Triathlon is a team sport.
Coaching + Teamwork = Success

Our vision: To create a community that inspires and motivates you. What you once thought was impossible becomes achievable.

Meet the Coaches

  • Tim Franklin • Owner & Head Coach

    Tim has been involved in triathlon and multisport events since 2004 and has been competing ever since. Since starting coaching in 2010 he has worked on and developed a number of training methods and philosophies to assist countless athletes achieve their goals in their athletic endeavours

    Tim is currently on a mission to run around the world, however is still finding time to write programs for Tri Nation athletes. You can track his progress on his instagram @timmyrfranklin.

    Qualifications:
    Triathlon Australia Development Coach

    Sporting Accomplishments:
    The first and only Australian to continuously run the width of the USA
    2nd Place Overall - Ultraman Australia 2016
    4th Place Overall - Big Red Run 250km
    7 x Ironman Finisher (9:50 PB)
    11 x Marathon Finisher (3:08 PB)

  • Ray Reupena • Assistant Coach

    At Tri Nation we are lucky to have the current head coach of the Samoan Triathlon Federation on our staff! Ray has paved the first steps for hundreds of beginner triathletes in our club since he started triathlon coaching in 2010.

    Qualifications:
    World Triathlon Level 1 Coach
    15+ years coaching experience

    Sporting Achievements:
    1999-2000 Otago Rugby League Rep
    2003 Samoan Rep in Touch Rugby at Pacific Games
    2007 Samoan Rep in Triathlon at Pacific Games
    2009 Samoan Rep at World Triathlon Age Group Champs
    2011 Ironman Cairns Finisher
    2014 Ironman New Zealand Finisher

  • Todd Gibbons • Assistant Coach

    Toddy has been coaching in some form for over 20 years, with experience across rugby, touch football, and triathlon.

    You will see Toddy at every squad session, either as a coach or an athlete. His knowledge of being an athlete with a full-time job and other commitments means he understands the intricacies of the age-group triathlete lifestyle. Toddy is a short-course specialist, but is currently preparing for his long course debut!

    Qualifications:
    AusTriathlon Development Coach

    Sporting Achievements:
    3x AUS Rep at Triathlon World Champs
    AUS Rep at Off-Road Triathlon World Champs
    Noosa Triathlon Legend
    Mooloolaba Triathlon Legend

  • Maggie Patterson • Coach

    Mags is our cycling specialist coach, and is always ready to dish out some punishment!

    Qualifications:
    Triathlon Australia Foundation Coach

    Sporting Accomplishments:
    3rd at 2023 Ultra355 (bike female course record)
    8th at 2023 Cairns 70.3
    7th at 2023 Tour de Brisbane Gran Fondo
    2nd in 2021/22 QTS Series Championships
    5th at 2022 Tour de Brisbane Gran Fondo
    2021 Cairns Ironman finisher