YOUTH TRIATHLON COACHES

Adam Fortin is a USAT level 1 certified coach and a ACSM certified trainer. He uses these certifications to coach and train all ages in multiple endurance disciplines from 5k to marathon in running and sprint to Ironman in triathlon.

 

Coach Adam is an Arkansas native who has been working with kids almost 20 years and coaching kids triathlon for 8 years. He came to the sport of triathlon after college when he heard about the sport from a family friend. He completed his first triathlon, Ozark Valley Triathlon, and knew he found a sport he loved and wanted to share with others. He was asked to help coach a group getting ready for Trifest for MS. He loved the experience of sharing what he had learned, supporting athletes, and motivating them to reach their goals. After that year Adam was given the chance to start a program to coach kids for Trifest and this is when he found his huge passion. He loves working with kids giving them skills they can use for the rest of their lives to stay healthy and active, and giving them confidence to be themselves.

 

Adam said if you’re around him enough you’ll hear him talk about control – “what you can control”. For him it starts with his smile😊 . His favorite quote that he shared he got from Chris McCormack’s book I’m Here to Win. He has a quote “when the pain comes you know what I do? I smile” that quote has helped Adam tremendously over the years change how he views pain. Smiling helps him switch his mindset and think positively. If you have to be in pain might as well do it with a smile.

Jason Klotz is a USAT level 1 certified coach. He has lived in Arkansas for over 20 years now after being born in Chicago and growing up in Michigan. He was lucky to have memorable experiences in sports growing up and great coaches along the way which led him to coaching in his early 20's. Jason has coached baseball, volleyball, basketball and now triathlon with the focus of having fun while continuing to develop skills.

 

Jason has been friends with Adam for a long time now and they were coaching Little League together when he decided to train for his 1st Ironman. Inspired by Adam and another friend, he decided to try his hand at a triathlon during TriFest in 2021. After enjoying the weekend festivities, Adam encouraged him to join him and race Ironman Chattanooga 70.3. At this same time, Jason assisted Adam in coaching the youth team which has made him come to love multisport even more. He absolutely loves race day, he does not think there is a better atmosphere surrounded by positivity and excitement. 

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Brittney is a NWA Native and UESCA Certified Running Coach. She and her husband, Grant, started running 13 years ago. She quickly fell in love with the local running community and the sport, specifically the marathon distance, completing ~15 marathons including Chicago, New York, & Boston, with Berlin scheduled for this Fall. About 7 years ago she decided to give triathlon a try via TriFest for MS. After some swim lessons and riding a borrowed bike, she tackled her first triathlon and SHE 🏊‍♀️ LOVED 🚴🏼‍♀️ IT 🏃🏽‍♀️!!! Brittney has since competed in numerous short distance tri’s + 6x70.3 including the 2022 World Championship and 2x 140.6 Ironman triathons. She races & serves with the Rush Running team in the Half Training Group every year, is on staff with the Rampy MS Research Foundation supporting the Fund-Racer for MS community, trains under Coach Patty Pittman & Team One80 MultiSport. Her passion for helping others grow in their running goals led her to get certified as a Run Coach.

 

Brittney has two kids, Reese (8.5, on One80 Youth) and Grahm (~13 who races XC/Track and plays baseball & soccer). She believes everyone should be encouraged as an athlete and that looks different to every individual. Brittney can’t wait to bring JOY & excitement to your kids as we grow and compete in Multisport this season together!

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