Our Coaches

Coach Bio's

The coaches are committed to providing TRI³ Sports clients with sound and proven training methods which will aid them in achieving their goals.

You benefit from our individualized approach to training, to ensure that all your hard effort goes directly into achieving your goals. We limit our number of clients so that you get the full amount of attention that you and your program deserve.

Our attention to detail and performance through scientific analysis puts us on the cutting edge of fitness technology. We collect and translate technical data, using our knowledge of biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology and physiology, to determine your strengths, weaknesses, and training needs.

You will have access to our extensive experience in strength training, swimming, cycling, running, transitioning, stretching, nutrition, sports psychology, and racing. Our coaches have lived the sport, read the books, and got a few T-shirts in the process.

Combining analysis with experience and an in-depth knowledge of your needs and goals, our coaches will get the best from you to help you to realize your potential.

Ian Briggs (Head Coach) - Email Ian

Coming from a National track and field background, Ian now focuses on coaching multisport athletes, marathon runners, as well as some international level athletes.

Ian is a Sports Fitness Specialist (NASM), certified Personal Trainer (CPT) in both the USA and Australia, a USA Triathlon Level II Coach, USA Cycling Level III Coach, and a ASCA Level II Swim Coach. Ian has advanced certifications in strength training, nutrition, and endurance training.

Ian recently stepped down as Regional President for USA Triathlon (Northeast Region), and holds an MBA (International Business/HRM) from Australia’s University of New England and a Bachelor of Business Degree from Curtin University.

Ian has always been involved in sports and fitness, focusing on multisport competition and coaching over the past 10 years. His philosophy is to provide highly unique and individualized physical fitness programs to help people attain their optimum physical fitness capability (flexibility, nutrition, muscular strength and endurance, and aerobic endurance). He has been formulating and implemented advanced personal fitness training programs for many years.

Frank Duncan (Assistant Coach) - Email Frank

Frank has been working with and competing in the multisport field for the better part of 15 years. He has coached all levels of athletes from professional to newcomers in a variety of sports including triathlons, running, lacrosse and hockey. His approach is to train the mind as well as the body every step of the way. If the mind is not there, the body will not follow.

Frank has a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Bridgewater State. He holds his USAT Level I and USA Cycling Level III coaching certifications.

Frank has served the North East triathlon community as a member of the USAT Regional Board of Directors for three years. He was recently elected Vice Chairperson of the region.

Frank has been an athlete all of his life. He played national junior level hockey, cycled and played lacrosse growing up outside of Syracuse, NY. He currently resides, competes and coaches in the greater Boston area.

View a testimonial from one of Coach Frank's clients (All American).

Sandy Holt (Assistant Coach) - Email Sandy

Sandy has been competing in triathlons for over six years and has taught swimming lessons from novice to advanced swimmers since 2003. She has completed over 50 triathlons ranging from Sprint distance to Iron distance, off-road Xterra triathlons to long distance Adventure races. She has finished three Iron distance and seven Half Iron distance triathlons including two Half Iron World Championships.

She has gained significant advances in her triathlon abilities and has a passion and drive for further development. By applying her experience, knowledge and dedication to triathlon, she hopes to help others achieve their own personal goals.

Sandy is a proud graduate of Florida State University earning a Bachelor of Science (Meteorology). She has worked as a contract Hydrologist for the government since 2007. She volunteers for many events in Tallahassee (FL) and helps assist in weekend training workshops in the Tallahassee area.

Sandy has been a competitive athlete her entire life. She started as a gymnast at the age of 8 and competed for 7 years, later becoming a springboard diver for 4 years. Now she is an avid outdoor enthusiast who excels in the multisport lifestyle. She believes a healthy lifestyle is important by eating proper nutrition, exercising daily, and participating in activities you love.

Paul Frediani (Assistant Coach) - Email Paul

Has been in the fitness industry for 20 years as a personal trainer. He participated in his first triathlon in 1985. Paul is co-author of the book Tri Flex, strength conditioning for the triathlete and has written over10 books and numerous articles on exercise and conditioning. Currently a Master Trainer at the JCC, NYC. He has trained both professional and novice athletes.

Paul is certified by ACE, ACSM as Health Fitness Instructor/Fitness Coach, C.H.E.K 1 and is a Medical Exercise Specialist. He also holds certifications as a USA Triathlon 1 and USA Cycling 3 coach.

Paul draws on his personal journey of becoming a Golden Gloves and Pacific Coast Diamond Belt Lt Heavy Boxing Champion to coach, develop, convey, encourage and inspire both new comers and experienced athletes of all ages. His philosophy is that triathlons should not only be fun and challenging but the participation in them should enhance and expand one’s horizons, both the physical and mental. When an individual decides to train for a triathlon they are choosing a positive lifestyle which will result in healthy benefits in all aspects of life.