TriJuniors Head Coach Jim Vance
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Jim is a professional triathlete and coach, as well as an Elite Coach for TrainingBible Coaching. Jim holds a BS in Physical and Health Education, K-12, from the University of Nebraska, where he ran track and cross country. He was a school teacher for 6 years, before committing to triathlon full-time. Jim is also a Level 2 Certified Coach for USA Triathlon, hosting many clinics, talks, camps and other events throughout the sport.
Jim has spent time at the US Olympic Training Center, training under the guidance of the National Team Coaching Staff, as well as seen success with two World Championship titles as an amateur, in both XTERRA and ITU. His range of performances even stretch to Ironman, where he finished 3rd at the 2006 Ironman Florida, in a time of 8:37:09. His athletes have won National Championships, and qualified for many World Championship races.
Jim uses his knowledge of the sport, training theory, and education with his teaching experience to be a high performance coach.
Education & Career Experience:
B.S. Physical and Health Education, K-12, University of Nebraska, 1999
USA Triathlon Level 2 Certified Coach, 2007
USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach 2000
1999-2005 - Elementary and high school teacher, Physical Education, Math, Technology
Coaching Highlights:
2009 Triathlete Magazine freelance contributor
2009 Active.com writer, featured coach
2009 XTRI.com featured writer
2008-present - Author of monthly column on training for Competitor Magazine, nationally published
2005-present - Presenter at countless clinics, camps, lectures
2004-present Coach to numerous triathletes, including a USAT National Champion, Kona Qualifiers, Elites
Jim has been involved in coaching at the high school, collegiate and post-collegiate level for over 10 years, in the sports of running, swimming, cycling and triathlon.
Notable Athletes Jim has or is currently coaching:
Matt Hoover, winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser
Parvati Shallow, winner of CBS’s Survivor
Renata Bucher, 3-time XTERRA European Tour Champion
Adam Zucco, 2009 30-34 Men Champion, Oceanside 70.3
Scott Iott, 2009 30-34 Men Champion, Chicago Triathlon
Career Athletic Highlights:
2006 3rd at Ironman Florida 8:37:09, 1st American
2005 ITU World Champion Men 25-29
2005 Inside Triathlon Magazine – Amateur/Pro Triathlete of the Year
2005 USAT Male Age-Group Triathlete of the Year - Honorable Mention
2004 XTERRA Amateur World Champion
1994-1999 4-year letter-winner at University of Nebraska - Cross Country, Track and Field
TriJuniors Coach Darcy Eaton
Darcy is a top, competitive age-group triathlete and USAT Level 1 Certified Coach. Darcy holds a Bachelors of Arts from UCSD with a major in Art and minor in Psychology.
Darcy has been racing for 10 years and has competed in over 100 endurance events, including multiple Ironman and marathons. Darcy qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona by placing 2nd in her age group at Ironman Arizona. She won her age group at the national championships, qualifying her for the USAT World’s Long Course Championships in Australia, and also qualified to the Ironman 70.3 World’s in Florida.
Darcy’s education, love for the sport and passion to promote triathlon to youth and juniors makes her the perfect addition to the TriJuniors team!
Athletic Highlights:
4/4/09 Ironman 70.3 California 4th Place Division.
7/12/09 Carlsbad Triathlon 2nd Place Division
10/10/09 IM World Championships. 19th Place Division
6/22/08 Ironman Coeur d’Alene 6th Place Division
7/13/08 Carlsbad Triathlon Sprint 4th Place Division
10/5/08 Mission Bay Triathlon 3rd Place Division
10/18/08 USAT Halfmax National Championship 1st Place Division. 4th Overall Woman. Qualification to USAT World’s Championship Long Course 2009, representing USA
11/23/08 Ironman Arizona 2nd Place Division. 19th Overall Woman. Qualifying time of 10:29 to earn a slot to the Ford Ironman World Championship 2009.
Other Notable events:
ING New York City Triathlon 3rd Place Division
Lavaman Triathlon 1st Place Division
Xterra Spring Sprint 3rd place Division
Reebok’s Woman’s Triathlon 1st Place Division
Coaching Highlights:
2010 Youth Triathlete writer, featured coach
2009-Present Owner of Tri Pro Fitness multisport coaching.