Club Coaches
The Chattanooga Triathlon Club is fortunate to have several members that are certified Coaches. No two Coaches have the same training philosophy. Like anything else it is best to “shop” around and find what works for you. You will find a list of the Coaches that are actual Club Members. This list is a good starting point in your journey in Triathlon. It is recommended that you contact each one that interest you. Get to know a little more about them. Then decide which Coach fits your needs. The Club does not recommend nor endorse any one Coach. That is strictly up to you.
Lorraine Hurley
EMPOWER Triathlon Training Services
I absolutely love being a coach. I hold certifications from USAT, Ironman and Training Peaks. I have been blessed to race over four continents, from local sprints and Olympics to US Nationals; twenty 70.3’s. with multiple qualifications for the 70.3 World Championships; and six full Ironman races, including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. I have been actively involved with the Chattanooga Triathlon Club since 2009, including many fulfilling years as Youth Director, which challenged me to teach triathlon skills by breaking them down into their components. Empower athletes range from beginners to experienced triathletes and Kona-qualifiers. I limit myself to a smaller number of athletes to have plenty of time to devote to each one. Communication is key! My focus in on the quality of those relationships, not on acquiring a maximal number of athletes on my roster or checks in my bank account. As a lifelong educator by profession, I believe that informed athletes are empowered athletes. Understanding your workouts enables you to trust the process and become more a part of it, internalizing best practices to bring out your greatest potential. I have a large collection of handouts on topics ranging from learning to drink on the bike, to heat acclimation to maximizing power on various grades of elevation. Trust is a crucial part of coaching. We problem-solve together to best suit your desires, values and circumstances. My athletes don’t report to me; I work for them. At Empower, we start with assessments to determine your strengths and areas for improvement as well as your baseline fitness in each area. Your annual training plan and workouts are based on current sport science and tailored to your specific needs: your race schedule and priorities, building up your weaker areas, and accounting for your unique travel, personal and professional commitments.
You know that the sport of triathlon requires you to consistently invest in a tremendous amount of hard work. Let me design the best program for you in particular so that you train smart, train healthy and train effectively. I would be honored to help you transform your dreams into reality!
I can be reached at empowertts@gmail.com.
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Kateryna Moisyeyeva, CK Tri
I am a USAT Certified, TrainingPeaks Certified triathlon coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Sports Nutritionist, former gymnastics coach, and former swim official with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Computer Science.
The sports of running and triathlon saved my life. My athletic pursuit has taught me that anything is possible and it has helped me make decisions that were too frightening to even think of before my IM journey. I understand the link between athletic growth and mental well being. Now I'm paying it forward and offering science-based short and long course triathlon training as well as training in the individual disciplines of swimming, running, and cycling. I provide support, promote accountability, and help develop tools to reach your personal and athletic goals while staying injury-free and having fun for the longest time possible! I understand the need for women-specific coaching that accounts for hormone fluctuations which affect the training, racing, and recovery cycles. I offer a uniquely individualized approach that works in sync with women's bodies to optimize physiological responses and consequently performance.
Some of my personal accomplishments include Ironman World Championships Qualifier, 4-time Boston Marathon Qualifier, 2-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifier, IRONMAN Silver AWA Athlete, a member of Team USA, Standard Distance World Championships Qualifier, multiple times Olympic distance Nationals Qualifier, and multiple podium finisher in various distance races.
Email: CoachKat@cktri.com
Website: https://cktri.com
Phone: (423) 815-9321
Kendrick Gibson
My name is Kendrick Gibson and I have been involved with the Chattanooga Triathlon Club since 2015. I began coaching in 2008 to fill a gap in knowledge about effective training at my university’s triathlon team. I received a Level 1 coaching certification from USA Triathlon in 2008 and have since continued my growth of knowledge as a coach through education and working with top high-performance coaches in the US.
I typically coach athletes one-on-one for triathlon, individual sports of swimming, cycling, running, and any permutation of swim, bike, run, but I have also provided group training plans. I believe that through specific and consistent training, all realistic goals are achievable. I have helped athletes find success from completing their first sprint triathlon, to qualifying for World Championship long course and short course events, and everything in between.
Everyone is busy with family, work obligations, etc, and training needs to fit their schedule. I provide a coaching solution to help athletes get the most out of the amount of time they have to train. Finding this balance increases the chances athletes will stay in the sport long-term and live a healthy lifestyle that is fueled through multisport. I tend to keep my roster of athletes on the smaller side to make sure everyone receives the attention they need. If you are interested in coaching, please feel free to email me!
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