Some of the best coaches in the area are CTC members--and you have access to all of them.
These experienced coaches help lead CTC training sessions, but if you want one of these coaches to help you create a personalized training & racing plan, contact them for more info:
Coach Diane Calloway-- TriDi Multisport Training
As a child, I grew up running. Through my passion for running, I earned athletic scholarships to college
and obtained both a bachelor and a master of science degree. After college, my career path lead me
to Florida International University working as an adjunct professor in the Social Work/Psychology
training and development department in conjunction with the State of Florida Department of Children
and Family services.
While working full time, I continued racing 5k, 10k, half marathons, and marathons. In 1989, I began
competing in duathlons and shortly after triathlons. Throughout my 30 years of multisport racing, I
competed in ultra triathlons, ultramarathons, ironman, half ironman, olympic and sprint distance
triathlon/duathlon/aqua bike events.
For 7 years, I volunteered with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (Team In Training) South Florida
chapter. While raising money for blood cancers, I was the lead coach for several marathon, duathlon
and triathlon teams.
After retiring from Florida International University in 2011, I pursued my love of coaching and desire to
help others in multifaceted areas of sports and established TRiDi Multisport Training, LLC.
TRiDi Multisport Training provides a very wide range of services to all levels of ability for adults and
youth. Group training sessions, one-on-one coaching, and individualized training plans that focus on
personal goals and skill levels are just some examples of services provided.
Having a balanced lifestyle is key in everything we do. It is an acquired skill and this is one of the most
important things as a coach, athlete and human being I focus on. I believe as long as you apply yourself,
work hard, have the desire, drive, discipline, and determination you can accomplish whatever it is you
set out to achieve…not only in sport, but also in life.
Certifications:
- USAT Level 1 Certified Coach
- USAT Youth Level 1 Certified Coach
- International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) Certified Triathlon Coach
- Dave Scott Triathlon Training Certified Coach
- Jack Daniels Running Coach Certification
- USA Track and Field Coaching Certification
- National Exercise Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- SafeSport Certified
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Some Races/Accomplishments:
- TEAM USA ITU World Triathlon Grand Final World Championship Lausanne, Switzerland 2019
- Ironman World Championship Kona Qualifier/Finisher 2012
- Boston Marathon Qualifier/Finisher 2016, 2012
- 8 x Ironman 140.6 Finisher
o IM Florida 2021, 2018, 2015, 2011, 2008
o IM Lake Placid 2016
o IM World Championship Kona 2012
o IM St. George 2010 - 4 x Ironman 70.3 World Championship Finisher
o St. George 70.3 Worlds 2021
o Las Vegas 70.3 Worlds 2011
o Foster Grant 70.3 Worlds 2010
o Foster Grant 70.3 Worlds 2009 - 15 x 70.3 Ironman Finisher
Including locations such as St George, Gulf Coast, North Carolina, California, Maryland, Boulder,
Hawaii, Augusta, Las Vegas, Buffalo Springs, Clearwater
Some Recognitions:
- Ironman All World Athlete (Bronze Top 10%) 2021, 2019, 2018
- Ironman All World Athlete (Silver Top 5%) 2017, 2016, 2015
- USA Triathlon All American 2019, 2016, 2014
- USA Triathlon All American/Honorable Mention 2005-2013
- USA Duathlon All American 2005, 2006
- Ameriprise Financial Triathlon and Duathlon Series Champion 2006
For more information about Diane Calloway and TRiDi Multisport Training go to:
Website:
www.triditraining.com
Contact:
[email protected]
Coach Tamara Kozulina -- CTS Coaching
After a long career as a competitive athlete and with a degree from the University of Science of Physical Culture and Sport in Ukraine. I started to coach athletes and helped them to get ready and be at their best for multiple races.
Some Of The Races/Events I’ve Participated In Or Coached:
- Silver medalist of ITU Duathlon World Championship
- Age group Winner of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.
- Top 5 in category PRO Ironman Copenhagen
- Age group winner Challenge Daytona 70.3
- Ironman 70.3 Augusta
- Ironman New Zealand
- Ironman Nice
- Ironman Cozumel
- Ironman 70.3 Haincity
- St. Anthony’s Triathlon
- Gasparilla Half marathon
Website: https://trainright.com/coaches/tamara-kozulina/
Email: [email protected]
Coach Scott Mairose -- Lake Gators Swim Club
I developed my love of swimming at a young age and started swimming competitively at the age of 4. I started swimming year-round my freshman year of high school and held National Records in the 15-16 and 17-18 age groups while swimming for Swim Atlanta. I went on to swim for the University of Georgia until a shoulder injury sidelined my ability to swim competitively or for fitness for over 25 years. I always felt I left something unfinished with swimming but dislocating both shoulders monthly for 25 years while sleeping, reaching for the remote, or moving the wrong way put a damper on my dreams, until now.
I spent those 25 years searching internally. While many focus on the mechanics and stats, I focused on the mind. I created and taught training programs on how to live a happy and healthy life, how to overcome fear and stress, and conquering the mental side of golf. I achieved a brown belt in Shaolin Kung-fu, learned 10 different forms of Tai Chi and Chi Gong, and read everything I could on how to heal myself and break mental barriers. I healed my shoulders without surgery, moved to Clermont and found US Masters Swimming and the Clermont Triathlon Club. My dreams finally started to come to fruition.
I firmly believe our mind is the most powerful tool we have. We measure everything about our workouts, but we don’t measure the most impactful thing: our thoughts. The difference between an Olympic level athlete and the rest of us is not how hard they train or their natural talent, but what they say to themselves, what they believe while training and all day long. I know because I was on the wrong side of that equation and watched my training partners go on to win gold.
I am a level 2 US Masters Certified Coach and Adult Learn to Swim Instructor, but more importantly, I am passionate about helping others better themselves.
Website: https://www.lakegators.com/#/
Contact: [email protected]
Coach Robin Sandos -- VIP Tri-Training
Whether you have a goal to do your first or tenth + sprint, Olympic, half ironman, or full ironman event, VIP Tri-Training will work with you to design a customized training plan to help you reach and conquer your goals.
Robin L. Sandos is the owner and head coach of VIP Tri-Training. She has been a multi-sport coach for the past 11 years. Robin was a professional triathlete from 2012 to 2015 and has been racing in the sport of triathlon for over 30 years. She has raced in sprint, Olympic, half ironman’s and full ironman events including nationals and ITU World Championship events. She has been awarded both the USA ALL AMERICAN Triathlete and USA ALL AMERICAN Masters Swimmer recognition for her success in these fields.
Education & Achievements:
- USMS LEVEL 1 COACH CERTIFICATION
- Keiser University 2019 – present
- Exercise Sports Science Mgmt - 3.95 GPA
- USA All American Aquabike athlete & All-American Triathlete in 2018
- ITU Long Distance Aquabike World Champion in age group in 2018
- USA All American Triathlete & All-American Swimmer 2011, 2014, 2015, & 2016
- USAT Professional Triathlete • 2012 - 2015
- Raced in sprint, olympic, half ironman and full ironman events. Podiumed in many races.
- USAT Elite Age Group Athlete 2016 – 2018
- 4th Place over all the females in the USAT Long Distance Triathlon National Championships in Nov. 2016
- 4th Place over all the females in the ITU World Long Distance Aquabike Championships in Aug. 2017
- Junior Elite Triathlete and Duathlete • 1992-1998
Competed in Ironkids triathlons, sprint triathlons, olympic triathlons, national and regional duathlon and triathlon championships and ITU World Duathlon Championships, accepted to and attended the USAT Junior Olympic Triathlon Training Camp in Roswell, NM at the age of 14.
Website: www.VIPTriTraining.com
Email: [email protected]
Coach Sharon Gallant -- I Defy Coaching
Supporting women in their desire to dream, live and tri boldly.
I am a driver of change, advocate, champion of women and girls, athlete, coach, dream pursuer and supporter and doer of epic things.
I started I Defy to create a space dedicated to helping women achieve their athletic goals. I want my clients to achieve the moment of realization that they just did the thing they were not entirely sure they could do; and I want them to achieve this moment over and over again as they dream bigger and reach for more.
As an endurance athlete I understand what it means to dream big and how to turn those big dreams into reality. I understand the immense mental and physical commitment required to pursue race goals and the struggle to find the ever elusive work-life balance. I know what it feels like to experience disappointment in a training session or race and I also know the euphoria of approaching the finish line having just successfully executed my race plan. My racing experience includes 9 Ironman finishes, including the World Championships in Hawaii, with 4 Ironman finishes under 10:30 and 8 under 11:00, over 50 half and full distance events with numerous overall and age group victories, multiple sub 3:10 marathon and sub 1:28 half marathon finishes. To be continued….
I have been coaching formally and informally for more than 20 years. My coaching experience includes working with physically impaired track and field youth with the Burlington Disabled Sports Association, working with cross country running athletes at Brock University, working with 100+ female coaches as the founder of Fit Active Beautiful Foundation, passionately sharing my knowledge and experience as a speaker with numerous community groups and starting I defy as a USAT Level 1 certified coach.
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://idefycoaching.com
Coach Cindi Wood -- Lake Gators Swim Club
Swimming changed my entire life. I became a class 3 Certified coach--soon to be Class 4. I swam with Olympians and won top 10 swim relay team! I competed in the Pan American games and many other competitions. I still wanted more. I want everyone to dip their toes into the water. I want every adult who’s afraid of the water to challenge themselves, believe in themselves.. And trust what you can do. With a team anything is possible. I want people to love the water as much as I do. This passion led to the formation of a not-for-profit swim club--Lake Gators Swim Club.
Website: www.lakegators.com
Coach Betsy Langan
I discovered the transformational power of fitness later in life, when running became a substitute after-work stress-management activity after I quit drinking alcohol in 2009. Soon I was hooked on the sport, and completed 4 marathons within my first couple of years running. Cycling, swimming and strength training followed shortly thereafter.
The multisport community introduced me not only to physical well-being, but to a way of life that includes dedication, commitment and balance. It connected me to others who are goal-oriented and strive to be their best.
In over a decade in sport, I have completed over 50 USA Triathlon-sanctioned events, and countless single-sport races including century rides, 1 and 2-mile open water swims, 5ks to 26.2 mile runs. I am a 3 time full-distance IRONMAN finisher, twice finishing in the top 10% of my Age Group.
As a USAT Level 1 Coach, I specialize in working with newcomers, women and masters’ athletes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I value the mental and emotional benefits of fitness, and I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach in sport. I work together with my athletes to develop a training plan that fosters athletic growth, while honoring important life commitments such as work and family.
Contact: [email protected]
Coach Gabrielle Suver -- FR Racing
I am an assistant coach with FR Racing and work with Rebecca Marsh where I specialize in analyses services to help correct and improve running and swimming form. I come from a collegiate running background, raced bikes collegiately, swam as cross training during college, and currently focus on racing triathlon and duathlon. I was also able to swim on a recreational swim team for a little while after college, became a USA Swimming certified Coach, coached a club youth swim team for the city of Mt Dora for about 3 years, have coached high school track & cross country, and worked at the YMCA for 8 years (as a wellness coach, lifeguard, tri coach, group ex instructor, etc). I have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, am a USA Triathlon level 1 certified Coach, AFAA Personal Trainer & Group Exercise certified, and ASEP Track & Field Coach.
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2 x Ironman 70.3 Gold All World Athlete: ranked #10 in USA & 37th internationally 2019
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USAT All-American
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Ranked #1 in USA for Duathlon AG25-29 in 2019 & qualified for elite license
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Professional Duathlete 2019-current
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1st OA Female Champion for the USA Triathlon Long Course Florida Regional Championships 70.3 2017
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3 x Florida Time Trial State Champion (cat 4 & age group)
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2 x Ironman 70.3 World championships finisher
Contact: [email protected]
Website: frracing.net
Coach Steven Perezluha --Cycling Coach
My mission is to help you accomplish whatever it is you want in cycling or fitness. Your goal is my goal. No matter what level you are at, if you want to improve, I want it just as bad! I coach all disciplines of cycling and triathletes and always focus on the aspect of improving an athlete from where they are at in the present moment. Whether that is making a comeback from an injury or going for all time record achievements, I will facilitate in making one the best possible athlete. My philosophy is to never hold back on a goal or dream knowing one day the opportunity one has right now, might not be there.
Perezluha Coaching offers 100% customized training plans designed to improve:
Physical Performance:
- Overall strength, all-around power, and FTP
- Time trial pacing and speed
- Max speed and max power
- Hill climbing and efficiency
Racing, Skills, and Peak Performance:
- Progress and development in racing categories
- Specific race preparation and detailed race plans
- Win races as an individual or teammate
- Learn essential bike handling and race tactics
- Peak for important races, events, and National Championships
- Peak time trial times in any distance from 1KM to 112 miles, to Race Across America (3000 miles)
Coach Perezluha also runs a central Florida time trial series and host cycling camps as well. Visit: https://stevenperezluha.com/events/
Steven’s Racing Accomplishments:
Time Trial Records:
- 7-mile (Orlando Airport Course Record)- 12:46/32.6mph (6/9/15)
- 22 mile (Fort Desoto Road Bike Course Record)- 19:02/29.1mph (5/10/18)
- 30-kilometer national time trial- 37:34/29.6mph (6/21/12)
- 40-kilometer (under 23 FL record)- 52:09/28.6mph (10/7/12)
- 100-mile time trial record- 3:34/28.0mph (JHOP Century 11/30/13-Gran Fondo Brevard 2/27/13)
- 24-hour time trial (under 20 Sebring Record)-462 Miles (2/19/11)
Contact: [email protected]
Website: StevenPerezluha.com
Coach Jeff Schmelz -- Jeff Schmelz Fitness - Personal Training & Coaching
Jeff grew up on the east coast in an athletic family—both of his parents were swimming coaches—and he became actively involved in exercise and athletics. Due to a series of injuries, Jeff became interested in alternative ways to train/work out that allowed him to be as fit as possible with the least risk of injury.
Like so many people, Jeff had trouble maintaining his exercise and healthy eating during his college years, and he gained a great deal of weight. When he completed his degree in Biology at Virginia Tech in May 1993, he weighed more than 350 pounds. Severely frustrated and depressed, Jeff moved to Chicago to attend graduate school. With the help of members of the faculty and staff at Chicago State University, he simultaneously lost more than 100 pounds and earned a masters degree in Applied Physiology. And with the weight loss, Jeff regained his energy, eliminated his joint pain, and eliminated all of the medications he had been taking.
Jeff says, “While I was getting fit, I learned that it is not always how hard you work, but how smart you work that makes a difference! Today, I am currently 200 pounds and am more active in athletics than ever before. I have run several marathons, bicycled across the country, completed numerous triathlons, and even finished a couple of adventure challenges. I still have days where my body feels a bit worse for wear, but all in all I feel better now than I have at any point in my life and my goal is to teach others to feel that way too."
Accomplishments:
Challenge Cedar Point - 2015
Ironman Wisconsin - 2013
Ironman Cozumel - 2011
Rev3 Cedar Point Full - 2010
Marathon Finisher: 36 times
Biked Across the Country – 1998, 2000
Services Offered – Personal Training, Run Coaching, Tri Coaching
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CoachJDS
Coach Jeremy Arguelles
I graduated from UCF in the Sports and Exercise Science Program on May 3, 2013.– 3.8 GPA
I am currently an Exercise Physiologist for ADVENT HEALTH CARDIAC REHAB.
My specialty is aerobic/ cardiovascular performance/ endurance. I have a terrific base of knowledge in cardiovascular/ muscular fitness and personal training
I was employed at the National Training Center as an Exercise Specialist for 8 years.
I graduated from Liberty University Online- Masters in Exercise Science
For my internship, I trained and assisted the ADIDAS PROFESSIONAL TRACK for 4 months. I set up equipment for them, warmed up and ran with them, observed proper running form, proper warm up and cool down, I learned Olympic style lifting, CrossFit type training.
I was in the Army National Guard for 6 years, plus 2 years on inactive reserve status. I was part of an infantry brigade.
I have TRX Certification, Schwinn Cycling certification, USA Triathlon Level 1 coach, USA Track and Field Level 1 coach
I currently hold an ELITE DUATHLETE License through USA Triathlon
Coach Hemant Hariprashad
“Staying motivated and surrounding myself with positive energy is how I enjoy doing what I love!”
Coach Hemant is a certified RRCA and USAT Track and Field Level 1 Coach. He coached the “Couch to 5k” program at NTC for many years. Hemant has raced over 20 marathons, numerous half marathons , 5ks and 10ks. He has also completed three 50ks and one 50-miler. He has a passion for coaching, especially helping a non-runner to complete their first race. "It's priceless!" says Hemant.
