Background
I did my first triathlon when I was 10 so I have over 30 years experience in triathlon now. I got serious about triathlon after I completed grade 12 and soon became the Australian junior elite champion and represented Australia at the ITU junior elite world championships in Montreal. A few years later I represented Australia at the U/23 ITU world championships in in Cancun. After this I embarked on an ITU World Cup career getting 5 x top five finishes at ITU world cups around the world and representing Australia as an elite at the 2007 and 2008 world championships in Hamburg and Vancouver. During my ITU career I also held QAS and AIS scholarships and completed my accounting degree.
In my 30’s I moved into long course racing and quickly picked up my first Ironman title, many podiums, a top 10 at the Hawaii Ironman world championships and the Noosa triathlon title. I have unfortunately been plagued by lots of injuries which have limited my training and results but has taught me many lessons as well.
During my time as an athlete I have been coached by many of the most prestigious coaches in the sport including Col Stewart, Brett Sutton, Darren Smith and Steve Moss. I’ve also trained with Olympic gold medalists, ITU world championships and dozens of 70.3 and Ironman champions. I have learnt a lot from having exposure to these people and now wish to impart my knowledge that I have gained. I am currently coaching several athletes who are at the absolute beginner level of the sport. I’m not motivated to coach people by how fast they are but more so their passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve.
I’m really excited to be joining the T:ZERO team and look forward to the challenges that lay ahead with getting the best out of each individual athlete that I coach.
Achievements
I did my first triathlon when I was 10 so I have over 30 years experience in triathlon now. I got serious about triathlon after I completed grade 12 and soon became the Australian junior elite champion and represented Australia at the ITU junior elite world championships in Montreal. A few years later I represented Australia at the U/23 ITU world championships in in Cancun. After this I embarked on an ITU World Cup career getting 5 x top five finishes at ITU world cups around the world and representing Australia as an elite at the 2007 and 2008 world championships in Hamburg and Vancouver. During my ITU career I also held QAS and AIS scholarships and completed my accounting degree.
In my 30’s I moved into long course racing and quickly picked up my first Ironman title, many podiums, a top 10 at the Hawaii Ironman world championships and the Noosa triathlon title. I have unfortunately been plagued by lots of injuries which have limited my training and results but has taught me many lessons as well.
During my time as an athlete I have been coached by many of the most prestigious coaches in the sport including Col Stewart, Brett Sutton, Darren Smith and Steve Moss. I’ve also trained with Olympic gold medalists, ITU world championships and dozens of 70.3 and Ironman champions. I have learnt a lot from having exposure to these people and now wish to impart my knowledge that I have gained. I am currently coaching several athletes who are at the absolute beginner level of the sport. I’m not motivated to coach people by how fast they are but more so their passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve.
I’m really excited to be joining the T:ZERO team and look forward to the challenges that lay ahead with getting the best out of each individual athlete that I coach.
Achievements
- Professional triathlete for 20+ years
- 2 x Ironman champion
- 4 x 70.3 champion
- Top 10 Hawaii Ironman world championships
- Noosa Triathlon champion
- Sub 8 hour Irondistance
- Australian ITU world championships representative at junior elite, U/23 elite and elite
- Coached by and trained with some of the most well known people in triathlon
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Since getting coaching off Dave first thing I noticed was he was happy to adapt the program to suit my needs with my long work hours and with injury. A lot of coaches have it their way or no way but not Dave, that's what separates Dave from the boys. He knows how the human body works and understands when to push you and when not to. He is very good at listening to you and understanding your situation and there is no boring sessions with Dave either. To me this is everything a coach needs to be a great coach and I know because I used to be a fitness coach myself. Dave is a top coach and I can't tell you enough good things about him. One thing for sure you're in great hands with Dave. - Stephen R |
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To be lucky enough to have someone of Dave’s experience as an athlete and now as a coach has been unreal. I am a novice in the triathlon world and after only a few months of Dave’s coaching he has given me the the confidence to push my limits and take on the endurance events, but the best part for me is training is fun again and something that makes the early starts worthwhile. - Aaron H |
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