John is an Ironman Certified Triathlon Coach, USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Veteran Triathlete and Four-time Ironman.

John has coached and competed in multisport events since 1990. His athletes range from beginners to elite, ages 7 to 65. One of John's biggest rewards as a coach comes from seeing his athletes cross the line after a race where they achieved something they really wanted and had worked hard for. Whether it is a beginner's first triathlon or an Ironman finish, doesn't really matter. It's helping the athlete achieve their goal, no matter how high, that is important.

Since starting Total Intensity Sports in 2000, John has helped his athletes earn

• USAT Professional/Elite Status
• USAT All-American and Honorable Mention and Ironman All-World honors
• Top ten at the age group world championships
• Triathlon age group national championship titles
• Over 75 overall podium spots and over 300 age group podium finishes
• Over 175 70.3 finishes
• Over NINETY Ironman finishes including events in Arizona, Canada, Coeur d'Alene, Florida, Kentucky, Lake Placid, Lake Tahoe, Wisconsin, Zurich and the World Championships in Hawaii
• Hundreds of personal bests at all distances

Completing four Ironmans, more than fifteen 70.3's and over a hundred multisport events himself, John has achieved numerous age group podium finishes during his racing career.