Here is a USAT certified coach in NJ that I know - checkout
http://ironpete.com/
But I have this theory on coaching for triathlon, so I am going to add
mytwocents..
The only coach you really need to have in person is a swim coach or a
good instructor. This is because most triathletes need to improve
their swimming technique to get faster, rather than spend endless laps
of distance and interval swims. No one can improve a swimming stroke
without good observation and corrective feedback, and then drills to
make the correct movements permanent.
That said, I believe a major factor in people's improvement when they
are under a coach actually comes from the person's personal commitment,
not from the coaching. Seeking the coach simply is a symptom
representative of that personal commitment. What I mean is, by simply
investing in a coach, an athlete all of a sudden trains harder, doesn't
skip workouts, just because their head is saying, "I am paying $25/week
for this coach, so I better do the workouts!" Additionally, just the
fact that an athlete is seeking out a coach says that their focus is
changing - they are mentally and physically ready to dedicate more of
their lives to this sport than they had previously.
I really believe that the available books, magazines and internet
information is a sufficient guide in designing an overall program for
training. As long as you have time to digest it all and sit down and
plan it yourself, and the desire to carry it out. But get yourself a
swimming coach and don't try that over the phone.
Jeff Brisley wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does anybody know where I can find an affordable professional
triathlon
> coach?
>
> I need one to design my training program.
>
> regards,
> Jeff
