Coach Rhys joins WhittleFit!
We're very pleased to announce the arrival of a new triathlon and swimming coach to WhittleFit! Coach Rhys joins WhittleFit immediately and brings a wealth of knowledge with him, from extensive coaching and racing at the elite level.
Rhys believes in well-planned consistent progression, backed up with a strong testing protocol. Everyone is time-crunched, so every minute counts, so why waste it?
Here's a quick snapshot of Rhys background and experience:
Coaching achievements and qualifications:
- Currently studying a masters in sports coaching
- BSc(hons) Sport and Exercise Science and another in Coach Education and Sports Performance
- BTF UKCC level 2 triathlon coach
- NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCC)
- ASA swim teacher
- Cardiff-Met University triathlon/cycling performance director
- Welsh Triathlon BUCS University coach
- Coached age group to elite level athletes
- Coached athletes to Kona starts and representing GB at middle, Olympic and sprint distance championships
Rhys personal athletic achievement:
- Represented Wales many times at Home Nation Championships (senior and junior)
- 7x Welsh triathlon champion in sprint, Olympic, duathlon and middle distance triathlon
- Raced as a pro at Ironman 70.3 events and British Elite series for several years
- Held the welsh 25-29 age group 1500m and 400m swimming record
Rhys has limited coaching slots and many of them have gone already, so if you're interested in coaching please CONTACT US today!