TRIATHLON COACHES
Our coaches are all highly qualified and focus on the individual goals and abilities ensuring athletes get the most out of their training and the best possible results come race day. They have experience working with youth up to adults, beginning up to advanced athletes.
Head Coach
Jason Wilford
Jason is the Head Coach of ONE80 Multisport USA. He is an IRONMAN Certified Coach. Jason relocated his family to North West Arkansas from South Africa in 2018. As a previous business CEO Jason has now decided to follow his passion and become a full time Triathlon and Endurance coach.
Jason comes from a strong swimming and water-polo background, who started his endurance career in his Mid-20’s as part of an extremely competitive adventure racing team. Over numerous years he recorded many wins and podiums in grueling multi day races, covering up to 250 Miles of non-stop racing.
He shifted his focus to Triathlon after his kids were born. Jason races all distances and has raced all over the world completing 49 Half and full Ironman events. He will be doing his 50th event in May 2023.
Jason says “Just when I thought I couldn’t find anything that I could enjoy more, - I became a coach and the sport that was my passion turned a lifestyle into a life changer. I am humbled to play a part in people’s dreams goals and creating a supportive community of people who do Epic shit!”
Assistant Coach
David Cagle
David Cagle is an IRONMAN Certified Coach and trained life and career coach. This combination allows David to empower endurance athletes to train with a ‘whole person’ approach. He specializes in working with people that may not see themselves as athletes (yet) and loves the idea of helping people get started in endurance sports pursuing BIG audacious goals.
David is from Northwest Arkansas and grew up in Fayetteville. He started triathlon training and racing in 2014 to lose weight and ‘get in shape’. Starting at 47 years old, 60+ pounds overweight, not being able to ride a bike six miles without a break, and barely able to shuffle run a half mile. David was not a typical athlete. He completed his first race, the Iron Pig Duathlon in March of that year and…was hooked! Since then, he has gone on to complete two Ironman 140.6 races in Tulsa (2021) and Texas (2022).
David became a coach specifically to give back to the endurance community and help others go from the couch to Ironman!
Assistant Coach - Short Distance
Marie Findlay
Marie, a dedicated and experienced coach in the realm of short distance triathlons, brings a wealth of athletic prowess and passion to her role. With a background as a competitive youth swimmer, Marie transitioned into the world of triathlons around five years ago, embarking on her own journey of multi-sport competition.
Driven by a deep-seated love for sports and a desire to help others unlock their full athletic potential, Marie's coaching philosophy is rooted in empowerment and support. Her commitment to fostering growth and success in her athletes stems from a personal connection to the transformative power of sport.
Together with her husband, Craig, Marie has been an integral part of the One80MultiSport Team since its inception in the United States. Their shared dedication to the team's mission and values has created a strong foundation for both personal and collective growth within the community.
Furthermore, Marie's involvement extends to the Youth Team within the organization, where her children have flourished as members since its establishment a few years later. This familial connection underscores Marie's holistic approach to coaching, recognizing the importance of nurturing young talent and instilling a love for sports from an early age.
Known for her unwavering commitment to setting and achieving challenging goals, Marie embodies the spirit of determination and resilience. Whether pushing herself to new heights or guiding others on their own paths to success, she finds fulfillment in the shared journey of growth and accomplishment.
Team Manager
Vanessa Phipps
Vanessa serves as the team manager for One80 Multisport USA, where she wholeheartedly dedicates herself to guiding and supporting individuals in their pursuit of athletic excellence, drawing from her own remarkable journey of personal achievement.
During her formative years, Vanessa did not identify as an athlete; however, everything changed when she embarked on her inaugural sprint triathlon in 2018. Since that transformative experience, Vanessa has continually challenged herself, reaching significant milestones such as completing her first half marathon in 2020 and conquering her first half ironman in 2021. Undeterred by the magnitude of the challenges, she set her sights on a full Ironman event she completed in 2023, exemplifying her unwavering determination and resilience.
Through her own trials and triumphs, Vanessa intimately understands the essence of surpassing one's perceived limitations and the profound sense of fulfillment that accompanies such achievements. Her profound empathy and firsthand knowledge of the athletic journey equip her with the unique ability to provide unwavering support and guidance to team members as they strive to push boundaries, unlock their potential, and realize their athletic aspirations.
Social Media Manager
Jasmine Phipps
Jazzy holds the role of the social media manager for Team One80 Multisport USA. Her journey in the world of triathlons began with her inaugural youth triathlon at Trifest in 2018, a memorable experience that she fondly recalls, including a humorous anecdote about her "granny bike" – a story worth asking her about for a laugh! Over the years, Jazzy honed her skills and progressed through various triathlon distances, eventually advancing to the Super Sprint category at Trifest.
In 2022, Jazzy expanded her triathlon repertoire by participating in several local races, showcasing her dedication and passion for the sport. Not only did she tackle the Sprint and Super Sprint events at Trifest, but she also embraced the challenge of competing in different competitions within her community.
Looking ahead to 2024, Jazzy has set her sights on a new milestone in her triathlon journey – her first Olympic race. This ambitious goal reflects her ongoing commitment to pushing her boundaries and experiencing the thrill of new challenges. With a blend of determination and enthusiasm, Jazzy continues to immerse herself in the triathlon scene, eagerly taking on local races and embracing the opportunities for growth and achievement that lie ahead.
Team Manager - Florida
Christian Laos
Christian Laos is the team manager for One80 Multisport Florida.
Christian's journey began long ago with cycling. After several years of competing in criteriums and road racing he found triathlon. Triathlon became his new passion, one which tested his patience and perseverance. However, it was the sense of friendship and community that really kept him engaged and wanting more.
Living in South Florida Christian has the opportunity to train outdoors year-round and sharing the journey with others along the way giving a perspective which clearly showed how training with more knowledgeable and experienced triathletes would enhance his experience and improve his results much more quickly.
After trying out some Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons Christian completed his first 70.3 Ironman in Florida in 2010. Since then, he has been able to complete 4 - 70.3 and 7 - 140.6 Ironman races, while still keeping the dream he had many years ago of racing in Kona alive.
Christian is now looking forward to sharing the knowledge and motivation he's acquired over time and expanding the One80 experience. and mentality into Florida.
