2009 ITU Junior / U23 Pre Worlds Camp - Gold Coast

Head Coach Toby Coote is a former Australian Junior Triathlon Representative, former professional triathlete and Triathlon Australia Performance (Level 2) Triathlon Coach.

In addition to coaching 9 World Champions, Toby has become a welcomed authority on junior and senior athlete development, frequently collaborating with the International Triathlon Union (ITU), Triathlon Australia (TA), African Triathlon Union (ATU), Triathlon Queensland (TQ) and PNG Triathlon Federation to help deliver high performance coaching and support via development camps, lectures and coaching clinics.

With a strong sense of purpose and distinctive coaching style, Toby has compiled a long list of coaching achievements, mentoring numerous athletes to regional, state, Australian and International representative standards.  Since launching SCTA in 2002 he has also curated a successful junior program guiding 49 juniors into Queensland Schools Triathlon Teams for the National Triathlon Championships for 15 consecutive years.

Toby delivers comprehensive, tailored programs with the aim to draw the most out of you. There's no 'one size fits all' plans here. From beginners to the most seasoned racers, athletes of all ability are welcome to train with the SCTA squad. Whether you train with the squad on the beautiful Sunshine Coast or require a program via correspondence, Toby individualises training plans to accommodate your level of fitness and triathlon aspirations, which ultimately ensure you're at your best come race day. Drop in for a chat at one of the squads scheduled training sessions listed on our training timetable page. Or contact Toby for more details.

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"Training plans to suit you"

Coaching Roles 

• Head Coach - Team PNG - Commonwealth Games Triathlon 2018
• Coaching Course Facilitator - Triathlon Queensland 2014 - Current 
• Head Coach - Team ITU Camp Youth Olympics, Sydney 2013
• Head Coach - ATU U/23 and Junior Development Camp, Maputo, Mozambique 2011
• National Talent Identification and Development "Hot Spot" Regional Coach, Sunshine Coast 2008-2010
• Head Swim Coach - ITU U/23 and Junior Development Camp, Gold Coast 2009
• Assistant Coach - Young Guns Tour of Japan 2009
• TA National Junior Camp, 2008 & 2009
• TQ JETS Coach, 2007 & 2008

2013 ITU Australian Youth Olympic Games - pre camp Wollongong

Coaching Results

• 2019 Certificate of Merit for Contribution to Sport on the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame
• 2018 Commonwealth Games Representative - Professional Female 
• 2016 + 2017 ITU Pacific Island Champion - Professional Female
• 2017 Australian Cross Triathlon Champion - Professional Male
• 2016 and 2017 World ITU Cross Triathlon - Elite Team Representative
• 2015 World Duathlon Champs - ITU Junior 4th Place
• 2014 TA Age Group Coach of the Year finalist
  2013 TA Age Group Coach of the Year finalist
• 2013 Triathlon World Championships, London - 8 members
• 2012 Triathlon World Championships, Auckland - 11 members
• 2011 Western Australian Ironman Female Champion - Professional
• 2010 Triathlon World Championships, Budapest - 3 members & 1 x World Champion
• 2010 Australian Female Long Course and Ironman Champion - Professional
• 2009 Sunshine Coast Sports Star of the Year, Coach of the Year
• 2009 Triathlon World Championships, Gold Coast - 34 members  & 2 x World Champions
• 2009 Long Course World Championships, Perth - 5 members & 3 x World Champions
• 2008-09 TQ Junior / Club Coach of the Year
• 2009 Long Course World Championships, Elite Male named in Team
• 2002 - current - 49 athletes make QLD Schools Triathlon Team
  
  

As a regular commentator for IRONMAN Oceania and The Event Crew, you'll see Toby on site at various Queensland and Interstate races. A favourite with athletes, Toby's well known for his witty banter during post race interviews and stellar scooter skills while providing live race updates out on course.  Contact Toby to discuss commentary availability for your next event.

Commentary Roles

Runway Noosa (2018 - Current)
​Triathlon Pink - Perth - (2018 - Current)
​Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs (2017)
Velothon - Sunshine Coast (2017)
Triathlon Pink - Sunshine Coast - (2017)
Pomona King of the Mountain (2016 - Current)
Australian Ironman Championships - Port Macquarie (2014 - Current) Including Ironman Live Spotter
Noosa Ultimate Festival (2013 - 2017)
Moreton Bay Triathlon / Triathlon Queensland Sprint Championships (2013 - Current)
Sunshine Coast 70.3 (2012 - Current)
​Bridge to Brisbane Run (2012 - 2017)
Cairns Ironman (2012 - Current) Including Ironman Live Spotter
 Noosa Triathlon Festival (2006 - Current)
Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival (2006 - Current)
Queensland Triathlon Series (7 Races) (2006 - Current)
Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon (2006 - Current) 
Pacific Games Triathlon - Port Moresby - (2015)
Asia Pacific Ironman Championships - Melbourne (2014 - 2015) Including Ironman Live Spotter
Western Australia Ironman (2012 - 2016) Including Ironman Live Spotter
  Challenge Cairns (2011) 
Sydney World Championship Series (2011 & 2012)
Devonport Triathlon (2011 & 2012),
Geelong Multisport Festival (2011 - 2012)
Noosa Winter Festival (2009 - 2012)
Pomona King of the Mountain Festival (2016)
Triathlon Pink Brisbane (2016)

The Event Crew Commentary Photos courtesy of Leanne Handreck Photography www.leannehandreckphotography.com.au and 
Barry Alsop from Eyes Wide Open Images www.eyeswideopenimages.com