TriJuniors

TriJuniors Head Coach Jim Vance

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