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Australia

Rob approached me to teach him to swim so he could compete successfully in triathlons. He explained he couldn’t even swim 50m without stopping.His desire was to qualify to represent Australia in his Age Group.As his swimming improved he admitted his cycling & running training was ad-hoc so a co-ordinated approach began- a structured program with technique correction, fundamentals & applying current scientific insights to the regime.In just 8 months Rob focussed on his specific… Show more Rob approached me to teach him to swim so he could compete successfully in triathlons. He explained he couldn’t even swim 50m without stopping.His desire was to qualify to represent Australia in his Age Group.As his swimming improved he admitted his cycling & running training was ad-hoc so a co-ordinated approach began- a structured program with technique correction, fundamentals & applying current scientific insights to the regime.In just 8 months Rob focussed on his specific programming, demonstrated tremendous improvement and was ready to compete in 3 major races:• successfully qualifying for the Australian Age Group team for Canada• setting a PB (Personal Best time) in the 70.3 World Championships and• requalifying for the Australian team to compete in Austria in 2015.Other athletes in my coaching programs also experienced success reflective of Rob’s achievements. Swimmers, Track Sprinters & Distance Runners, through to Ironman Triathletes improve consistently through a personalised coaching & programming approach-sometimes in as little as 12 wks. State Of The Art Online Coaching ClinicThe coaching program allows athletes throughout Australia and the world to benefit from my wealth of experience in triathlons, athletics, swimming and sports psychology through my State Of The Art Online Coaching Clinic. All athletes, whether being coached in person or remotely, learn to avoid injury with an awareness of correct technique and training regimes. Amateur athletes are able to fast-track their success with effective coaching methods providing proven performance systems to reach personal goals quicker.Reach for your sporting goals, just as the 8 champion Triathletes who have represented Australia in their age groups have, by contacting us today to start your personal journey to enjoyment & completion of your chosen sport .. Triathlon, swimming, sprints, distance running . I look forward to hearing from you. Show less

Central Queensland & Online

Australia

At the end of a major race day a group of athletes were discussing the expense of travelling from regional centres to compete in professionally organised events & the lack of such events outside capital city proximity.Thus the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival was born. Yeppoon is a small coastal area, population approx 25k over 500km from Brisbane. A major sporting competition & festival would bring welcome interest to the region & economy.Having raced in disorganised events, the importance… Show more At the end of a major race day a group of athletes were discussing the expense of travelling from regional centres to compete in professionally organised events & the lack of such events outside capital city proximity.Thus the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival was born. Yeppoon is a small coastal area, population approx 25k over 500km from Brisbane. A major sporting competition & festival would bring welcome interest to the region & economy.Having raced in disorganised events, the importance of professional management, key stakeholder liaison & securing corporate sponsorship & endorsement was paramount. Substantial prize money was required to attract travellers & a co-ordinated strategy to ensure a smooth process, including race day.Drawing on my experience of bringing elite professional triathletes to present to local competitors, including the logistics of flights, accommodation, fees, venue hire, refreshments & more, the strategy was mapped, backed by organisational experience with swimming & athletics carnivals highlighting the measures needed to cover all aspects.Within 7 months, the event was viable with backing from corporates, media & council & ready to begin nominations. The social media strategy was gaining momentum. Prize money was allocated & advertised as the drawcard for competitors. With 7 months to Race Day, contingency planning was finalised & promotions were underway. Additional festival displays were refined & time-frames tightened to ensure everything ran smoothly.Evaluation was undertaken to ensure the event was one of the most professional, well-organised & friendly competitions-regional or capital city. The date would be claimed in the annual triathlon calendar.With a passion for excellence in sporting event co-ordination, my project management system is available for the comprehensive organisation of your local event. To book my services, please contact me at Show less

Australia

Athletes “choking” in major races is a common challenge. Not physically choking – eg food stuck in a throat- mentally choking, unable to perform optimally.One athlete found he was performing better in trials, small meets & practice than in major races against quality competitors. If he produced his training times he could beat his opponents but he mentally “choked”.In just 1x 60 min strategy session mental obstacles were released. He was able to stay on task in his competition phase &… Show more Athletes “choking” in major races is a common challenge. Not physically choking – eg food stuck in a throat- mentally choking, unable to perform optimally.One athlete found he was performing better in trials, small meets & practice than in major races against quality competitors. If he produced his training times he could beat his opponents but he mentally “choked”.In just 1x 60 min strategy session mental obstacles were released. He was able to stay on task in his competition phase & triumphed with the Victorian Title winning $10,000 in prize money.A junior swimmer showing great promise became stressed & irritable when competing-his performance level severely reduced. His enjoyment was visibly affected. Sport should be enjoyable. In consultation with his parents, we had 8x1 hr strategy sessions over 12 wks. The steady improvement in attitude & reduced stress levels were remarkable.After subsequent race meets, Mum writes (name deleted for privacy) “Xxxxx began working with Glenn when we saw a need for him to be better mentally prepared for State & National competition. As a competitive swimmer Xxxxx has always placed high expectations on himself & struggled with pre-race nerves to the detriment of his results particularly at high level meets where he has been a regular finalist. Through working with Glenn Xxxxx is now developing the tools & strategies he needs to control his thoughts before a big race & remain focussed on his own race plan… Xxxxx is much calmer, happier & more engaged with other swimmers at meets & he is now achieving his goal of swimming to his potential at state & national level, resulting in several medal winning swims.”Psychology strategy sessions are beneficial for athletes returning to competition after serious accidents. Mindset assistance may be needed to return to peak performance.Generally 2-6 x 60min sessions are sufficient to unlock solutions. To experience the difference, contact us Show less