TriFitness coaches are all highly qualified and many are specialists in their chosen fields. Although their backgrounds vary, they all share the TriFitness philosophy and are proven at helping participants to achieve personal goals and ultimate health and fitness.
Not only do our 6 elite coaches have over 100 years of competitive experience in the sport of triathlon, they also have an extensive background in coaching not only for the general public and beginner triathletes but also to those who are looking for that competitive edge.
Here is a summary of the achievements of the TriFitness coaches:
James Mundy
- > Bachelor of Education (Physical Education/Health) - University of Ballarat.
- > Health and Physical Education teacher with over 15 yrs experience
- > Level Two Triathlon Coach
- > Completed in 12 Ironman Races worldwide, including 2 Hawaiian Ironman events
- > Competed in 5 Marathons worldwide, including 2 Boston Marathons
- > Motivational and Goal Setting Public Speaker
- > Event Commentator, Melbourne Marathon 2009 & 2010, Zatopek 10 2010
- > Event Commentator, Orbea Triathlon series 2008 & 2009
- > Coached and trained individuals and exercise groups over a 15 year period, from general population to elite athletes
Kane Malherbe
- > Qualified Level One Triathlon coach
- > Professional Triathlete for 4 years
- > Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder for 5 years
- > Competed in over 250 multi sport events worldwide over a 12 year period
- > Triathlon Commentator
- > Motivational Speaker
- > Assisted in coordination of multi sport events from local triathlons to the Sydney Olympics
> Bachelor of Commerce / Sports Management & Marketing.
Matthew Dusting
- > Qualified Level One Triathlon coach
- > Competed in and finished 6 Ironmans (all sub 10 hours) and over 10 Half Ironmans
> 9 hour 30 min Ironman debut in 2006, Hawaii Ironman 2010 (9 hrs 37 mins)
> 1st Ager Grouper and 12th overall at Singapore Ironman 70.3 , 2008 (fastest bike and run split)
> 5th overall at Mark Webber Challenge 2007, a 7 day adventure race in Tasmania
John Van Wisse
- > Australian Record - Fastest Australian to swim English Channel, 1994
- > Australian Record - Portarlington to Frankston Marathon Swim, 1993
- > 1st – Manhattan Island 48km marathon swim, USA, 2000
- > 1st – New Zealand Half Ironman Championships 2001
- > 1st out of the water Australian IM Championships 1999, 2000, 2001
- > 1st out of the water Hawaii IM Championships 1999.
Tom Jepson
- > Competitor and Winner of International events
- > Current Professional triathlete
- > Former Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder
- > Speaker/Role Model for Whitelion’s community-based prevention program
- > 13 years of experience in all aspects of triathlon, from event management, commentary to international competition
- > Raced for French Professional Triathlon Team, 2004-05
> Bachelor of Arts (Communications) Monash University.
Rosi Davison
- > Level 1 Triathlon Coach
- > Competed at the Olympic Distance World Championships 2004 & 2005
- > Completed 4 Ironman races and 5 Half Ironman races around the globe, including Hawaiian Ironman
- > 2nd F 25-29 Gatorade Series 2005/2006
- > 1st F 25-29 Shepparton ½ IM 2006
- > 1st F 25-29 IM Japan 2008
- > 2nd F 25-29 Singapore ½ IM 2008
- > Bachelor of Health Science (TCM)
Aaron Steel
- > Bachelor of Ed (Phys Ed)
- > Level 1 Triathlon Coach
- > 2 x Ironman Triathlons
- > Multiple Half Ironman
- > Multiple National & International Half (PB 1:16) & Full Marathons (PB 2:49)
- > Raced and Officiated Long Course Triathlon
- > Certified Massage Therapist
- > Completing Diploma of Remedial Therapy
