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If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Welcome to our UESCA Coach Directory! Use the below search criteria to find the right UESCA Coach for you (** Please note, more robust location specific search criteria will soon be added). UESCA Certified Coaches have undertaken a high level of comprehensive, science-based coaching education to better serve their clients and help them achieve their goals.

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Meet Jason

I'm a reformed road marathoner now into trail running adventures. I use science to structure workouts to obtain physiological adaptations for success AND to help athletes discover what makes them want to go farther and dig deeper — in running and in life.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Stephanie

I grew up as a competitive swimmer and have been a dedicated triathlete for over 17 years. Today, I combine my love of sport with coaching and personal training to help athletes build sustainable fitness and long-term performance.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Rebecca

Hi, I’m Coach Rebecca! I’m a running & multisport coach. I’ve been an endurance athlete for over 30 years. I started coaching 16 years ago and earned my Master’s and Ph.D. in Exercise Science. Team Performance Project are runners, trail ultrarunners, adventure racers and SwimRun athletes.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Swimming
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Ryan

I'm Ryan Barresi, and I've been running and doing strength work for the last decade. With years of experience in both endurance running and strength training, I focus on creating well-rounded, customized plans for athletes looking to excel in ultramarathons. My approach blends the best of both disci

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Rachel

Certified Ultrarunning Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher; 5Ks to 50Ks to 100 milers!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Cal

Athlete, Coach, and Race Director
Sponsored by: @AltraRunning
2:19 Marathon | 2:51 50k
Professional Pacer & 3 x Guinness WR
Coach @HardloopRun
Race Director @TrailRacingOverTexas

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Alexandre

As an independent, specialized and certified coach, my work goes beyond simple training, I seek to offer a holistic approach that integrates conditioning, technique and mindset, with a focus on sustainable and high-performance results, standing out for my commitment to the process and excellence.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Gavin

I live in the Peak District, UK and actively participate in events from Parkrun to extreme technical Skyrunning and mountain ultras. My passion for running and deep understanding of training have inspired me to coach athletes, helping them enhance their performance and achieve their personal goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Krystyna

Hi! I’m KK – a British outdoor educator, expedition leader and idGuides' founder (when I'm on the clock) and an ultra runner and adventurer (when I’m not). I'm currently based in Indonesia, and specialise in leading treks, trail run training retreat & ultra trail journeys for training & exploration.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Martin

I help busy professionals train for ultras with confidence, structure and smart coaching—without burnout or sacrificing career, family or recovery. Providing personalised coaching to help you train smarter, race stronger and perform with confidence.
Online and ‘on the trails’ coaching available.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Yew Khuay

I am hiker turned runner, growing my passion from running marathon to ultra marathons, I found my interest in guiding and sharing knowledge with peers and gain trust from people around me on this topic. I have been invited to give numerous classes and running clinics to corporate clients and races.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Ken Andrew

A seasoned athlete with a storied football background and over 8 years of running experience and a daily runner of more than 300 days.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Klára

I'm a runner, a racer, a mom, and a coach for runners who want to push their limits. I've been passionate about running for over 13 years, and during that time I've traveled the road from hobby marathon runner to track athlete.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Tom

With Grow Beyond Coaching, I support you with expert and enthusiastic online coaching on your journey to achieving your running goals. I design tailor made training plans for your specific goals and circumstances. The plans include features to realize personal growth.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Ali

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Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
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Meet Michael

Started running... then fell down the rabbit hole and returned to school to learn everything I could about it.

Coaching 13+ Yrs
Registered Physiotherapist
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Kinesiology
UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
Running Injury Assessment and Treatment

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Hristo

My name is Hristo, and I’m the founder and head coach of the Bulgarian training group The Academy.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Rebecca

I enjoy helping others accomplish their goals. I have success on the road with distances of marathon and half marathon. Trails and other distances are not out of the picture. Training needs to be balanced, flexible, and enjoyable. I will also help with nutrition to support your goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Heather

I'm Heather Hart, Exercise Physiologist, CSCS, and co-founder of Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching. I help clients reach their endurance goals while making sure they never lose their love for their sport. I specialize in coaching ultrarunning, adventure racing, and strength training.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Rafael

Hi, I’m Rafael Sucre , a passionate runner and certified coach. I specialize in helping runners of all levels achieve their personal bests, whether you're preparing for your first race or aiming to improve your marathon performance.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Kendra

Hello! My name is Kendra Eerdmans and I am a certified running coach and personal trainer. I have a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (exercise science) from the University of North Dakota. I have been personal training for 6 years and am excited to help others find their running potential!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Kannan (Coach Kay)

Endurance coach, ultrarunner with 90+ marathon and ultra races, and founder of KaysFIT Academy. With 24+ years in engineering and leadership, and 8 years full-time as a coach and race director, offering science-backed, personalized coaching and leading OOTYULTRA, Bison Ultra, and Madurai Ultra

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Sergio

UESCA certified ultrarunning coach based in Macau, passionate about endurance. Experienced with regional trails and challenges, coaching part-time while continuing learning.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Mairi

As someone who took up running in her 40s to keep fit for hiking whilst away from the mountains, I am a latecomer to all things coaching and racing. I'm passionate about helping novice runners or those new to structured run training to achieve their goals, big or small.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Jean

As an experienced endurance athlete, two-time Ironman triathlete, ultra distance trail runner and marathoner, I believe that training for sports is an analogy for life. The skills that you develop through training can help you to perform better in all aspects of your life.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Leanne

I only started running in 2017 but immediately fell in love with it. I hired my own coach in 2018 and it was a game changer. In 2020 I decided to take a coaching certification because I wanted to share my passion for the sport and help other achieve their goals!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Angela

I currently have the endurance strength & conditioning certification, and will also be taking my ultra run coaching certification at the end of this year - I am to be able to provide a full package, especially to female athletes - to include nutrition, s&c and run coaching.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Karsten

German trail & ultra coach based in the Canary Islands. I combine sport science with real-world mountain experience. Athlete health and longevity come first. Evidence-informed, pragmatic, and honest—focused on building durable runners who perform when it matters.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Jeff

I’m a running coach dedicated to helping athletes master their running and bring out the best in themselves. I combine science‑based training with clear, practical guidance so you can reach your full potential. Running can be life-changing. I have experienced it and want to help others do the same.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Juan

My name is Juan Villegas, and I am a dedicated high-performance athlete and running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Ryan

Visit SpectrumRunning.com

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Geoff

I work with a wide range of athletes aiming at myriad goals.
I have Ultra athletes, 5K athletes, BQ athletes, OCR athletes, and am now working with Adventure Racers.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet William

Hello! I'm Willie McBride and I've been an endurance sports coach for 14+ years, specializing in running, ultra running, mountaineering, and other foot-based outdoor pursuits. I work with athletes of all levels to chase their dreams while sustainably balancing work, life, and training demands.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Ranjini

I am a passionate and experienced running coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their running goals. With a background in exercise science, biomechanics, and performance optimization, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

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Meet Steven

I am a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Ultrarunner, and hopefully your Running Coach. I returned to running in 2013 after a health scare and really started to delve into the running community in 2018. I have competed in and completed distances from 5K to 250 mile Ultras.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Michele

After 30 years of nursing, I have moved my office to the road and trails. My first pair of running shoes were my moms. Literally, I borrowed them when I wanted to run. They were the shoes that you would use "goo" on to keep the bottoms in shape. I ran in them until they died.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Lisa

I am a passionate and experienced coach with a diverse background in endurance sports, emergency response, and leadership. I have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to help athletes succeed.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Cycling
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

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Meet Nicholas

I am a 42 yo Father and Husband from New York City. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer as well as a UESCA Certified Running Coach. I weight trained and played sports my entire life and continue competing as a Marathon Runner for the last 17 years for multiple running clubs in New York City.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Kyle

Steady progress wins. I’m Kyle Stanley, a UESCA coach in Greater Boston. I help committed runners avoid the "Hare" trap of burnout by focusing on the "Tortoise" method: slow, disciplined consistency that reaches the finish line. Running changed my health and habits—let’s transform yours online!

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Trevor

I am a self-taught Ultrarunner whom found trail running in my mid-30s and have fallen in love with it as a discipline and way of my life. I truly enjoy days in the mountains and exploring new places on foot via the adventures ultrarunning can take you. I am also a husband & father of 5 young girls.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Charles

As a certified ultra-running coach, and personal trainer, my mission is to help athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re training for your first 50K or conquering a 100-mile ultramarathon, I provide personalized coaching plans, expert nutrition strategies.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Ryan

Dad | Athlete/Runner | Running Coach | Follower of Christ | HR | Ogden Marathon Ambassador | SLC Marathon Ambassador

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

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Meet Luke

My name is Luke and have been coaching online since 2006. Many know me from authoring the Hansons Marathon Method book series. I work mainly with intermediate and advanced runners.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
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Meet Stefano

I am Stefano and I will help you reach your personal goals, whether it's your first time running on trails or you want to improve your level of performance.
I am also certified as a breath coach and hypnotherapist (for the mental aspect of training).

Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Kristy

Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness is for those who want to try a different approach to counselling and mental health. We provide psychology services to people of all ages. We often combine movement and talk therapy in Airdrie, Cochrane & Calgary, Alberta.

Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Jennifer

I love working with beginning runners with big goals. Whether you're just getting started, or just starting to train "seriously," I'm here to help you understand how to become the best runner you can be.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

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Meet Lorenzo

Hi! I'm Lorenzo, an ultra running coach and airline pilot from Italy, extremely passionate about endurance sports and flying.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

10+ years

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Meet Bryce

I am a life long athlete with backgrounds in Triathlon (sprint to ironman), mixed martial arts, and my number one passion…RUNNING! I have enjoyed every distance from the mile to road marathons and ultra marathons. I love helping runners, new or experienced, reach their goals.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

3-5 years