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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 Nicole

I’m Nicole. I’m a runner, a mama to 2 boys, and a coach. With a Spanish father and an American mother, I grew up embracing my mixed-culture. This experience shaped both my approach to life and coaching. People are multi-faceted, made up of all our own unique attributes and experiences.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jamie

Hi, I’m Jamie—run coach & endurance athlete. I help runners train smarter, stay healthy, and enjoy the process. I especially like working with beginners and postpartum women getting back into running, with personalized plans that meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.

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

10+ years

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Meet Alyssa

15+ years of Coaching Experience - Biomechanics & Injury Prevention focus
25+ years of Racing Experience - Long course & Running/Ultra focus
12 years of Team Coaching Experience - DC Triathlon Head Coach
BS in Occupational Therapy & MBA

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

10+ years

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Meet Jeff

Running has been a passion of mine for over 20 years and I'm excited to share my love of this sport with others. I focus on what works best for my athletes and balance empathy with motivation to make my training plans fun and meaningful.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Nithin

I’m Nithin S S, an ultra-endurance (road & trail) runner, and a long-time student of human performance. My running journey began with curiosity and gradually evolved into a pursuit of mastery, discipline, and personal growth. I’ve learned that running is far more than a sport.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Eoghan

Over 10 years of ultrarunning experience, 5 years coaching. I focus on finding elements that make the process more enjoyable for clients. To put in the volume for these endurance events, it be enjoyable. Success for me is after goals have been met, clients come back because they miss training.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Ryan

Certified UESCA Ultrarunning and Strength & Conditioning

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

1-3 years

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Meet Andy

Hi, I am a UESCA and UK Athletics coach who is experienced in coaching endurance athletes in a variety of different events from 5K to ultramarathon on the track, road and trail. I have also have experience of coaching the running aspect of sprint duathlon to 'age-group' international level.

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

10+ years

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Meet Karen

After a few years of running as an elite master's marathoner who had qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, I have turned to running Mountain Ultra Trail races. I enjoy the science of running (nutrition and training) and use this and my experience to bring out the best in my athlete's!

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

10+ years

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Meet David

My mission is simple: to help 'normal' people complete their first ultramarathon and experience the growth, satisfaction and achievement that can only come from being truly outside your comfort zone.

This is a truly life-changing sport.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Carrie

I am a professional runner who wants to share the joy of running with others through coaching! I work closely with each athlete to help create the best training plan based on science, training history, and goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet LANCE

Hey there! I’m Coach Lance, Since 2012, I’ve been taking on some of the toughest ultramarathons—everything from 50Ks to five grueling 200+ mile races. Along the way, I earned a Top 10 finish at the inaugural Arizona Monster 300. I know firsthand what it’s going to take to go the distance.

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

0-1 year

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Meet Carl

Husband + Dad | Family Chiropractor | Endurance Coaching for Business Owners + Parents | Former 3x Division I All-American | UESCA Certified Coach| Train Hard. Lead Well. One Step at a Time

Feel free to reach out at [email protected]

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

10+ years

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Meet Gergő

Triathlon, Running and ultrarunning coach with 17 years of experience in endurance sports. Over these years I've been lucky enough to be part of the National Team and the Youth Olympic team of Hungary in triathlon. Furthermore, I've worked with world and olympic level coaches and athletes.

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 Steve

I’m a 65 year-old Ultrarunner, certified Ultrarunning Coach and brand ambassador for several endurance sports gear and nutrition companies. I’ve been a runner and cyclist for most of my adult life, and entered the Ultra world 9 years ago. I’ve since run 50 ultras from 50k to 100 mile distances.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Austin

I’m Austin Newblom. I coach all levels of runners competing in races from the 5K all the way up to 200+ milers. As a former smokejumper, I am especially keen on working with tactical athlete populations like military or first responders.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Louie

Hi, I’m Louie Niala, a competitive athlete with experience in track, road, and trail races. I’m also the head coach of our school’s track and field team, which regularly qualifies for national events. I coach athletes of all levels.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Sarah

Hi I'm Sarah – I'm a UK Athletics qualified running coach and now a certified UESCA ultrarunning coach. I love marathon distance and above, both as a runner and a coach. I'm also a Level 2 Gym Instructor, currently training to be a Level 3 Personal Trainer.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Nguyen

I’m Nguyen Thanh Phong, also known as "Nhí AK" in Vietnam’s trail running community. I’m a UESCA Certified Running Coach and head the Trail Running department at T-Coaching. I specialize in ultra-distance running and am passionate about building the local running community.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Mahmut

Hi, I’m Mahmut — co-founder of 568 Endurance and Coaching with a Master’s in International Sports Management. My running journey began in 2018, and what started as a personal pursuit quickly evolved into a mission to help others unlock their potential.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Teresa

I am a Navy wife, Navy veteran and Mom to 4 active kiddos. I am a hands-on coach, who knows life is busy and understands schedules can change. I will hold you accountable, but also be your biggest cheerleader.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Ben

Ben has been running as a high elevation endurance athlete for 8 years. His biggest races have taken him from the top of Colorado (Pikes Peak Marathon, 2023) to base of Everest (Everest Marathon, 2024). Ben brings extensive experience in evidence based endurance training for those seeking adventure.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Tamara

For me personally, there is nothing more empowering than to help others to achieve their ultra running dreams and support them to unlock their mind-body connection in a holistic way.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Santhosh

Founder of Runner’s High, a social enterprise and running community that changes lives through long-distance running. Coaching runners since 2005 from 5K distances to Ultra marathons, empowering many to make a lifestyle change. He works on various initiatives for inclusion in running.

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

10+ years

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Meet Davida

As a certified running coach and cancer exercise specialist, a breast cancer survivor, and a runner, I bring experience, knowledge & genuine passion to guide every breast cancer survivor on their running journey. My goal is to provide the knowledge & tools for each runner to succeed.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kaitlyn

My name is Kaitlyn, I live in Chicago and I have been coaching runners since 2019! Before coaching runners, I was (and still am) a certified personal trainer, primarily teaching group fitness classes. I've been a runner for over half of my life and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!

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

5-10 years

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Meet DJ

My commitment to you is to make you the best runner you can be, as I believe running is a powerful tool for self realization. My approach is simple- “We get better together."

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jackie

UESCA-certified running coach and mom of two with 8 marathons under my belt—including during pregnancy and postpartum. I offer custom plans for all levels, locally in Lake County, IL and virtually, blending endurance, injury prevention, and real-life support.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Paul

I am a USAT Level II, USECA Ultra Running, IRONMAN U and TrainingPeaks Certified Coach, & founder/head consultant for Revolution Endurance. I bring 23 years of experience educating and guiding athletes to achieve their endurance sports goals.

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

10+ years

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Meet Zoe

Microcosm Coaching is a human-first coaching organization that knows the best athletes don’t go it alone. That’s why Microcosm offers a diverse team of coaches with expertise in nutrition, mental health and performance that will help you sustain your love and passion for sport long term. Our coaches

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

3-5 years

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Meet Jessica

With a background in healthcare and a passion for helping people live a big, rad life, I help predominantly women and non-binary humans with not only running and lifting performance, but body image, lifestyle, habits and nutrition as well.

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

5-10 years

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Meet James

My name is James Glick. I created Appalachian Endurance as a way to share my passion for running with others. I am eager to use the knowledge and experience I have gained over the last 3 decades as an athlete to help you reach your own running goals.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Kristen

I find joy in the mountains, good books, and strong coffee. My love affair with running began when I was in grade school and has allowed me to explore the best and most vulnerable parts of myself over the past 20 years. I believe in sweating the details and working as a team toward big goals.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Amanda

Hi! I'm Amanda, a lifelong athlete (started racing in the 90's) and UESCA Certified Running and Triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience coaching runners and triathletes of all levels. I'm here to help you reach your goals without rearranging your life and having the most fun along the way!

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

10+ years

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Meet Ben

Hi - I'm Ben! I love competing in ultra marathons and spending days on the trails but I know running has it's challenges. I believe that running improvement should be a fun and positive process and I take pride in being here to support athletes at every stage of their journey.

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

1-3 years

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Meet DOMENICO

I'm an italian hybrid athlete

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

0-1 year

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Meet Scipio

Hi, my name is Scipio Bergkamp, a Dutch marathon runner and UESCA certified running coach. I have a BSc. in medicine and a MSc. in human movement sciences. I am based out of the Netherlands and provide personal coaching online and 1:1.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Francisco

Immense passion for running and passion for helping other achieve their running goals. I offer a completely personalized running coaching program, from anyone who has never run and wants to get into the running world to an experienced runner who wants to hit more goals!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Jason

Hello, glad you found me. As a Christian Life Coach and retired Army soldier, I found myself wanting to help others with nutrition and exercise. I am an avid runner and naturally positive.

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

0-1 year

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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 Daníel Örn

Hi, I’m Daniel. I am a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and a Strength & Conditioning Performance Analyst based in Gran Canaria. I work with athletes wanting to improve their running while staying healthy and strong.

Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Athlete Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
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Meet Martin

With over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship and being a life long athlete, I’m enjoying the challenge of thriving in difficult and uncertain environments over the long haul. As I started to coach family & friends around me, I realised the similarities in being a leader and being a Coach.

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

1-3 years

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Meet Michaelangelo

I help everyday athletes build the mindset, endurance, and structure to chase big goals — from their first 5K to their strongest 100K.

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

5-10 years

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Meet Miloš

I am UESCA certified running and ultrarunning coach. I have been coaching for approximately 4 years and helped runners to achieve their goals - to run the first half marathon, to complete 50km distance or to move up from midfield ultra trail runner to a podium contender.

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

3-5 years

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Meet Kerry

I have been a recreational runner for over 20 years. Running has been something that I have found so much joy in and my goal is to help others find that same passion. It's not about the paces you run or distances you cover - it's about showing up.

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

0-1 year

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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 Michelle

I am an Ultrarunning Coach & Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach who has finished 12 races of 100 miles or more since 2020, including Cocodona 250. I firmly believe that anyone can run ultras, and that there is a world of incredible possibility waiting just beyond your comfort zone. Run with me!

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

1-3 years

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Meet Brian

As a coach, I have the privilege of helping athletes achieve their dreams. Whether it's a professional athlete striving for the win or a beginner just starting, I believe that every athlete deserves personalized attention and guidance in order to reach their goals.

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

10+ years