Primary Info

Name

Koa Sports

Nickname

koa-sports

Country

Australia

Coach

Triathlon Coach

Junior Coaching

Yes

Contact Info

About

Details

COACHES

TIM BALLENTINE

 

AS A COACH (教练)

Full Time Endurance Coach

Bbus (Management And Marketing)

Accredited Triathlon Australia Development Coach

Accredited Level 2 Certified Training Peaks Coach

Working With Children Blue Card Holder

 

AS AN ATHLETE

Ironman Pb: 8:51

Marathon Pb: 2:45

Half Marathon Pb: 1:14

5km Pb: 16:01

2 X Kona Finisher (2014 @ 9:40, 2017 @ 9:24)

Qualfied Kona 2021

​5 X Im And 70.3 Champion

70.3 Course Record Holder (Langkawi)

2014 70.3 World Championships

Triathlon Queensland State Champion

 

 

GREG MCDERMOTT

Greg Mcdermott inspires through action.  Constantly challenging his athletes, taking them to places they never thought possible.  He has an uncanny ability to get the best out of people, be it first timers to experienced athletes.  With a strong corporate background, Greg understands the challenge of being an AG athlete whilst balancing it all.  Passionate, caring and much loved by all his athletes.

 

AS A COACH (教练)

Full Time Endurance Coach

Accredited Triathlon Australia Coach

Accredited Level 2 Trainingpeaks Coach

Working With Children Blue Card Holder

 

AS AN ATHLETE

Cycled Solo Around Australia (14,500kms / 78 Days)

Ultraman Australia Finisher (10kms Swim / 421 Cycle / 84kms Run)

4 X Ironman

70.3 World Championships

Mutiple Ironman 70.3

https://www.gregmcdermottcoach.com/

 

 

KENT ROSS

Having spent 12 years racing in Motorsport, Kent made the decision to make use of the drive and determination acquired on the circuits to pursue his Triathlon ambitions.
As his swim, bike, run experiences progressed he discovered how rewarding the triathlon and endurance sports community is – and thus how keen he is to encourage others to get involved and represent themselves in the best possible way. Whether your aim is to compete at Kona, complete your first triathlon or just to improve your general fitness – Kent can be the helping hand enabling you to reach your goals.

 

AS A COACH (教练)

Full Time Endurance Coach

Accredited Triathlon Australia Coach

Diploma In Sports Coaching And Development

Working With Children Blue Card Holder

First Aid and CPR

 

AS AN ATHLETE

​Multiple Ironman And 70.3 Finisher

Marathon PB: 3:01

Half Marathon PB : 1:21

5KM PB: 17:45

Ultra Marathon Finisher

Professional Racing Driver

Go Karts, Formula Vee, Formula BMW, Formula Renault UK, Formula 1 Feeder Series And British GT

https://kentcross.weebly.com/

Services

Services

Koa Sports is a global bespoke coaching and virtual events service spanning over 30 countries worldwide. Our coaches are full time, experienced and qualified to help you achieve your athletic goals.  We are for the competitive beast, weekend warrior, wild dreamer and endurance enthusiast.

 

Be it finishing your first marathon, IRONMAN, 70.3 or Ultra; qualifying for Kona, UTMB or ITU World Championships, our coaches have helped athletes do it all!  An inspiring tribe of athletes realising their true potential across the world led by professional coaches. The journey should be shared, the journey should be guided, and the journey should be FUN!

 

We continually challenge our athletes through new coaching methods and innovation, using technology to maximise performance during preparations and on race day. Using TrainingPeaks, we keep training as simple as the athlete desires, or go as deep as the data will go; the athlete spectrum is wide, and we are here for all.

 

For all weather racing and training the Koa Sports League leads the way in indoor training,  innovation and virtual events. Tthe Koa Sports League offers exclusive verified private racing and workouts, live broadcasts and commentary.​

 

Through the Koa Sports League, training camps, podcasts, social media, YouTube and Strava, athletes are apart of a global tribe working and encouraging each other towards conquering whatever the next challenge might be.​Join the tribe, be the Warrior.

 

 

SNAP SHOT COACHING HISTORY

 

  • Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman podiums
  • Kona and 70.3 WC qualifiers
  • Inaugural Head Coach Triathlon Victoria Tri-Active Program (for first timers)
  • School triathlon squad coach (junior development)
  • Endurance cyclists
  • Duathlon champions
  • Marathon and half marathon first timers
  • Sub 3 hour marathon runners
  • Ultra marathon runners
  • Crit and stage racing cyclists
  • Post natal mums
  • Cross country runners
  • Overland hikers
  • Run squad and swim squad coaching
  • Coached athletes across 30 different countries