Coaches Helping Coaches
Learning directly from experienced coaches is a great way to further develop your own coaching skills and build confidence.
Find a Mentor
UESCA is deeply committed to helping coaches improve, grow, and continue to develop. One of the best ways to facilitate this is via mentorship. If you’re looking to be mentored by an experienced coach… this offering is for you!
Below is a list of UESCA certified coaches who offer mentoring services across various areas of specialization. When seeking a suitable mentor, please keep in mind that these coaches are unable to give legal advice or advice outside of their scope of practice and scope of knowledge.
UESCA’s involvement is to simply facilitate a way for coaches seeking mentorship to find mentors. As UESCA exists solely as the match maker, UESCA does not financially benefit from this offering and is not responsible for areas such as a mentor’s rate, or information/interaction between coach and mentor. Mentors offer services independent of UESCA and are responsible for any and all aspects of their mentoring services.
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Katharine Moustakes
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Katharine for Mentoring Services: Email questions to info@kath-letics.com
Schedule an appointment:
https://calendly.com/kathletics
Katharine’s Coaching Business Website: https://kath-letics.com
Type of Coach: Katharine is a UESCA Certified Running Coach and Personal Trainer
Location/Time Zone: Highlands Ranch, Colorado/USA Mountain Time Zone
Specific Areas of Expertise: Program design, 1:1 In Person and Online Coaching, Group Coaching Programs, Business Development, Coach-Client Relationships
Mentor Bio:
Katharine holds a BS in Hospitality Management with minors in Business, and Leadership and Communication. Her fitness credentials include: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Running Coach, Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. Katharine owns Kathletics, a hybrid training company that focuses on sustainable fitness. Her ability to meet people where they are at is her superpower. Athletes and mentees choose to work with Katharine because she is knowledgeable, communicative, and supportive. Alongside her professional experience, she is an avid trail runner, road runner, and weightlifter.
Nick Hancock
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Nick for Mentoring Services: Email nick@maximummileagecoaching.com or WhatsApp: +447476437333
Book an Appointment with Nick: https://calendly.com/nick-maximummileage/uesca-mentoring-call
Nick’s Coaching Business Website: https://www.maximummileagecoaching.com/
Type of Coach: Running (marathon and ultra), Strength training for runners, Performance Nutrition Coach
Location/Time Zone: GMT (London)
Specific Areas of Expertise: Start Ups, Business technology, marketing, social media, business financials, pricing, masters athletes, marathon and ultramarathon program design and coaching
Mentor Bio: Nick is the founder of Maximum Mileage Coaching, where he combines evidence-based training with the real-world art of coaching to help busy professionals and parents run their best marathons and ultramarathons.
Before going full-time as a coach, Nick held senior talent development roles at global companies like Stanley Black & Decker. This background gives him a unique edge as a mentor: he understands how to guide people through personal development, performance improvement, and—importantly—career transitions.
As a UK Athletics Licensed Coach, UESCA Certified Ultramarathon Coach, and Performance Nutrition Coach, Nick has coached hundreds of runners and built a thriving online coaching business from the ground up.
He now mentors other coaches on how to:
- Launch and grow a coaching business from scratch
- Navigate pricing, branding, and social media without overwhelm
- Build scalable systems for client onboarding and communication
- Develop a standout coaching philosophy that’s rooted in real-life impact, not just textbook theory
Nick’s approach is grounded, honest, and all about progress over perfection. He believes coaching is as much about people as it is about performance.
Matt Hanson
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Matt for Mentoring Services: matt@matthansonracing.com
Matt’s Coaching Website: www.matthansonracing.com
Type of Coach: Triathlon, Cycling, Running
Location/Time Zone: Castle Rock, Co (Mountain Standard Time)
Specific Areas of Expertise: Program Design, Business Development, Team development
Mentor Bio: I started my professional journey as a professor of exercise science. Once my career as a professional triathlete started to take off, I walked away from the classroom and began my coaching business. It started as just myself, then quickly escalated to having assistant coaches working under the MHRacing umbrella. My understanding of the human body and how it responds to exercise as well as my experience racing at the highest level is what helped me gain credibility as a coach. Building a coaching business from just me to having 10 assistant coaches has taught me a number of valuable lessons about how to build a business along the way. I spent eight years studying the human body and was a professor for seven years as well. When I left the classroom, I missed the teaching component and sharing the knowledge and experience I gained with others. I filled that void by mentoring the coaches who joined MHRacing and look forward to continuing that on by mentoring other new UESCA Coaches!
Faith Raymond
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Faith for Mentoring Services: coachfaith@runlongrunstrong.com
Faith’s Coaching Website: runlongrunstrong.com
Type of Coach: Faith coaches runners and ultrarunners
Location/Time Zone: Springfield, Vermont, USA, Eastern Time Zone
Specific Areas of Expertise: Program design, remote coaching, working with masters runners, business streamlining, athlete/coach communication, developing the athlete/coach relationship
Mentor Bio: I have been coaching since 2018 and while my target demographic is masters’ ultrarunners, I have athletes of all abilities on my roster. I have coached many runners to their first 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 50k, 50 mile, 100k, and 100 mile ultramarathons. I am also an ultrarunner myself, with several 100 mile finishes to my credit. I have worked with UESCA since 2020 and have assisted many coaches in launching their businesses and/or developing their coaching skills. I currently live in Vermont with my husband and our two fur-babies.
Karen Moser
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Karen for Mentoring Services: coachkaren@trilabendurance.com
Karen’s Coaching Website and Social: www.trilabendurance.com or IG @coachkaren_trialbendurance
Type of Coach: Triathlon, Endurance Sports, specializes in 40+ females
Location/Time Zone: Richmond, TX, US Central Time Zone
Specific Areas of Expertise: 40+ females, developing athlete relationships, program design, business development, time management, working with kids
Mentor Bio: I have been coaching since 2019 and for the most part have grown my clientele organically. As a mentor I can share what I have gone through to grow my business, how I manage my time, what I have done to market myself and things I wish I had time to do as a coach to market myself. I think the most important thing to learn as a coach is each athlete is an individual and your coaching cannot be just one style or you need to make that very transparent in the beginning. I relate my coaching to my kids, each one reacts differently to parenting, so you need to adjust. Know what you are willing to give as a coach.
Jim Rowe
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Jim for Mentoring Services: jim.rowe@playtri.com
Jim’s Coaching Website and Social: https://www.playtri.com/jim-rowe (website); https://www.instagram.com/coach_jim_playtri/ (IG account)
Type of Coach: Triathlon Coach, Personal Trainer
Location/Time Zone: Dallas, TX, USA; Central Time Zone
Specific Areas of Expertise: Program design, in-person coaching, marketing
Mentor Bio: Jim has been a triathlete since 2004, a triathlon coach since 2018, and a coach with Playtri since 2019. At Playtri he is a level 5 coach who works with adult triathletes and Team Playtri Elite (a top 10 ranked junior elite team in the US) and Coach Education Lead. In his role as Playtri Coach Education Lead, Jim works with new coaches, provides educational opportunities for all the Playtri coaches, and regularly leads workshops for age group athletes on topics ranging from changing a flat tire to nutrition & hydration for endurance athletes.
Allison Felsenthal, Founder and CEO of RunWithAlli Coaching
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Alli for Mentoring Services: Allison.Felsenthal@gmail.com
Alli’s Coaching Website: https://runafastermarathon.com
Type of Coach: Running (mile to marathon), Running Technique Coach, Nutrition Coach, Business Coach
Location/Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone
Specific areas of expertise: Mentorship, virtual coaching, 1:1 coaching, group coaching, marketing, social media, online brand-building, business coaching
Mentor Bio: Allison Felsenthal is a mentor and business coach for run coaches and fitness professionals who want to build and scale thriving online coaching businesses. As the Founder and CEO of RUNWITHALLI LLC, a successful run coaching company, Allison combines her experience as a competitive runner, coach, educator, and entrepreneur to help others transform their passion into sustainable and impactful careers.
Having developed her own brand from the ground up, Allison mentors others on the strategies, systems, and leadership skills necessary to build authentic coaching relationships, deliver high-quality training programs, and cultivate communities that promote client success and retention.
Allison’s approach highlights the significance of building trust, communicating effectively, and establishing oneself as both a coach and a partner in clients’ journeys. She collaborates with both new and experienced coaches, assisting them in navigating everything from client onboarding and programming to marketing, business operations, and leadership mindset. Believing firmly that success in coaching begins with connection, Allison empowers others not only to grow their businesses but also to leave a lasting impact on the athletes and communities they serve.
Rachel Laymon, RDN, LD, CPT
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Rachel for Mentoring Services: runwellbewell@gmail.com
Rachel’s Coaching Website: runwellbewell.com
Type of Coach: Running, ultrarunning distances from 5K to 100 mile
Location/Time Zone: Ohio, Eastern Time Zone
Specific areas of expertise: Business development, social media, virtual coaching program development and design
Mentor Bio: Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a running/ultra running coach, registered dietitian, and personal trainer. I work with athletes in my area, and in 10 different states through virtual 1:1 coaching. I offer assistance with nutrition and strength training plans in addition to run coaching. I started my business 5 years ago, and have been relying solely on my business for income for almost three years. I understand the fear of the unknown in starting your business, but I highly encourage you to make the jump and do it. It is the best decision I ever made and I would love to help you say the same!
Matt Whitehead
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Matt for Mentoring Services: matt@ultraruncoaching.com
Matt’s Coaching Website: www.ultraruncoaching.com
Type of Coach: Matt is an ultrarunning coach, personal trainer, and posture alignment therapist (for pain relief/injury prevention)
Location/Time Zone: Portland, Oregon, USA (pacific time zone)
Specific Areas of Expertise: Nutrition, pain relief/injury prevention, strength training, plyometrics, program/workout design (especially for ultras), examining research and what it means and how to apply it, owning/running a business (I’ve owned my own business for decades)
Mentor Bio: I love sharing my knowledge and experience with others through teaching and mentoring (which I’ve done for 20 years). I have a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and am a certified personal trainer, a certified posture alignment specialist, a certified advanced exercise therapist, and certified ultra running coach. I have experience competing in and coaching athletes in track (from sprints to distance), cross country, road, trail, and ultra running. I spend my free time reading research about sports nutrition, training adaptations, injury prevention, and human evolution.
Heather Hart, ACSM EP, CSCS
Learn More and Get in Touch
Contact Heather for Mentoring Services: CoachHeatherHart@gmail.com
Heather’s Coaching Websites: https://www.hartendurancecoaching.com and https://www.relentlessforwardcommotion.com
Type of Coach: BS Exercise & Sport Science, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Run (RRCA), Ultrarunning (UESCA) & Cycling Coach (UESCA & USAC)
I currently work virtually coaching runners, ultrarunners, gravel cyclists, and adventure racers, and also work in-person for the wellness department at a medical center, training healthcare workers at our on-campus gym.
Location/Time Zone: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina / EST
Specific Areas of Expertise: Exercise science, program design, strength training (including how to successfully design and implement a strength training program for endurance athletes)
Mentor Bio: I have been working in the fitness industry for nearly my entire adult life. In 2006 I discovered a love for running, and immediately pursued and earned a degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Coastal Carolina University in order to share my passion with others.
For the last two decades I have worn a number of hats in the fitness industry, such as working as an assistant in an exercise science lab, teaching group fitness classes, writing fitness articles for numerous publications, managing personal training departments in traditional gyms, coaching endurance athletes across multiple disciplines, and more.
In 2017, my husband Geoff and I founded Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching, and both almost immediately began coaching endurance athletes full time. Over the years we have built our business to include a number of assistant coaches who work with us. With our well rounded team of coaches we help everyday people all over the world achieve incredible strength and endurance goals – whether it’s running their first 5K or their fifth 200 miler, training for a sprint triathlon or a multi day expedition adventure race, getting in shape to pass a Military physical fitness exam, or getting back to training after an injury, and everything in between.
At the end of the day, I am a massive science nerd. While I truly enjoy helping people reach their fitness and sport goals, my passion lies in helping people understand the “hows and whys” behind exercise science, so they can take a more educated and confident approach to their own training. Once you truly understand the basics of exercise physiology and program design, it’s much easier to weed through the endless misinformation we see in both the fitness and coaching industries. This passion extends beyond my personal clients to new coaches in the industry as well. There is absolutely an art to coaching, and it can be intimidating to navigate programming when you are first getting started. Over the years I’ve been honored to have the opportunity to mentor dozens of new coaches, helping them to better understand and bridge the gap between the knowledge they gained in their certification materials and the application of that knowledge to real life scenarios, in order to help their own clients achieve their goals.
