Coaches

 

Coaches David Williams Monette Williams Alysia Lovgren Suzie Hosman Steven Pohnert

David Williams - USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach
                           USA Cycling Certified Coach

                           ACSM Health Fitness Specialist

Academic Background: 
                                   B.S. - Chemistry and Mathematics
                                            Fairmont State College
                                            USA Today Academic All-American

                                   M.A. - Exercise Physiology from UNC
                                   MBA - University of North Carolina
Coaching/Work experience:
                                  Owner of Triangle Multisport since 2000 
                                  USAT elite aprenticeship participant (2x)- Ast. coach ITU World Cup in Tongyeong, South Korea

                                  Head coach of NC Masters swim team 2000-2005
                                  Operates many camps and clinics throughout the year
                                  Personal Trainer at the UNC Wellness Center 2002-2006
                                  Swim Specialist writer for Endurance Magazine

Coaching successes:  
                                  Along with coaching numerous novice triathletes and athletes of all skills and
                                       ages, Dave has coached:

                                  Five national champion open water swims
                                  Numerous national champion triathletes
                                  A national champion duathlete
                                  A multi-time national champion masters swimmer
                                  Several USAT #1 ranked triathletes
                                  Numerous Professional athletes from ITU to Ironman concentrations
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Athletic background:  
                                  Member of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011  Team USA 
                                       at the Olympic DistanceTriathlon World Championships
                                  Best of the US competitor 
                                  Qualified for and competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship
                                  Former sprint triathlon national champion
                                  Inside Triathlon All-American
                                  Two-time Pennsylvania YMCA state champion age-group
                                       swimmer
                                  Collegiate All-American swimmer
                                  2x Scholar-athlete of the year, and conference Scholar-athlete of the year
                                  Former chair of the Olympic sports national subcommittee for NCAA student-athlete advisory committee

 

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Suzie Hosman - USA Triathlon Certified Coach, US Cycling Club Certified Coach, 
                         
US Cycling Licensed Official

Academic Background:
                                   B.S. - Hotel and Restaurant Administration
    
                                         Florida State University, 1984
                                   Certified Massage Therapist
                                             Alabama School of Massage Therapy, 1991
                                   University Management Development Program
                                             University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002
                                   AAIM-Merck Executive Leadership Program
                                             The Crimson Group, 2004
Coaching/Work experience:    
                                  Currently employed part-time at UNC-Chapel Hill.
                                  Licensed Massage Therapist, 1991-2000
                                  Former owner Magic City Tri Shop, 1987-1991
                                  Member of Team Magic (multisport race management) since 1987
Coaching successes:
                                 
Athletes include USCF Cyclists, Duathletes and Triathletes (Sprint to Ironman Distance)
                                  Ride leader for Beginner Cyclists:  helping riders develop bike                
                                             handling skills, group riding techniques and fitness on the bike.
Athletic Background:
                                 
Competitive triathlete since 1985 (sprint distance to Ironman)
                                  Vulcan Marathon, 1989.  Disney Marathon, 1999.
                                  Category 3 road cyclist and cyclocrosser.
                                  1st NCTS Elite Female Master’s, 2003, 2005
                                  Ironman Florida, 2003

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Monette Williams - USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach

Academic Background:  
                                     B.S. - Health studies with a minor in Chemistry
                                              Fairmont State College

Coaching/Work experience:  
                                    Co-owner of Triangle Multisport
                                    Endurance Coordinator and Personal Trainer at the UNC Wellness Center
                                    Manager of Fleet Feet Carrboro 2004-2006
                                    Diet Technician - Duke Diet & Fitness Center 2002-2004
                                    Coached many camps and clinics such as women's 
                                          running groups, tri-moms, and novice triathlon clinics!

Coaching successes: 
                                  Has helped many first-time and novice athletes compete and finish running,
                                  swimming, and triathlon competitions as well as many meet their competitive
                                  and lifestyle goals!  Monette also works a lot with specific groups such as women and kids.

Athletic Background:  
                                    Collegiate All-American Swimmer
                                    #1 seed on College Tennis team
                                    #2 seed on College Golf team
                                    USAT HM All-American
                                    #1 overall in the 25-29 age-group in the very competitive 
                                         NC triathlon Series
                                    Competes well in all distances from sprint to Ironman. 

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Steven Pohnert - USA Triathlon Certified Coach

Academic Background:
                                  B.S. Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University
                                  Ph.D. Biochemistry, East Carolina University

Coaching/Work experience:
                                  USAT certified Triathlon Coach
                                  Coach for Triangle Multisport – coach individual clients as well as camps and clinics       
                                  
Currently Research Associate, Duke University

                                  Head Swim Coach, Kinston Swim Club 3 years
                                  American Swim Coaches Association Level 1 coach

Coaching Success:
                                  2005 NCTS Age Group winner
                                  Coached athletes from sprint to ironman distance

Athletic Background:
                                  All-American swimmer, NCAA
                                  Competitive triathlete since 1985
                                  Overall Winner 2002 Lake Kristi Triathlon
                                  Finisher 10+ marathons
                                  Finisher First Duke Bluedevil

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Alysia Kern Lovgren      

            Certified USA Triathlon Coach
            Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Academic Background:

            Ph.D. Genetics and Molecular Biology, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
            B.S. Biology, University of North Florida 

Coaching/Work Experience:

            Coaches triathlon clinics
            Coaches the TMS/SFS youth team
            Duke University Personal Trainer       2009-current
            Duke University Research Associate in the Pulmonary Dept.  2007-2010   
            Coached youth volleyball camps 1996-2001

Coaching Successes

            Athletes include beginner and competitive age-group triathletes
            Coached a first-time runner (and muscle-bound weightlifter) to a successful
               completion of the Krispy Kreme C
hallenge (4 miles/dozen donuts under an hour)

Athletic Background

            USA Triathlon All-American in 2008 and Honorable Mention other years
            Member of Team USA at Olympic Distance World Championships in 2008
            Won age group at St. Anthony’s Triathlon in 2007
            Won age group at Patriots Half in 2009
            Numerous Overall Top 3 finishes in NCTS and FS races
            University of North Florida Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2000 and 2001
            NCAA Women’s Volleyball – Academic All-American and 3x All-Region
           
Competitive swimmer since age 6 with podium finishes at State in butterfly and IM

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