Southport Triathlon Club would like to introduce and welcome CRAIG (GUS) SWEENEY as the new Club Coach effective March 12, 2009.

Gus was selected from a number of applicants and the committee felt that Gus’ experience as well as his enthusiasm to contribute to the club and the sport were a great match.  He has most recently been swim coaching at TSS, taking a number of his competitors to both State and National championships as well as coaching a number of age-group triathletes including the clubs’ Neil Brooks.  In the past, Gus has also assisted Bill Daveron (ex-National High Performance Tri Coach) holding swim sessions as well as cross country and surf club coaching.

Gus is still an active competitor and will continue to race while coaching the club. He qualified for Hawaii in 2008 and finished in a time of 9:54:22 and is always keen to share his experience with anyone that asks.  Other notable achievements include 3rd in his age group at Ironman Forster 2001. 

Coaching sessions and fees will continue as normal, with the exception of a couple of new sessions being added to the timetable (Saturday and Monday).  Gus' direct debit details can be obtained on the Coaching Fees page.

Should you wish to contact Gus directly to discuss any of your triathlon needs please do not hesitate to contact him at the Contact Us page.

Here are just some things to look forward to over the coming months -

• Beginner triathlon clinics
• 12-week Half Ironman program prior to Gold Coast Half Ironman in October 2009
• 8-week program prior to Gold Coast Sprintman in October 2009.
• Off-season coached sessions
• Club participation at events such as the Gold Coast Marathon and duathlon series

On behalf of the committee, we welcome Gus and look forward to working with him to continue to build and develop the Club and its members.