I am excited to embark in the triathlon / endurance sport coaching journey! have a few slots open for athletes looking to develop their potential and embrace the process!
As a professional athlete, I focus on my own development as an athlete and as a person. I am constantly looking for opportunities to challenge myself and learn from my training, from my training partners while at tri camps, from my racing, and from the journey that the pro triathlon life brings. There is always something I can work on and improve.
As a coach, I look forward to sharing my experience and knowledge of the sport to help you achieve your goals. But I also look forward to working with you and learning from you as there's so much to learn from individuals! I rely on on the below "pillars of success" for a healthy, successful coach-athlete relationship:
As a professional athlete, I focus on my own development as an athlete and as a person. I am constantly looking for opportunities to challenge myself and learn from my training, from my training partners while at tri camps, from my racing, and from the journey that the pro triathlon life brings. There is always something I can work on and improve.
As a coach, I look forward to sharing my experience and knowledge of the sport to help you achieve your goals. But I also look forward to working with you and learning from you as there's so much to learn from individuals! I rely on on the below "pillars of success" for a healthy, successful coach-athlete relationship:
Be committed to the process
This does not mean quit your job to focus on triathlon, of course. It takes time to see progress, and it is individualized. Some may see improvement right away, while others may need more adaptation, but what will make the difference in the long run is your commitment to the process. |
Communication is key
“Language brings with it an identity and a culture, or at least the perception of it. A shared language says "We're the same." A language barrier says "We're different." Trevor Noah, Born a crime: Stories from a South African childhood. Though the context is different, the idea remains the same. A good communication is key to progress. If done in a respectful manner we will have a healthy and enjoyable coach-athlete relationship. |
Be hungry, but be humble
The beauty of the endurance sport journey is that there's always something to work on. As a coach, I hope you will learn from me, as I know I will learn from you. We improve by empowering and lifting each other up, and by celebrating our successes. We will build confidence, get hungrier, and we will strive to remain humble. |
Process
We'll talk about your sporting background, your experience with triathlon, your goals, your work/life balance, and expectations you would have of me!
Following our conversation, we'll set you up in TrainingPeaks, discuss daily/weekly/bi-monthly commitment to your training, and will get you going.
We'll do some swimming, biking, and running tests to have a reference point and will adjust your training from there.
If you have a race in mind, great! If not, we'll discuss to see if racing is something you are interested in, and if so, which race we could get you ready for! Throughout our partnership, we'll discuss how training goes, discuss any stressors that may limit your training (so we can train smart!), discuss things you would like to tweak/try, and refine your goals as your (fitness) needle shifts. From time to time, it is easy to get a tunnel vision and focus on the short term. As your coach, I will make sure to remind you of your long term goals and your "WHY."
We'll talk about your sporting background, your experience with triathlon, your goals, your work/life balance, and expectations you would have of me!
Following our conversation, we'll set you up in TrainingPeaks, discuss daily/weekly/bi-monthly commitment to your training, and will get you going.
We'll do some swimming, biking, and running tests to have a reference point and will adjust your training from there.
If you have a race in mind, great! If not, we'll discuss to see if racing is something you are interested in, and if so, which race we could get you ready for! Throughout our partnership, we'll discuss how training goes, discuss any stressors that may limit your training (so we can train smart!), discuss things you would like to tweak/try, and refine your goals as your (fitness) needle shifts. From time to time, it is easy to get a tunnel vision and focus on the short term. As your coach, I will make sure to remind you of your long term goals and your "WHY."
Coaching Fees
Basic Plan - $200 Per Month |
Premium Plan - $269 Per Month |
Monthly plan set up in TrainingPeaks Premium (premium account included) |
2-3 week Plan set up in advance in TrainingPeaks Premium depending on athlete's needs (premium account included) |
2 emails per month, 1 phone call a month Feedback through trainingPeaks |
Multiple emails, texts, 2 phone calls a month Session Feedback through TrainingPeaks |
Monthly Training File Review |
Weekly Training File Review |
Weekly virtual ride sessions through Trainerroad software (application not included) |
Weekly virtual ride session through Trainerroad software (application included)* |
Value |
2 one on 1 session a month for athletes in the San Diego area |
4-month commitment |
4-month commitment |
Onboarding: $100
One time non-refundable onboarding fee where you will be set up with a premium TrainingPeaks account. We will review your goals, objectives, discuss potential events, and determine a high level training plan
Additional Perks
Coaching cancellation
Things happen. Life, family, work are more important than triathlon, or you simply may want to experience a different approach with another coach. After your 4-month commitment is complete, I simply ask for a 30 day notice. You will still be coached as usual, but that will allow us to adjust your training accordingly for that period, winding it down, or simply coordinating and working with your next coach to ensure a seamless transition
One time non-refundable onboarding fee where you will be set up with a premium TrainingPeaks account. We will review your goals, objectives, discuss potential events, and determine a high level training plan
Additional Perks
- Coaching in English or French
- Discounts for my athletes joining one of my San Diego Tri Camps
- Monthly fee for the month of February 2021 will be waived for athletes joining the February camp
- We'll use this great opportunity to get to know each other better, discuss your training, fueling, review equipment choices, do swim technique video analyses (pool and open water), discuss next few weeks/months of training, and more
- Athletes will need to have been with me for 3 months leading up to the camp to benefit from this perk
- 1 free pool swim-technique video analysis (reg. price: $50 per analysis): If you are in San Diego County we'll set up some time to do one pool session where we'll record your swim. We'll get you in the pool and will dissect your stroke to identify areas that require more attention. If you are not in SD county, someone can record your swim and we'll look at the footage together
- Open water swim technique video analysis ($50 for my athletes - Reg. price: $90 per session): for athletes in San Diego County, we'll set up time to get you in the water and record your stroke under and above water and compare it with your pool technique
- 20% off Ventum bikes
- 25% off Kiwami products (for US & Canada athletes only)
- Trainerroad application: free for premium members (members subscribe to the yearly membership and will receive a credit on their 3rd month of coaching with me!)
Coaching cancellation
Things happen. Life, family, work are more important than triathlon, or you simply may want to experience a different approach with another coach. After your 4-month commitment is complete, I simply ask for a 30 day notice. You will still be coached as usual, but that will allow us to adjust your training accordingly for that period, winding it down, or simply coordinating and working with your next coach to ensure a seamless transition
For all inquiries, please feel free to email me at portmannk@gmail.com
