MEET OUR COACHING TEAM & COMMITTEE
COACHES
Mark Peacock: Level 2 Coach
Mark Peacock, doesn’t look this fit anymore but breaks the camera if he tries to take a selfie now. Mark is a Level 2 diploma coach, coaches juniors and also adults outside of the Tristars, wishes he was Alex Dewar.
Daren Topham: Level 2 Coach
Daren has been doing triathlon for nearly 10 years and has been coaching for 6 years with NYP TriStars. You will find him coaching swimming at RGS and also the Run/Bike sessions at Ripon Racecourse through the summer.
Donna Riddler: Level 2 Coach
When Donna is not working as a Teaching Assistant, you will find her in training for Triathlon and has qualified for the European Championships in both 2022 and 2023. Donna completed her Level 2 course in 2022 and you will find her coaching swimming on a Wednesday evening and at the Racecourse during the summer season.
Andrea McAuslan
Andrea McAuslan: Level 2 Coach
Andrea, as well as our Chair, coaches Swimming on Wednesday evenings and the Bike-Run sessions at the Racecourse in the Summer. Andrea is a qualified PT and currently in training to be a Nutrition coach. Also Mum to 6 year old twins, who can’t wait to join the Tristars!
THE COMMITTEE
Chair: Andrea McAuslan
Andrea got into Triathlon in 2010, starting with the Ripon Triathlon and has since completed 4 Ironman Triathlons. She is passionate about getting juniors fit, healthy and active.
Membership Secretary: Andrea Swaine
Andrea got into Triathlon in 2015 and has completed a few sprint & olympic distance events, however, her main passion is cycling. Andrea is keen to encourage children and adults alike to get into the sport and you will always find her scheming new and fun ways to get people involved!
Welfare Officer: Louise Milllar
Louise is a mum to triathlon boys and is currently the Welfare officer. Louise is a keen athlete herself and if you don’t find her at the Swimming pool, she will be down at the Lake!
Secretary: Martin Clyne
When not driving the length and breadth of the county taking his kids to Triathlons, Martin has been spotted running a few trails, suffering a climb or two on his bike, or chasing that elusive sub-20min parkrun PB
Treasurer: Lou Reid
Lou is our current treasurer and also Mum to one of our Tristars. Although not a Triathlete, Lou is a very keen runner.