About Us

Coach name: Matt Sanderson

Relevant Qualifications - NASM Performance enhancement specialist, Corrective exercise specialist, Qualified NASM Tutor, Triathlon coaching qualifications.

Background:

I have a love for endurance sport coupled with strength and conditioning training. I have been coaching individuals of all abilities for over 14 years.

Along with triathletes I currently work with professional footballers, cricketers, boxers and ice skaters along with local swim clubs. My role is to reduce the chance of injury and enhance the performance of each of my athletes.

I bring a wealth of evidence based knowledge from my studies with NASM and combine that with years of working ‘hands on’ with clients. Together I aim to bring a comprehensive package to help individuals achieve their personal best performances.

Having a young family myself I also understand what it is like to juggle triathlon training around hectic work schedules and family life.

I have completed numerous triathlons from sprint distance through to Ironman. I have qualified three times for the IM 70.3 World Championships in Florida. I am still competing in triathlon and my last ‘A’ race was IM Switzerland finishing in 9 hours 50 minutes.

I believe success is about making the best out of what you have. To succeed you need great preparation, a willingness to make sacrifices and consistency.  Enjoy the journey!

I am also available for one to one coaching sessions at £40 per hour, for further details please email matt@triathloncoaching.uk.com

Sessions include:

• Core stability function test
• Leg length assessment and correction
• Functional movement screening
• Muscle activation techniques

Coach Name: James Pryke

Relevant Qualifications – Sports Science degree, Sports conditioning, Nutrition and Triathlon Coaching Qualifications

Background:
My background is as a competitive swimmer in which I have competed at both county and national level. However, due to the repetitive nature of swim training, I decided 5 years ago that it was time to try something a little different and have a go at competing in triathlon. As a competitive swimmer I was in the pool ten times per week, pushing out length after length, all the time focussing on nothing but the blue line that is painted on the bottom of the pool. Although I do enjoy swimming, I felt that I just needed a little more variety to my training and some new goals to work towards.

Making the move into triathlon is without a doubt the best sporting decision I have ever made. The training is much more interesting and I love the challenge of trying to achieve my peak levels of fitness in 3 different sports simultaneously. I have competed in races of all distances from sprint to ironman and have enjoyed seeing my performances improve year after year.

Away from triathlon, I manage to squeeze in a full time job as a lecturer in sports science and exercise and fitness. My expertise in this area combined with my passion for triathlon has enabled me successfully develop training programmes for triathletes that are specifically designed with their goals in mind.

If an athlete is to get the best out their training, the duration, intensity and type of session need to be appropriate to the type of race they are training for, and where the athlete is with their training cycle. The programme needs to be focussed on the athlete achieving their peak levels of fitness in all three sports in time for the main race(s) of the season. Of course swimming, cycling and running are the key elements of a triathletes training programme, but often neglected are exercises to improve core stability, flexibility and strength which are essential to maximise performance and reduce the risks of injury.
For further information or advice please email me james@triathloncoaching.uk.com