MICHELLIE JONES
Carlsbad CA
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Coach Mastermind Group
TriDot Pool School
ESCI Level 2About
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Philosophy
Welcome to the world of triathlon excellence! With a professional triathlon career spanning an impressive 30 years and over two decades of coaching experience, I've had the privilege of witnessing the sport evolve and grow. But let me take you back to where it all began. My journey into triathlon was paved with a promise to my parents - a promise to prioritize education before chasing my dreams. With their guidance, I completed my university degree before embarking on my quest to become a successful professional athlete in the USA. Throughout my career, I've had the honor of achieving remarkable personal milestones, from standing on the Olympic podium as a silver medalist in 2000 to claiming the prestigious title of Ironman World Champion and earning the crown of ITU World Champion not once, but twice. And let's not forget the unforgettable moments guiding Paralympic gold medalists and ITU Paratri World Champions to victory. But my journey doesn't end there. Transitioning from athlete to coach, I've had the privilege of nurturing talent and shaping champions in the world of triathlon. From Ironman Kona qualifiers to podium performances at ITU World Age Group Championships, my coaching accolades speak volumes about my dedication to excellence. My coaching philosophy is simple yet profound - triathlon is more than just swim, bike, and run; it's about mastering the nuances and honing skills to perfection. Drawing from my years of racing at the pinnacle of the sport and learning from specialized coaches, I've developed a keen understanding of what it takes to excel in an elite environment. Communication, for me, transcends mere numbers in training. It's about fostering trust, understanding, and a shared vision for success. My motto, "Dream it. Believe it. Live it.", encapsulates the essence of my approach to coaching and life. As I continue to champion the development of triathlon, I invite you to join me in this exhilarating journey. Whether you're a first-time triathlete or an elite competitor, together, we'll unlock your full potential and redefine the limits of what's possible in triathlon.
Credentials
Ironman U Master Coach TriDot Coach USAT Level 1 Certified Coach USAT Junior Lead Coach ITU Worlds USAT Elite Lead Coach World Cups UCSD Head Coach Club Triathlon Hall of Fame - Sport Australia Hall of Fame ITU Hall of Fame Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame Ironman World Champion Olympic Silver Medalist Gold Medalist Paralympics - Guide Order of Australia Medal -AM 2 x ITU World Champion 2 x ITU Age Group Sprint Triathlon 45-49 2x Para Triathlon World Champion-Guide Xterra World Champion
Accomplishments
Below are some of my coaching achievements: Ironman World Championships Podium Winners Ironman Kona World Championships Qualifiers Ironman Kona World Championships Age Group Champions 70.3 World Championship Qualifiers ITU Duathlon World Championship Qualifiers ITU Duathlon World Championships Podium Performances ITU World Age Group Championships Qualifiers ITU World Age Group World Championships Podium Performances ITU Paratriathlon Elite World Series/ World Cup Champions ITU Paratriathlon World Championships top 10 Elite ITU Continental Cup athletes Age Group Winners across all distances from SPRINT to IRONMAN First-time Ironman Finishers-ITU World Age Group Champions 2018 Lead USA Triathlon Coach ITU World Cup Lausanne
Experience
How does an athlete earn legendary status? To triumph over any competitor in any locale is one way. To that end, Australian Michellie Jones is certainly a true legend. She’s been called the best triathlete in the world, male or female. Period. And it’s hard to dispute; with wins at every distance, over any course, against any competitor, Jones has been come out victorious. She’s the sport’s only Renaissance woman, a true polymath. If there was a race in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990, Jones was doing it. In the early 90s MJ was dominating short-course racing. In 1996 she won the Xterra mountain bike triathlon World Championship. On the draft-legal ITU race circuit, Jones was dominant, amassing 12 World Cup victories and claiming eight ITU World Championship medals, with two of them being gold-medal wins. Expanding her resume, Jones made her way to the United States to test herself in some of the sport’s legendary non-drafting events. The result? Eight Escape from Alcatraz wins, Seven Chicago Triathlon victories. Seven St. Anthony’s Triathlon wins, the Chicago Triathlon, the Los Angeles Triathlon. With her balanced attack, Jones added new gems to her gilded crown. One proud moment: earning a silver medal during triathlon’s Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000, and earning it in her homeland. And most recently, Jones morphed yet again. After an illustrious short course career, Jones shifted gears, segueing to a distance that needs no introduction: Ironman. After successful forays into long course racing with several wins at the Half Ironman distance, she was ready to dive in with both feet. The preeminent distance known for its length — a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile marathon run — is oft seen as the true definition of endurance. Jones made her debut in 2005 winning her first Ironman at Ironman Florida, setting the stage for her debut at the distance world championship event: the storied Hawaii Ironman. The foreboding setting along the Kohala Coast wilts all but the strongest competitors. A win in this environment under the oppressively hot, windy, taxing conditions the day marks an athlete as a true champion in the face of true duress. Her 2006 Kona was nothing less than stunning; driving solo at the front of the race all day, Jones crossed the finish line in 9;18;31 a resounding victory. Another set of world champion rainbow stripes, at yet another distance. The win helped her earn her a seventh Triathlete magazine Triathlete of the Year honor. in 2016 Jones once again was once again creating history just as in 2000 when triathlon made its debut at the Olympics Michellie was a guide for Katie Kelly in Rio where Paratirthlon was debuting but this time is was a Gold celebration for the duo. With over 200 wins (and counting) under her belt, Jones continues to grow the legend…. After being asked constantly over the years for coaching advice. Michellie started her own coaching business over 20 year ago GiddyUpMultisport.com. Michellie Jones's most impressive talents are not just found in her accolades that includes Olympic Medals, Ironman World Championship Titles and ITU World Championships but in her unique ability and vast experience to access goals and provide all the ingredients required to be successful. Jones has been coaching athletes for over 25 years, from Elite Age Groupers to first-time IRONMAN finishers. A former professional athlete who coaches, guides and empowers each athlete to optimum athletic and personal success. A vast knowledge of triathlon rules, regulations, injury prevention and motivational techniques with over 30 years participating and coaching at the Elite Level in Triathlons. USAT Level 1 Certified Coach USAT Junior Lead Coach ITU Worlds USAT Elite Lead Coach World Cups UCSD Head Coach Club Triathlon Hall of Fame - Sport Australia Hall of Fame ITU Hall of Fame Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame Ironman World Champion Olympic Silver Medalist Gold Medalist Paralympics - Guide Order of Australia Medal -AM 2 x ITU World Champion 2 x ITU Age Group Sprint Triathlon 45-49 2x Para Triathlon World Champion-Guide Xterra World Champion