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 a Paris Paralympian and 12 World Champions, Toby has become a welcomed authority on junior and senior athlete development, frequently collaborating with the International Triathlon Union (ITU) / World Triathlon, Aus Triathlon (AT), African Triathlon Union (ATU), Triathlon Queensland (TQ), Fiji Triathlon Association (FTA), PNG Triathlon Federations and PNG Olympic Committee 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 82 juniors into Queensland Schools Triathlon Teams for the National Triathlon Championships for 21 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 individualizes 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 - OTU Pacific Islands Development Camp Palau 2024
• Coach - Aus Triathlon Junior Para Camp 2023
• Coach - Aus Triathlon Development Para Coaches Camp 2023
• Head Coach - Elite Energy Fijian Development Camp Huskinson 2023
• Head Coach - OTU Pacific Islands Development Camp Fiji 2022
• Implement and Facilitate Triathlon Queensland Mov3 Program 2021 - 2023 
• Facilitate Fiji Triathlon Association Pre 2022 Commonwealth Games Camp on Sunshine Coast - July 2022
• Triathlon Australia Junior Camp Canberra 2020 (cancelled)
• Triathlon Australia Junior Camp Canberra 2019
• Head Coach / Team Manager - Team PNG - Commonwealth Games Triathlon 2018
• Coaching Course Facilitator - Triathlon Queensland 2014 - 2019 
• 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

• 2024-25 Queensland Triathlon Elite Coach of the Year​
• 2024 Paris Paralympics Games - Grace Brimelow Selected
• 2024 + 2025 WPTS Champion PTS4 Devonport - Grace Brimelow
• 2002 - current - 88 athletes selected in QLD Schools Triathlon Team - At least 1 Athlete named in the Queensland Team since 2002
• 2024 Oceania Para Triathlon PTS4 Champion  
• 2023 Sunshine Coast Sports Federation Coach of the year Finalist
• 2023 World Para Triathlon Championships - 1 Member selected Elite 
• 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games - 1 Member
• 2023 World Triathlon Championships - 4 Members - 1 x World Champion 
• 2022 World Triathlon Championships - 6 Members - 2 x World Champions / 1 x Silver / 1 x Bronze
• 2022 World Ironman Championships Kona - 5 Members
• 2019 TA Age Group Coach of the Year finalist
• 2018-19 Triathlon Queensland Junior Coach of the Year 
• 2019 Certificate of Merit for Contribution to Sport on the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame
• 2018 Commonwealth Games Representative - Professional Female 
• 2018 Triathlon World Championships - 20 Members - 2 x Silver Medalist
• 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​

 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
World Triathlon Multisport World Championships Townsville (2024)
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) 
​Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs (2017 - 2022, 2024)
Queensland Aquathlon Championships (2017 - 2022, 2024)
Emcee of Queensland Triathlon Champions of Champions Awards (2022 - Current)
Triathlon Pink - Sunshine Coast - (2017 - 2021)
Pomona King of the Mountain (2016 - 2019, 2023)
Australian Ironman Championships - Port Macquarie (2014 - 2020, 2023 - 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)
Cairns Ironman (2012 - Current) Including Ironman Live Spotter
Runway Noosa (2018 - Current)
​Triathlon Pink - Perth - (2018 - 2020)
​Bridge to Brisbane Run (2012 - 2017 / 2021 - 2023)
Noosa Ultimate Festival (2013 - 2017)
Velothon - Sunshine Coast (2017)
Pacific Games Triathlon - Port Moresby - (2015)
Western Australia Ironman (2012 - 2016) Including Ironman Live Spotter
Asia Pacific Ironman Championships - Melbourne (2014 - 2015) 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)
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