Jonathan Wilkinson - Aus Triathlon DEVELOPMENT COACH
Jonathan is the Club President and an accreditated Aus Triathlon Development Coach, Jono has over a decade of experience in triathlon and multisport, competing across age group categories, and in all triathlon distances including multiple 70.3 and 140.6 Ironman events.Currently coaching our Sunday Swim Squad, many of the Novice program sessions, as well as individuals within the club, providing advice and programs covering all aspects of Swim, Bike and Run.
Bron Adams - Aus Triathlon FOUNDATION COACH
Bron has competed in triathlon since 1991 developing from a very, very novice triathlete to a top 20 female Ironman in 2000. Taking a break from triathlon after her 3rd Ironman in 2005, Bron rediscovered trail running in 2020 with the support of the Vikings tri run coach, Brendan Egan and club member training buddies, achieving solid age group results in the Stromlo 50 in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Bron also completed the Capital to Coast 100k stage race in 2022. Bron returned to triathlon in February 2023 (Husky Sprint) and is now training for challenge Canberra Olympic distance in November.
Bron has always had an interest in supporting other people to engage with triathlon and has coached cycling and triathlon with the Canberra Females in Training group and coached novice women's cycling in Brisbane. Bron has previously coached and coordinated Vikings novice programs (2006 and 2007).
Bron is an accredited Triathlon Foundation Coach, and is currently coaching the Novice program.
BRENDAN EGAN - Athletics Australia Lvl 2 Coach
Brendan is an accredited Level 2 Recreational Running Coach and has been the club's running coach since 2016. His purpose as a running coach is to provide opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities to improve their running performance and to embrace new challenges. Brendan's approach to coaching embraces the club's group training philosophy, enabling athletes of all abilities to train together, while also working directly with individuals to realise their particular goals. Brendan's coaching has supported athletes to achieve and exceed their goals from first-time novice triathletes through to ironman distance, as well as supporting runners through tackling their first Parkrun up to completing 100km ultras and everything in between. Through Brendan's sessions and coaching programs, athletes are offered the diversity of opportunities to support both road-based and trail-based events.
Luke Schofield - Aus Triathlon FOUNDATION COACH
Luke’s is Vikings Tri's freshest accredited coach; his triathlon experience started with the 2008 Sri Chinmoy joyathon and was supposed to be a one and done, tick a box thing but the triathlon bug stuck. Luke continued in triathlon and has successfully achieved multiple age group National Championship podium placings, Sri Chinmoy triple triathlon solo, Ironman Australia, and IM 70.3 world championship qualification. Other notable events completed include Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100km run, National Capital 10km swim, indoor rower marathon. He excited to bring 15 years of PE teaching experience into coaching the Viking triathlon club.
Corey Bacon - Aus Triathlon PERFORMANCE COACH
Corey Bacon is a highly accomplished high performance triathlon coach with a wealth of experience across elite sports performance and team leadership. Corey began his coaching journey with the Tuggeranong Vikings Triathlon Club back in the early 90s, where he initially focused on swimming and general coaching for the club.
With a background that includes serving as Head Coach for Triathlon Australia’s Paralympic Team, Corey guided his athletes to a remarkable gold medal victory at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. This was additional to the many age group podiums achieved on the world stage at all levels and distances. Corey has been a member of the local triathlon community for over 25 years and has represented Australia on numerous occasions at the Olympic and Middle distance triathlons. Corey brings a deep passion for multisport and an unwavering commitment to helping athletes of all levels achieve their personal best. Corey founded one of Canberra's premier clubs, Performance Triathlon Coaching, which became a cornerstone for developing world, national, and state champions. Corey has also been a driving force in junior development, nurturing many young athletes to the world stage.
As a leader in the triathlon space, Corey continues to share his knowledge and passion with the Vikings Triathlon Club and triathlon community. Whether working with beginners taking on their first race or seasoned competitors chasing podium finishes, Corey is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive training environment. His guidance not only focuses on athletic performance but also on building a lifelong love for the sport of triathlon.