Alan Couzens: Endurance Corner Coach

My coaching background is in elite swim coaching at the National and International level with various Australian swim programs. I have, at various points in my coaching career, worked with & studied under:

• Doug Frost (former coach of Ian Thorpe)
• Bill Sweetenham (former head coach of the Australian National Team)
• Gennadi Touretski (coach of former 100m world record holder, Alex Popov).

I swam competitively in my younger days and am now applying that same passion to triathlon, both as a coach and athlete.

Since moving into triathlon coaching, I have worked with a wide range of ability levels, from professional to recreational athletes. I have had the most success with “regular folks” who are looking for a plan to move to the ‘next level’ that is both enjoyable & maintainable in the context of their everyday lives.

My educational background consists of 6 years of school for a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology with a double major in Sport Psychology. I also have Australian certifications for swim coaching (Level 2), tri coaching (Level 1) and strength and conditioning coaching (Level 1). In addition, I have U.S. certifications as an NSCA strength and conditioning coach, an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist and I am a Certified Nutritionist.

So, that's the low down on where I came from. I am now working with Gordo on our Boulder-based coaching business and I feel that with Gordo's athletic experience and my educational background we make a formidable team for the athletes we coach.

My athletes receive a completely customized workout plan that is tailored to their abilities, goals and lifestyle. I provide regular (weekly) contact to discuss and amend your plan as needed and indirect access/advice from our mastermind team here in Boulder.