Triathlon Coaches
Michael Flynn (National/AIS Performance Director)
Michael Flynn is the National Performance Director for Triathlon at the Australian Institute of Sport. He is a Physical Education teacher by profession, but has worked in the high performance area of sport since 1990. His career highlights include:
South Australian Sports Institute, Coaching Coordinator (1990 - 1996)
Diving Australia, High Performance Manager (1996 – 1997)
Cycling Australia, High Performance Manager (1997 – 2004)
Bike New Zealand, High Performance Manager (2005 – 2007)
Union Cycliste Internationale, Training Department Manager (2007 – 2009)
Michael simply loves sport and being involved with people who have a passion for being the best they can possibly be.
Michael returned back to Australia to work with AIS Triathlon. He admires the actual challenge of the sport of triathlon whether at an age group level, Olympic distance or the ironman, as it's a tough sport.
Michael totally believes that Australian triathletes can dominate the world and he wants to be a part of that.
Michael brings to Triathlon an understanding of the difficulties of high performance sport and an ability to be involved with people who have clear and precise vision of what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Michael will also bring an unashamedly passionate viewpoint on success for Australians and an ability to look forward to the challenges that this area brings. He is able to look at solutions and build a positive vibrant environment for any athlete who wants to succeed.
Michael's background is primarily more team orientated, however he is sure that everyone involved will see the benefits.
Michael has no doubt that he will be able to create a team and an environment that allows athletes and coaches to excel in the international sporting arena and in particular both the Olympic Games and World Championships. Bring on LONDON 2012.
Michael believes triathlon has achieved incredible success in Australia and that he will work to ensure that the athletes can continue to succeed and maybe, just maybe, they will realise that they can raise the bar to another level and dominate the World not only London 2012 but for years to come.
There will be the obvious challenges for triathlon in the future with overseas competitors planning, training and striving to be the best. However ……… bring it on!
Australia will continue to set the standards and concentrate on what it does best. Australia will be ready.
South Australian Sports Institute, Coaching Coordinator (1990 - 1996)
Diving Australia, High Performance Manager (1996 – 1997)
Cycling Australia, High Performance Manager (1997 – 2004)
Bike New Zealand, High Performance Manager (2005 – 2007)
Union Cycliste Internationale, Training Department Manager (2007 – 2009)
Michael simply loves sport and being involved with people who have a passion for being the best they can possibly be.
Michael returned back to Australia to work with AIS Triathlon. He admires the actual challenge of the sport of triathlon whether at an age group level, Olympic distance or the ironman, as it's a tough sport.
Michael totally believes that Australian triathletes can dominate the world and he wants to be a part of that.
Michael brings to Triathlon an understanding of the difficulties of high performance sport and an ability to be involved with people who have clear and precise vision of what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Michael will also bring an unashamedly passionate viewpoint on success for Australians and an ability to look forward to the challenges that this area brings. He is able to look at solutions and build a positive vibrant environment for any athlete who wants to succeed.
Michael's background is primarily more team orientated, however he is sure that everyone involved will see the benefits.
Michael has no doubt that he will be able to create a team and an environment that allows athletes and coaches to excel in the international sporting arena and in particular both the Olympic Games and World Championships. Bring on LONDON 2012.
Michael believes triathlon has achieved incredible success in Australia and that he will work to ensure that the athletes can continue to succeed and maybe, just maybe, they will realise that they can raise the bar to another level and dominate the World not only London 2012 but for years to come.
There will be the obvious challenges for triathlon in the future with overseas competitors planning, training and striving to be the best. However ……… bring it on!
Australia will continue to set the standards and concentrate on what it does best. Australia will be ready.
Shaun Stephens (Program Manager)
Shaun Stephens commenced with the AIS Triathlon Program in February 2009 as the programs first Senior Coach. The position provides the AIS scholarship athletes with technical leadership and direction to ensure Australia remains a powerhouse in International Triathlon.
Shaun worked as Program Manager/Head Coach for the Queensland Academy of Sport Triathlon Program between 2000 and 2007, where he guided the QAS athletes and coaches to achieve outstanding success. He has been a member of Australia’s National Triathlon Team since 1999 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. Originating from a sport science background, Shaun served as sport scientist for the National Team leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and as Team Manager for the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, before moving into coaching.
As a coach, Shaun has achieved outstanding results, having coached athletes to multiple Olympic, World Championship and National Championship medals. He served as a Personal Coach for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and National Assistant Coach at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Most notably, Shaun coached AIS athlete, Emma Moffatt to a bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and has also guided Australian athletes to seven World Championship medals and 37 World Cup medals during his coaching career.
