JEFF RAINES
Midland TX
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TriDot Pool School
ESCI Level 2About
Always active, I competed at the Division 1 level in track and field and cross country while on scholarship at the University of Texas at Arlington. I went on to obtain a master's degree in Exercise Science, and while in graduate school, was the head triathlon coach at UTA. I then taught as an adjunct kinesiology professor at UTA and coached cross country and track at an area high school. I moved to Austin in 2011 and have worked as head triathlon coach, program coordinator, and expert running coach for a local tri club, and been the GM at 2 local fitness clubs. I was the Director of Triathlon at Austin Aquatics & Sports Academy with a team of over 120 adults and 30 youth triathletes. I have been coaching full-time with TriDot since 2015 and am also on staff. I moved to Midland, TX in 2024 and love what I do and who I do it with! I am an IRONMAN U certified coach as well as USA Triathlon LII coach and an avid triathlete. I have coached many first time sprint triathletes from ages 6 to 71 to IRONMAN Kona qualifiers and LOVE my Team Raines athletes/team. I am a firm believer in it's all about the journey, not always the destination. I have completed more than 120 triathlons, 7 IMs, 60+ 70.3s and more than 80 half and full marathons, qualifying for Boston multiple times. I am excited to share my love of health and fitness with others.
Philosophy
The smarter and better prepared athlete wins the race and accomplishes their goals, not always the fittest one out there. My objective is to facilitate and articulate expertise through communicating, implementing, and strategizing for success in your next endeavor in the wonderful world of triathlon. I will hold myself, my clients, and colleagues in high esteem and will interact in the greatest degree of professionalism and personal integrity. Let's establish a plan, trust in the plan, and accomplish your goals on Team Raines! I am a huge advocate of technique and proper biomechanics in all 3 disciplines. I will start with your foundation and build from there; confidence, endurance, and success. Why cant you podium? Why cant you win your AG? Why cant you finish your first 70.3? Why do you not think you will ever hear those words 'YOU are an IRONMAN!'? Using TriDot and the data optimized training along with my incorporated guidance and coaching, we will have a great season. If I accomplish the goals I have for myself, then I will have assisted you not only to success in triathlon, but also in life.
Credentials
Certified TriDot Coach TriDot Pool School Certified Coach IRONMAN U Certified Coach & Subject Matter Expert USA Triathlon LII Certified Coach Master of Science: Exercise Physiology Bachelor of Science: Biology TriDot Full Time Staff - Business Coach, Coach, Podcast Personality NAIA & NCAA D1 Collegiate Athlete Track & CC - 4 yrs (Indoor National Qualifier 2006) 4x Boston Marathon Qualifier & Finisher Completed over 60 70.3 & 140.6 IRONMAN races Completed over 120 triathlons (1:58 Olympic PR, 4:31 70.3 PR) Director of Triathlon @ Austin Aquatics & Sports Academy - 5 yrs Coaching and competing in triathlon - 16 years Head Triathlon Coach at University of Texas @ Arlington - 2 yrs Head High School CC/Track &Field Coach - 2 yrs
Accomplishments
Experience in athlete development and training optimization. Specialized in Athenas, Biking, Clydesdales, Exercise Physiology, Middle of the Pack & Back of the Pack Racers, Nutrition, Running, Sports Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, Swimming, Working with Injured Athletes.
Experience
Coach Jeff has been coaching endurance sports for over 16 years. He has coached high school runners to state victories and scholarship offers, collegiate athletes to conference qualifying, runners to personal records and Boston qualifying, and many triathletes crossing the finish line in 70.3 and 140.6 races. Many of his triathletes have qualified for AG, Collegiate, and USAT Nationals. He has had numerous 70.3 and 140.6 Kona world championship qualifiers in numerous age groups.