About

 John Innes

A Level 2 World Triathlon/Sport Ireland Certified Coach, by day I work as an engineer and in addition to developing my coaching qualifications following a life-changing bike accident in 2018, I also hold the following qualifications...
  • Open-water Swim Coach
  • Sports Nutritionist 
  • Strength Conditioning Consultant (ISMA) 
  • Sports Massage
  • Training Peaks Lev 2 Accredited Coach
  • A founder member of South Coast Triathlon Club, Coach and Chairman 2015-18, 2019-2022 
  • Chair Local Organising Committee for IRONMAN Ireland 70.3 Cork 
My CV also includes 12yrs service in Defence Forces - Naval Service and Army Corps of Engineers and, oh yes, I'm an IRONMAN - having added that scalp to my palmares in Wales in 2017.
 
With a love of the outdoors I trained colleagues and youth leaders in mountaincraft and navigation. 

As a volunteer member of the local RNLI Lifeboat Crew since the age of 16 I served on the local lifeboat for over 30 years in roles that include crew, helm, and training coordinator. I'm a commercial Yachtmaster Instructor who enjoys a bit of warm weather sailing when not coaching or working my day job and have returned to the RNLI as a Launching Authority since early 2024.

 Mark Coady

A Level 1 Sport Ireland/World Triathlon Certified Coach, I am a primary school teacher here in Bunscoil.
  • I came to triathlon from a background in team sports.
  • Vast knowledge of the current affairs in Triathlon - who's winning in every race on a day to day basis and what are their training secrets.
  • I dived in at the deep end of Triathlon with an early start at long-distance and to his name Mark has already claimed medals at  IM Ireland 2019 and 2022, IM Austria 2022, Vitoria Gasteiz and Wales 2024 and am far from done.
  • Completed a 24-Hr gruelling triathlon (10K pool swim, 300K Cycle and ran for almost 9hrs) in January 2022, raising a remarkable €16500 for cancer research.
  • Sports Nutrition Dip.
  • Lifeguard and Club Coach.

Our Coaching Philosophy

Every individual should be afforded the opportunity to take part in their chosen sport, to train and compete to the best of their ability, regardless of age, gender or circumstances.

You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect in a professional manner as the individual that you are - your plan will be designed for YOU. Because every athlete is unique there is no place for ‘cut and paste coaching’ in any programme we deliver. 

As your coach team we commit to continuously striving to study, test, and implement the most current science-based training methods in order to achieve the best outcomes for you.
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