NICK MATTHEWS started doing endurance events in 2008 to lose weight, where he trained for and finished his first half marathon. The training process ignited a fire in him and unlocked his passion for endurance events.

This ultimately led him to start coaching in 2012, when he earned his USAT-certified coaching certificate. Since then, he has coached over 250 triathletes and runners of all abilities and competed in all distances. Most recently, Nick was the lead Triathlon Coach at Excel Aquatics and Multisport, where he led the triathlon coaching activities, including the couch to sprint program, an all-indoor triathlon event, and all masters swimming.

He has 21-year-old twins - Kate and Alex, who are attending college.

From Coach Natasha:

"Nick has been a NVDM athlete for 8 years. He is an athlete and coach that is always striving to learn and grow through the sport of triathlon, through his continued participation in many yearly races, and his continued education. As both an athlete and coach, having these years of experience with a very detailed approach allows Nick to effectively relate and communicate with his athletes.

Achievements:

• 19 Time Ironman Full Distance Finisher

• Ironman & Ironman 70.3 World Championship Finisher

• USAT Age Group National Championship Finisher

• Multiple Age Group Wins & Podium Finishers

• Over 60 Marathon & Ultra Marathon Finishes

• Western States Qualifier at Bandera 100k (2019, 2020)

• Marathon Pacer

Coaching Highlights:

• As a former business executive, he specializes in working with clients who travel and have demanding careers.

• Worked with many athletes to finish their first triathlon or running race

• Coached over 100 athletes to 70.3 and full ironman finishes

• Multiple age group triathlon race winners and 70.3 world championship qualifiers

• Coached marathon runners and ultra runners in the 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 100 miles and 200-mile distances

• Coached multiple age group winners in running races and the top overall female in 50 miler