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Triathlon Head Coach Jason Shields
Coaching Philosophy:
With over 15 years of coaching experience, I’ve guided athletes through both breakthroughs and setbacks. I believe effective coaching isn’t about pushing harder at all costs — it’s about training smarter, with purpose and balance.
My approach focuses on building a strong foundation so athletes can perform at their best while staying healthy, consistent, and motivated for the long term. There’s no quick fix — just consistent, well-structured training that leads to lasting results.
If Your Dreams Don't Scare you, They are not big enough
What do you Love about the Sport?
When I transitioned from football to triathlon, I quickly fell in love with the sport. I thrive on the challenge — the racing, the training, the discipline. Now, as a coach, I get to share that passion and watch it light a fire in others. That’s what drives me every day.
What inspires you?
Since the start, I’ve believed that if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough. That mindset has shaped my journey — as an athlete and as a coach. I’m inspired by athletes chasing their limits, big goals, and bold ideas. Anything is possible when you trust the process and back yourself.
Athletic Achievements
Cairns IM 2014 winner
Cross Tri World Champs 2nd place 2024
Aquabike World Champs 2nd place 2024
Ultraman Australia 2018 2nd overall
Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2013,2014,2016
Nice Ironman World Championships 2023,2025
World Championship Olympic Distance 7th place 2025
Gatorade Series winner 35-39 A/G
5 x Ironman Podium
UM fastest time 21:48:00
IM fastest time 8:57:00
70.3 fastest time 4:13:00
OD fastest time 2:00:35
Sprint distance fastest time 59:20
What inspires you?
Coach Chris Pye
Coaching Philosophy
I believe that nothing separates us from our dreams but work, sometimes hard work, sometimes smart work. The personal challenge is what drew me into endurance sports.
Everyone can find their own personal challenge at their own level. With patience and guidance, the journey from beginner to an experienced athlete or from middle pack to the front can be an enjoyable and satisfying experience. During my time in the sport I have traveled down the wrong
road at times and now share some of my hard-learned lessons with others. To allow athletes of all fitness levels to progress and work with their specific training needs.
What do you Love about the Sport?
The fastest pro to the slowest ager grouper all have same the battle, maybe on different scales but everyone out there competing shares a common pain, a common motivation and satisfaction.
What inspires you?
Usually Brunch, sometimes muffins.
Athletic Achievements
I once did a flip
Noosa Challenge Classic Winner 2021/22
Snowy Classic Winner 2022/23
Queensland Tri Series winner 2023/24
Ultraman Australia 8th 2021
70.3 AG World Championships 2015
Rural Tri-Series winner 30-39 2014
Challenge Batemans Bay 4th 30-34 2015
Sprint fastest time 1.03
OD fastest time 2:05
70.3 fastest time 4:38