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COACHING THROUGH TRUST AND CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION

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MEET OUR Coaches

The Fly Tri Racing coaching team are certified coaches committed and passionate to helping athletes achieve their goals through endurance sports. Whether that extends from learning a sport to competing in high-level events, it doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a pro. We have a coach for you. All you need is the desire to get out of your comfort zone and cultivate into the athlete you desire to be. Our coaches work on high-touch communication putting in trust with each other. We say “coaching through trust and consistent communication” is the key to a great partnership between the athlete and coach. 

Triathlon and Running Coach in Tyler, TX

William Ritter

Head

Running | triathlon coach

EMAIL: william@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Coaching since 2009.
  • Strengths: Running, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Cross Country/Track, 5/10k, Half, Marathon, Technique (triathlon swim, bike, run), Youth & Junior, Women specific,  

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Track & Field Level III Endurance Coach
  • USA Triathlon Level II Short & Long Course 
  • USA Triathlon Level I Youth & Junior 
  • USA Track & Field Level II Youth 
  • USA Track & Field Marathon Specialist 
  • USA Track & Field Cross Country Specialist
  • USA Cycling Level III Coach
  • IRONMAN U Coach
  • Tri Sutto Coaching Certified 
  • TrainingPeaks Level II & Power Coach
  • 80/20 Endurance Coach   
  • Kinesiology degree, UT Tyler 
  • Former Head XC/TF @ Cumberland Academy 2017-2022 & 2016 Assistant XC Coach @ Bishop Gorman 
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Running Coach in Tyler, TX, Terrell, TX, and Canton, TX

Kevin Green

Senior

Running Coach

EMAIL: kevin@flytriracing.com  

 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 
  • Strengths:  Marathon Running

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Track & Field Coach
  • USA Track & Field Marathon Specialist 
  • 16 Marathons & 38 Half Marathons 
  • Sub 3 Boston Qualifier 
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DJ IVIE RUNNING COACH

DJ IVIE

Senior

Running Coach

EMAIL: dj@flytriracing.com  

 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 
  • Strengths: 5k/10k, Marathon, Ultra Running, Cross Country & Track

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy Certified Running Coach 
  • Sub 3 Boston Qualifier
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Sarah Hankla

Senior


Triathlon &

rUNNING coach

EMAIL: sarah@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 

  • Coaching Since 2008
  • Strengths: Beginners, Intermediate, Youth & Junior, Bike fit 

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Triathlon Coach
  • USAT Long Course & Short Course Specialist  
  • Play Tri Coaching Certified 
  • Bike Fit Trained by John Cobb & SICI 
  • 2 X Ironman Finisher & IRONMAN® WORLD Championship Kona Qualifier & Finisher 2023 
  • Boston Qualifier & Finisher 2023 
  • Former High School Girls Cross Country Coach @ Grace High School 
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Triathlon and Running Coach in Tyler Texas

Brett Klesitz

Associate


Triathlon | RUNNNIG coach

EMAIL: brett@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Strengths: Olympic, Ironman 70.3, Ironman, Half Marathon, Marathon 

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Triathlon Level I
  • BS Health Exercise and Sport Science,Texas Tech University
  • 2X Ironman | 9:47:17 PR 
  • 3X Sub 3 Boston Qualifier | 2:40:17 PR
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Coach Devin Johnson a triathlon and running coach in DFW

Devin Johnson

Associate


Triathlon | RUNNING coach

  • EMAIL: devin@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Strengths: Safe return to running biomechanics, Olympic, Ironman 70.3 Ironman , half marathon, and marathon

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USAT Level 1 Coach
      

  • BS in Kinesiology with Exercise Science focus, UT San Antonio

  • Doctorate of Physical therapy, UT Southwestern

  • Multi-time Ironman 140.6 and Ironman 70.3 finishe

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Coach Loni Grine a triathlon coach in Denver.

Loni Grine

Associate


Triathlon coach

  • EMAIL: loni@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Coaching since 2011
  • Strengths: Beginner & intermediate athletes, triathlon preparation, strength development, corrective exercise, sustainable behavior change, nutrition coaching, active aging, and helping athletes build confidence through consistent training.

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATION

  • USA Triathlon Level I Coach

  • USA Triathlon Short Course Specialist

  • 9X IRONMAN 70.3 Finisher

  • Competitive Triathlon Team Athlete

  • AFAA Personal Training Certified

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • NASM Behavior Change Specialist

  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach

  • 3X RAGBRAI Finisher

  • Hiked 15 14,000+ft Mountain Peaks

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics

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Ryan Tully Houston TX Run Coach

Ryan Tully

Associate


Running coach

  • EMAIL: ryan@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Strengths: Marathoning, Ultra’s, Beginner to advanced runners, Aging athletes, Weight loss.  

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATION

  • United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy Certified Running Coach 
  • Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional through the AACVPR
  • Degree in kinesiology from Texas Tech University
  • Nearly six years of experience as a clinical exercise physiologist
  • Professional experience with individualized exercise prescription, progression, risk-factor management, and behavior change
  • 2X Boston Marathon qualifier
  • Ironman finisher
  • Competitive experience across multiple running distances
  • Able to relate to athletes beginning from very different fitness levels
  • Evidence-based approach balanced with practical, real-world application
  • Emphasis on sustainable development, consistency, and adapting training to the athlete’s life
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