Coaches

Natasha Van der Merwe

Founder and head coach with over a decade of experience coaching athletes of all levels, Natasha is known for her hands-on, detail-oriented approach to training and racing.

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Harold Wilson

Coach H has been coaching triathletes since 2005 with much success whether that meant crossing the first finish line or qualifying for the Ironman World Championships.

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Alice Alberts

Alice has a passion for motivating others to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Having worked a full-time job while competing, she understands the importance of routine, balance, recovery, and making sure that her athletes are having fun.

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Parker Kerth

Parker's training philosophy centers heavily around individual customization of training plans relying on extensive data.

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Michael Cross

Former college football coach turned endurance athlete, Mike Cross brings a real-world, no-excuses approach to coaching—helping everyday athletes balance family, work, and training with a focus on consistency, not perfection.

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Ashton George

As an endurance and certified nutrition coach, she believes training should complement your life and not complicate it, and she works closely with her athletes to ensure there is a balance.

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McKenzie Doodian

Well-versed in nutrition, strength training, and working with athletes to reach their goals while avoiding injury through preventive measures.

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Lauren Hite

Has a passion for developing strong, lasting relationships with each of her athletes to ensure their training is customized to fit their lifestyle and set them up for success.

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Alex Sharp

As a coach for NVDM, Alex Sharp partners with triathletes of all levels, bringing a lifetime of elite experience to help them achieve their personal goals.

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Andrea Nunez-Smith

USA Triathlon Certified Coach | Elite Triathlete

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Nick Matthews

Has coached over 250 triathletes and runners of all abilities and competed in all distances.

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Kyle Warrick

Is no stranger to hard work and perseverance, he originates from running at a D1 college, to handling the high stress, and physical demand the military requires, to racing as a professional triathlete while helping other athletes achieve their goals.

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John Couch

As a coach, he enjoys helping athletes reach their goals by focusing on small gains that translate into big results.

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Julz Del Viscio

Has been a student of the sport since day one and has her Ironman U Coaching Certification.

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Kyle Lithgow

Aspiring professional triathlete and endurance coach committed to getting the best out of himself and those around him.

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Will Watson

Professional triathlete and dedicated coach committed to helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals in the sport.

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Braden Bonesteel

As a competitive age-group triathlete and committed coach, Braden believes that triathlon is a lifestyle and advocates a holistic approach to training and racing.

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Christian Brown-Johnson

Is an experienced endurance athlete with ten years of endurance sports experience.

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Megan Sobecki

Is an Elite Age Grouper focused on the half and full Ironman distance.

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Scott Baldwin

Elite endurance athlete (and dad) guiding individuals, parents, and everyday people to push further than they ever thought possible — in sport and in life.

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Sean Handel

Is an experienced and high performing endurance athlete across a variety of sports and distances.

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Lon Breitenbach

With over 30 years of experience as an elite athlete, nutritionist, and coach, Lon brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the NVDM team.

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Jonathan Bruney

Dedicated endurance coach who blends data-driven training with a relational, confidence-building approach to help athletes succeed in both sport and life.

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