PAUL JONES

Paul Jones - F4L Triathlon CoachingProfessional Triathlon Coach, Paul Jones, has been coaching triathletes for twenty years. During that time he has coached athletes to international success.

Paul has coached and trained athletes who have qualified for the Hawaii Ironman, qualified for the 70.3 World Championships, won World Age Group Medals and won European Age Group Medals. Let's not forget to mention the countless Personal achievements by individuals who have got the best out of themselves.

Paul's commitment and dedication to his continual coaching education & development over 20 years to make him an inspirational coach. It is not just the qualifications he has with British Triathlon & Triathlon Australia & Ironman but the continual practical experiences he has gained through real coaching.


Favourite Quote:

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” (Mark Twain)


 

swim sessions

 

As a triathlete, Paul Jones has competed in Triathlon for many years and still competes today, although mainly to keep fit.  Highlights in Triathlon competition have been competing for Great Britain at World and European Age Group Level on several occasions.  Prior to taking up Triathlon Paul competed nationally in swimming with swimming personal bests of 56.26 for 100m Freestyle, 1:58.91 for 200m Freestyle and 4:03 for 400m Freestyle.

He is a British Triathlon Level 3 High Performing Coach. Using an individualised method of programming, Paul Jones will personally oversee each triathlon training program, which in turn will be based around key events and peaks to ensure optimum performance for the athlete at the right time.

“Triathlon is a passion, a lifestyle but every individual is different.  What works for one athlete really won’t work for another.  Triathlon Coaching is a relationship – it has to go two ways, there has to be communication, the athlete has to feedback.”

 


 

Coaching qualifications:

  • British Triathlon Level 3 High Performing Coach
  • Triathlon Australia Performance Coach
  • Ironman Certified Coach
  • Certified Biomechanics Coach (Level 2)
  • Sports Coach UK – Equity in your coaching, Protecting Children, Mentoring Sports Coaches
  • Running Sports – A club for all, Volunteer Management
  • SAQ Qualified Instructor
  • NVQ L2 in Exercise and Fitness
  • Amateur Swimming Association Club Coach Award

Coaching and relevant experience:

  • Head Coach of F4L Triathlon Coaching
  • Head Coach of Phoenix Triathlon Club (Western Australia)
  • Head Coach of F4L Triathlon Team (Western Australia)
  • Coached extensively for Alnwick District Triathlon Club (UK)
  • Lead coach at Tweed Tri Club (UK)
  • Swim analysis for NE31 Tri Club (UK)
  • Has worked full time as a professional triathlon coach since 2009

 

COACHED ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Qualifiers for Hawaii Ironman
  • Qualifiers for World 70.3 Championships
  • GB World Age Group Team Members
  • Australian World Age Group Team Members
  • Telstra Series overall podiums
  • European Standard Distance Age Group Champion
  • European Sprint Distance Age Group Medallists
  • World Age Group Duathlon Championship Qualifiers