Your Friendly Head Coach

I started my Tri coaching journey at the clubs creation in 2012 when I gained my BTF L2 in anticipation of the founding of the club. I already had qualifications in gym and circuit instruction, I was the lead coach through our founding years where I gained much experience working with novice
triathletes. Maintaining my interest in coaching novices in 2015 I took the step of setting up a Junior section to the club. In 2018 I graduated the first BTF High Performing Coach Programme, L3 course. I am a BTF qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach, an ASA L2 Swimming Teacher, an ASA Open Water Coach and a L1 Training Peaks accredited coach.
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I continue to lead the coaching team at Bicester Triathlon Club where we are following a course of action to bring our older junior athletes into more training events with our adult section and create a pathway to a lifelong interest in Triathlon at whatever level an athlete pursues.

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I started my coaching journey as a Mountain leader and Rock climbing coach, this followed for a few years as a L1 Football coach. Triathlon kicked off for me as a parent helper, BTF L1 coach and last year as a BTF L2 coach.

I currently represent Bicester AC in the V50 section for x/c and road racing.
I enjoy passing on knowledge and writing sessions which are challenging and engaging for all concerned.

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Nick is a Level 2 coach with over 20 years’ experience across coaching, sports performance and personal training. Having taken part in a number of youth development programmes himself, he now volunteers as a parent coach at Bicester Tri, where his daughter is an active triathlete.With a passion for sport and a particular interest in youth development and sports psychology,

Nick believes every young person should have the opportunity to enjoy, develop and succeed in sport, regardless of ability or circumstances. His goal is to help create an inclusive, supportive club environment where young athletes have access to excellent coaching and the opportunity to reach their potential.

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Hannah is a Level 2 coach and parent volunteer with over 18 years’ experience in personal training, alongside qualifications in youth sports conditioning, nutrition and other areas of health and fitness. She has also completed four triathlons herself and is the parent of an active triathlete within the club.

With a strong interest in youth development, Hannah is passionate about helping young people build confidence, enjoy sport and develop healthy habits for life. She shares the belief that every young person should have access to high-quality coaching and positive sporting opportunities, regardless of ability or circumstances.

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A Triathlete since 1989 and has represented the Great Britain Age Group team at the World Championship Sprint Triathlon Finals, June 2022. A qualified British Triathlon Federation Diploma 2.1 Coach, qualified in High Intensity Interval Training Science and Application, with an interest in doing more for less including Nutrition and Hydration strategy as I work with Athletes to train smarter and not harder. My goal and business model is the be the best coach that I can be, a coach that I never had and never could afford when younger. It means they I must continue to learn and evolve along with my Athletes. #NeverStopLearning

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Claire is a Level 1 Triathlon Coach and Level 2 Swimming Teacher.  Claire started as a parent helper assisting the coaches.  Claire has been coaching at the club since 2017 and went on to do her Level 1 Swim Teaching Assistant in 2019 and in 2022 (a little longer than planned, due to Covid) achieved her Level 2 Swimming Teacher.  

Claire has two boys, Thomas and Edward who both race triathlon. Claire’s passion and focus is swimming and voluntarily coaches between 3-4 times a week depending on the time of year.Claire enjoys running (slowly), cold water swimming and most importantly supporting her children and other athletes at events.

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I became a coach because I wanted everyone to feel like they belong and are a valued part of the community, no matter where they come from or what their abilities are. Having competed in the sport myself for around four years, I understand how much enjoyment, confidence, and opportunity sport can bring.

As I have grown older, I have wanted to give something back by inspiring the younger generation to get involved, try something new, and most importantly, have fun while taking part in sport.I want everyone to feel confident, be themselves, and do what makes them happy in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

I also want people to know that they can talk to any of the coaches or members of the team and feel supported.I believe that anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to when they have the right encouragement, support, and guidance from those around them. As a coach, I want to help people believe in themselves, grow in confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy being part of a community where everyone is welcomed and supported.

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Swimming & Poolside Helper

Katie is a volunteer swim helper currently working towards her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.  For her volunteering element Katie has chosen swimming as her new skill to improve her technique.  Katie particularly enjoys working with the younger children in the group and learning new skills at every session. Katie also enjoys swimming as this complements her own passion of climbing.   As an avid climber Katie is aiming to complete her Level 4 NICAS qualification this year.  She then aims to complete Level 5 NICAS to combine her skills, with the opportunity to teach and coach new climbers.

Parent Helper

A former competitive rower at school and university, he went on to coach rowing crews before moving into running, marathons and triathlon. Now a dad of four, with three children involved in Bicester Tri, he brings both coaching experience and a parent’s perspective to the club.

He is currently working towards a triathlon coaching qualification and is passionate about creating a club environment that welcomes all abilities — from young people who simply want to get active and enjoy sport, through to those who love training and competing.

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