MEET OUR COACHES
Accredited. Experienced. ReliablePrograms are for robots; coaching is for you. It’s hard enough knowing what to do, let alone when to do it and our coaches will get the very best out of you and your precious time.
TIM BALLINTINE
Founder & Endurance Coach
GREG McDERMOTT
Endurance Coach, Ultraman & IRONMAN
KENT CROSS
Endurance Coach, AG IRONMAN Champion
Caroline Steffen-Murray
Endurance Coach, 40 x Professional IRONMAN & 70.3 Champion
TIM FRANKLIN
Endurance Coach, Ran the World
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OUR COACHING STANDARDS
HUMAN CONNECTION
Every coach on our team meets strict non-negotiable standards before working with a single athlete.
Highly Experienced
Over 50 years of combined IRONMAN 1:1 coaching provides for a wealth of real life scenarios and knowledge.
Nationally accredited
All coaches hold relevant national accreditations, providing a foundation of sound education built on years of real-world experience.
TrainingPeaks Level 2 certified
Our coaches are certified at the highest TrainingPeaks level - meaning they can analyse, interpret and act on your training data with precision.
Good humans
Performance is serious. Coaching doesn't have to be. Our team knows how to push you and have fun doing it.
FAQS
Can I change coach?
Much like changing package you can change coaches, there are many reasons this might occur and we facilitate the smooth transfer so that all your athlete IP and momentum remains.
Do you offer squad sessions?
All of our coaching is online and tailored for you, nothing ‘cookie cutter’ every interval, every stroke, every crank designed for you and only you. We certainly have athletes participate in group training from time to time and our coaches will help work that into your program, be it a monthly ride or a weekly swim.
Does athlete time zone matter?
In short, no. We have been coaching athletes across 30+ countries since 2017 and our coaches are flexible in contact within the means of your coaching package and access. You don’t become the world's most established / world's most successful IRONMAN coaching service with a local mindset.
How can I contact my coach?
In a modern world there are multiple ways to contact your coach. Primarily via the easy to use app TrainingPeaks, of course phone and video call conversation is more suitable for certain situations, and WhatsApp is most popular across certain countries.
Who is the best triathlon coach in Australia?
We'll let the results answer that. Koa Sports is the #1 globally ranked 1:1 IRONMAN coaching service in the world - the only objective measure that exists across the coaching industry.
Are Koa Sports coaches former professional athletes?
Caroline Steffen-Murray is one of the most decorated professional triathletes in the sport, with over 40 professional IRONMAN and 70.3 victories including two Triathlon World Championships. Tim Ballintine has competed at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona three times. Greg McDermott has completed Ultraman Australia and cycled solo around Australia. Every Koa coach has competed at a high level - the difference is they now dedicate themselves full time to coaching rather than competing.
Can I choose my own coach at Koa Sports?
Yes, you can choose your own coach at Koa Sports, and if you’re unsure which coach to choose we can help you discover the perfect fit. It starts with a simple enquiry.