Coaches

Ian Murray - Head Triathlon Coach

After coaching triathlon full-time for over 20 years I see the greatest results from guiding an athlete down the path towards mastery. The foundation of mastery is simple: consistent repetitions of specific workouts paired with excellent recovery. The details are complex: workouts must be appropriate in duration, intensity, and include an element that improves technique.

 

USAT Level 3 Coach

US Olympic Committee Development Coach of the Year

US Masters Swim Level II Coach

Former Total Immersion Weekend Workshop Director

Master Bike Fitter, fit instructor for both Fit Institute Slowtwitch & Guru Academy

USAC Level 2 Coach

NASM

Ian Murray - Head Triathlon Coach
Katie Godec - Head Swim Coach

Katie is an accomplished multisport athlete who has competed internationally in triathlon, ultramarathon trail running, swimrun, and long-distance open water swimming. She earned her USA Triathlon Level I Coach Certification in 2017 and is a US Masters Swimming Level I coach & Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) certified coach.

As Head Swim Coach for LA Tri Club, Katie works with all levels of adults to teach foundational swim skills and optimize technique in both the pool & ocean. In her Director role she oversees operations, sponsorships, marketing & events for LA Tri Club. When she is not coaching or creating, you can find Katie swimming in the ocean, drinking a fluffy cappuccino, or cuddling cute cats. 

 

  • USAT Level 1 Coach
  • US Masters Swimming Level 1 Coach
  • US Masters Swimming Adult Learn to Swim Coach
  • 1st Place AG Female Dwight Crum Pier to Pier 2024 & 2025
  • 1st Place AG Female La Jolla Pier to Cove 2024 & 2025
  • OTILLO Swimrun World Championship Competitor 2023
  • 1st Place AG Female Tiki Swim 2018
Katie Godec - Head Swim Coach
Andrew Santelli - Masters Swim Instructor

Andrew coaches beginner and experienced swimmers in the LA Tri Club Masters Swim Program - with mentoring and motivation to reach their personal finish lines. With a background in swimming and rowing, Andrew has been competing in triathlon since 2014 and certified by USA Triathlon as a coach since 2020. He has competed at the Sprint & 70.3 World Championships, led training for the Disney Triathlon Team, and currently coaches group swim workouts for LA Tri Club. 

Andrew loves to share the 'whys' behind each workout and never shys away from giving a swim workout a humorous theme. Professionally, Andrew works in Experience & Marketing for LA28 and holds a degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. and USC.

 

  • USAT Level 1 Coach
Andrew Santelli - Masters Swim Instructor
Carla Weier - Lead Performance Coach

I wake up at 5am everyday not to train, but to use my expertise to change the lives of my clients.  My background as a personal trainer, triathlon coach, and holistic health coach guide me to create specialized training programs and coaching to maximize overall health, fitness, and athletic performance of my athletes.  

 

LATC Performance Coach

USAT L1 Coach

NASM Personal Trainer

RRCA Running Coach

Holistic Health Coach

Competing in Marathons and Triathlon’s since 2006

 
Carla Weier - Lead Performance Coach
Eric Robb - Track Coach

Eric Robb is a former collegiate water polo player who raced his first triathlon in 2014. Since then, he has competed at the national level in the Non-Draft Olympic distance, and was a member of Age Group Team USA in 2022. He has also raced as a guide for visually impaired triathletes at the collegiate, Continnetal, World Cup, and World Paratriathlon series levels. He holds a Level I Coaching Certification in Short Course Triathlon and a Level 2 Coaching Certification in Paratriathlon. He is passionate about offering training programming that benefits athletes of all levels, from world-class competitors to first-time triathletes, and making triathlon a sport truly accessible to all.

 

USAT Level I Coach

USA Paratriathlon Level II

Eric Robb - Track Coach
Charlotte Coker - Youth Swim Instructor

Swimming has been a part of Charlotte’s life for as long as she can remember, and it's a passion she is excited to share with every child she teaches. As a competitive open water swimmer and instructor at Olympian Lenny Krayzelburg SwimRight Academy, she has had the privilege of teaching children of all ages, helping them learn water safety, build confidence, and master all four swim strokes.

Charlotte believes that every child learns at their own pace and strives to create a fun, patient, and encouraging environment where they feel comfortable trying new things and celebrating every achievement. Whether your child is getting in the water for the very first time or looking to improve their technique, Charlotte will help them become a strong, confident swimmer while making each lesson enjoyable. There's nothing more rewarding than watching a child overcome their fears, gain confidence, and discover a love for swimming that can last a lifetime.

Charlotte Coker - Youth Swim Instructor
Deb Carabet - Paratriathlon Coach

Coach Deb believes she can take you from I can’t to I can with confidence, resilience and a smile.

USAT L1 &  2 Coach 

USAT L1 & 2 Paratriathlon Coach

Integrative Nutritionist

 
Deb Carabet - Paratriathlon Coach
Caitlin Nicholas - Performance Women's Program & Youth Coach

I have coached all ages & abilities and have found my niche in coaching both youth/junior and female athletes. I have coached high school swimming since 2008 and currently teach history and coach both swimming and a triathlon team at Notre Dame High School. I also lead the adult women’s triathlon program, where I focus on building confidence, community, and performance at every level. For me, working with athletes—especially young adults and women—is not just a job but a vocation. My goal is to introduce and educate individuals in the sport of triathlon to create lifetime athletes.

USAT Level I Certification – since 2016
USAT Area Focus – Youth & Junior
Competition Background – Swimming & Long Course Triathlon

 
Caitlin Nicholas - Performance Women's Program & Youth Coach