Coaches

David Williams

Suzie Hosman

Monette Williams

Steven Pohnert

Bill Holmes

Jen Parks

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

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 (expected May 2008)
Coaching/Work experience:
                                  Started Triangle Multisport in 2000
                                  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:
                                  5 national champion open water swims
                                  A national champion triathlete
                                  A national champion duathlete
                                  A multi-time national champion masters swimmer
                                  A two-time USAT #1 ranked triathlete.
Athletic background:  
                                 Two-time Pennsylvania YMCA state champion age-group
                                       swimmer
                                 Collegiate All-American swimmer
                                 Inside Triathlon All-American
                                 Member of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Team USA at the Triathlon World
                                       Championships
                                 Qualified for and competed in the 2003 25th anniversary  
                                       Hawaii Ironman World Championship
                                 Former sprint triathlon national champion

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.
                                  1^st NCTS Elite Female Master’s, 2003, 2005
                                  Ironman Florida, 2003

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
                                    Manager of Fleet Feet Carrboro
                                    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!
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 2003
                                         NC triathlon Series
                                    Competes well in all distances from sprint to Ironman. 

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 

Bill Holmes- Adventure Racing Coach

Academic Background

                                      B.S. - Industrial Management

                                      Georgia Institute of Technology-1991

Coaching/Work Experience

                                      U.S. Marine 1991-Present

                                      Jungle Survival School-Panama

                                      Alpine Mountain Leaders Course-Washington and Alaska

                                      S.E.R.E. Trained (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape)

                                      Land and Sea Survival Training

                                      Certified Sea and Whitewater Kayaker

                                      Certified First Aid and CPR

                                      Certified Mountaineer

                                      Team Captain and Navigator-U.S. Marine Adventure Racing Team

Coaching Successes

                                      Has coached numerous first time adventure racers to successful finishes at races as short as 12 hours to as long as 4 days.  Most common technique is to join beginner teams and run the course along with them, allowing them to make most of the decision while providing advice where necessary.

                                      Provided remedial Land Navigation training to Marines in the Basic Officer Course in Quantico, VA.

                                      Has taught numerous Land Navigation clinics and designed Orienteering courses. 

Athletic Background

                                      Adventure Racing since 1999; events as long as 500 miles/10-days

                                      Rock climbing/Alpine Mountaineering since 1997 with notable climbs in Alaska, The North Cascades and California

                                      Numerous triathlons and marathons

Jen Parks - USA Triathlon Certified Coach

Education:    BA in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,

December 2005

Minor in Mathematical Decision Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,                    
December 2005

Athletic

Experience:   2-Time Ironman Triathlon Finisher, 8 years of Triathlon Experience

Ironman Triathlon World Championships Qualifier and Finisher in 2004 : Kona, HI

Triple Bypass Finisher, Evergreen, CO, 2005

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Triathlon Team

Ø        Vice-President, 2004-2005

Varsity Swimmer, Mary Washington University, 2001-2002

Ø        Capital Conference Champions, 2002

Ø        Franklin and Marshall Invitational Champions, 2001

Year Round Swimmer for Greensboro Community YMCA, 1998-2001

Ø        National Qualifier for Individual Events and Relays, 2000-2001

Ø        Most Outstanding Senior Award, 2001

Ø        Most Dedicated, 2000-2001

Asheboro High School Swim Team 1997-2001

Ø        Most Valuable Swimmer 1998-2001

Ø        Team Captain 2000-2001

Experience:       Meredith College Human Performance Lab Coordinator, 2006-current

Internship at The Center for Altitude Training and Performance, 2005

Ø        Triathlon Coaching

Ø        Nutrition Coaching and Consultations

Ø        Exercise Physiology Testing

Ski Instructor at Coble Ski School, 2004

Ø        Ski Instructor for children and adults from beginners to experts

Ø        Camp Counselor for children

Head Coach of Lawndale Swim Club, 2001-2003

Ø        Swim Coach for swimmers 5-18 years old

Ø        Coordinated daily practices

Ø        Coached weekly swim meet

Ø        Lead weekly team building activities