USA Triathlon has announced a line-up of US and international multisport experts who will present at the Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium, set for October 26-27 in Tempe, Arizona. Alex Hutchinson, a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, will present the keynote speech.
The biannual event is positioned as a ‘unique and robust educational opportunity for triathlon coaches to network and learn from leaders across the industry’. This year’s event will be held at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, and USA Triathlon-Certified Coaches can earn 15 USA Triathlon CEUs for attending the entire conference.
The cost is US$595 for USA Triathlon-Certified Coaches, US$625 for USA Triathlon annual members and US$655 for the general public. Registration is now open.
Alex Hutchinson writes about the science of endurance sports for Outside magazine, Runner’s World and other leading publications. He is the author of New York Times bestseller ‘ENDURE: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance’, which examines the science behind athletic endurance, perceived physical barriers and their connection to the brain.
Before becoming a journalist, Hutchinson worked as a postdoctoral physicist and competed for the Canadian National Team in track and field, cross-country and mountain running. He was one of only two reporters granted access to Nike’s top-secret training project that attempted to break the two-hour marathon barrier. He currently lives in Toronto and remains an avid runner.
Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO, will also present a State of the Sport address and lead a round-table discussion.
Additional topics for the Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium include fuelling and performance, strength and conditioning, mental training, using data effectively, navigating scientific studies and more. Attendees will receive updates from USA Triathlon on key program areas, including the NCAA Emerging Sport for Women program and USA Paratriathlon’s road to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. In addition, participants will hear presentations from the US Center for SafeSport and the US Anti-Doping Agency.
Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium
Oct. 26-27 | Tempe, Arizona
Keynote Speaker: Alex Hutchinson, Award-winning science journalist and author
Additional presenters
Jeffrey Capobianco, USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Breakthrough Performance Coaching
Todd Carver, Retül
Bruckner Chase, Ocean Advocate and Waterman
Rob Child, Chief Scientific Officer, Science in Sport
Amanda Duke Boulet, USA Triathlon Paratriathlon Program Senior Manager
Brian Grasky, USA Triathlon Level III Certified Coach, Grasky Endurance Coaching
Tammy Hanson, Education Manager, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
Michael Harlow, USA Triathlon Level I and Youth & Junior Certified Coach, Endorphin Fitness
Dr Kristin Keim, M.A., Psy.D., CC-AASP
Bobby McGee, USA Triathlon High Performance Advisor, USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Bobby McGee Running
Dr Jon Metz, USA Triathlon Level II and Youth & Junior Certified Coach, President of the College Triathlon Coaches Association, Daemen College Head Women’s Triathlon Coach, TriVault Multisport Coaching
Ian Murray, USA Triathlon Level III Certified Coach, LA Tri Club
Matt Pahnke, Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Kurt Perham, USA Triathlon Level III Certified Coach, PBM Coaching
Dr Carwyn Sharp, USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Chief Science Officer at National Strength and Conditioning Association
Susan Sotir, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach, Breakthrough Performance Coaching
Kris Swarthout, USA Triathlon Level II and Youth & Junior Certified Coach, Final K Sporting Services
Jessica Welk, USA Triathlon High School, Collegiate Club, and Women’s NCAA Coordinator
USA Triathlon serves as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world.
In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a member of the ITU and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
