been involved in triathlon since 2017 when I did my first sprint triathlon on a borrowed bicycle.  I have since done several sprint triathlons and a few middle-distance triathlons. I love the challenge of the three disciplines and how each of the disciplines differs in their physical and technical needs. I love the mental challenge of the events, although I frequently must overcome ‘race-day’ jitters! Mostly I revel in the training, and the social aspect of belonging to a club and think of it all as my ‘play’ time. I love introducing athletes to triathlon, and working with athletes of all abilities and I strive to share my experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm so that you can be the best you want to be. Coaching Qualifications: Level 1; Level 2 Diploma; Coaching Children and Young People in Triathlon; Session Planning being creative around the fundamentals;  The Caring Coach making connections with athletes; Running form teasing out the fact from fiction; Emergency First Aid at Work; NRASTC; DBS Enhanced Certified.

 

Coach: David Foster. L2

I did my first triathlon over 10 years ago after retiring from other sports. I love the enjoyment of training for three different events whilst maintaining the balance between them. After years of coaching junior cricket, I found that I missed helping athletes with the technical elements of their sport, so coaching was an obvious next step. I try to combine the best elements of the coaches I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by, i.e. being enthusiastic, giving important technical feedback, and offering motivation. With an academic background in psychology, I also find the mental elements of competition and training really interesting. My coaching qualifications include Level 2 Triathlon coach, L2 Open Water coach, BTF Strength and Conditioning, and an MSc. in Sport and Exercise Psychology, DBS Enhanced certified.

 

Coach: Gary Shoemake. L2

 Swim Coach 

 

 

Coach: Wendi Carrington. L2

I have been involved in triathlon since 2017/18 and did my first triathlon Holkham half in 2018 and survived. I have tried many sports but really enjoy the challenge of long-distance Triathlon.

This requires many hours of training which would be impossible if not for all the friendly camaraderie that triathlon brings together with the help advice and encouragement from all our fantastic coaches and fellow beavers.

Over the last few years, I have managed to improve my swimming ability and go on to participate in a few full distance events, not to mention many other swim bikes and run adventures.

I really enjoy being part of this fantastic club and enjoy helping and encouraging others to achieve their dreams and goals or just help on their triathlon journey be it running cycling or swimming.

Qualifications.  Leval 1 British Triathlon coach, RLSS OW Lifeguard, STA Swim Teacher, both level 2 & certificate.  BASI Ski instructor.

 

Coach: Ian Hancock (Foundation) 

 

 

 

 

Run/Ride Leader: Sophie Davies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ride Leader: Ove Andreseson

 

 

 

 

Run / Ride Leader: Mark Awcock 

 

 

 

Junior Coach: Tom Dean