ANDREW BUDGE

Born: 13/10/1964

Married: Terri Budge

Children: Timothy, Hannah, Erin & Patrick

Plus: Two Stafford-shire Bull Terriers

Most Cherished moment in Coaching: Sharing the experience of my wife Terris’ first Hawaii finish 1999. Watching any of the athletes I Coach complete an Ironman.

Qualifications/Items of Note

• Accredited Triathlon Coach
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Assistant Coach Australian Paralympic Team
• National Handcycling Coach
• Owner/Operator Trysport Gym (established 1993)

Coaching Experience:

• I have coached over 650 Ironman finishers
• 55 have qualified for the Hawaii Ironman
• 7 Podium finishers at Hawaii
• Several Ironman qualifier podium results
• Coach to 2 times Paralympic gold Medallist Mark Le Flohic and several other Paralympic medalists, World Champions, European Champions and World Record Holders.
• Nominated for the 2002 ANZ Sports Star of the Year Awards Coach of the Year
• 2004 Wheelchair Sports Western Australia Coach of the Year
• 2005 Wheelchair Sports Coach of the Year
• 2005 Western Australian Disabled Sports Association Coach of the Year
• Coach to several category winners in the Avon Descent ( 130km White Water Marathon)
• Coach to State Sprint Kayak and Marathon Champion.
• Coach to over 100 Marathon finishers (2 x 2nd position Perth marathon)
• Conditioning and Strength Coach to Swan Districts Football Club 1993-1999.
• Conditioning Coach to Burswood Redbacks (State Basketball League 1998-1999)

Coaching Philosophy

I enjoy Coaching and believe that the training program has to suit the individual in all aspects of their lives. Effective time management and a focus on quality training time is the priority. With Trysport programs, every training session has a clear and defined purpose and the athlete is advised on how to get the most out of every training session. Trysport programs are tailored to suit the individuals goals/objectives, available time, ability and are not a generic one size fits all programs.

I Coach athletes of all abilities (novice to elite) for all distances (short distance ultra distance).

If you want to enjoy your training and get the most out of it, contact Budgie! trysport@bigfoot.com.au