Meet our Coaches & Ambassadors

Our coaching team features podium finishers, All-Americans, world championship competitors, and Team USA athletes—with more medals and accolades than we can count. They stay at the forefront of the sport through ongoing education and multisport certifications, striving to be the best coaches in the nation.

Beyond their achievements, they’re approachable, knowledgeable, and fully dedicated to helping you reach your goals.

Meet our Coaches & Ambassadors

Our coaching team features podium finishers, All-Americans, world championship competitors, and Team USA athletes—with more medals and accolades than we can count. They stay at the forefront of the sport through ongoing education and multisport certifications, striving to be the best coaches in the nation.

Beyond their achievements, they’re approachable, knowledgeable, and fully dedicated to helping you reach your goals.

Alison Kreideweis

Founder & Coach

Visionary leader with 25+ years of experience in the tri industry. All-American & Team USA Member

Doc Golden

Coach & Ambassador

Specializes in open water swimming and working with beginners. 24x Marathon Finisher & Pacer

Olof Dallner

Coach & Ambassador

5x Ironman distance winner. 3x Spartan Race Champion. 3rd Overall Ironman + Kona finisher. Scientist and data analysis guru.

Jimmy Fernandez

Coach & Ambassador

Lives life to the fullest - Went from Fibromyalgia and chronic pain to Ironman & multi-ultramarathoner.

Dave Mendelsohn

Coach & Ambassador

100+ Marathon & Ultra Runner. Team USA member and Ironman Athlete. 10+ years coaching experience

Sascha Kreideweis

Bike Mechanic & Coach

USAT All-American triathlete, and cycling guru. Bike fitter / mechanic. Specializes in all things cycling.

Tara Bopp

Ambassador

Actress & athlete, who spearheads our strength and conditioning program. Resilient and determined.

Harry Neuhaus

Coach & Ambassador

Expert swim & tri coach with 10+ years experience. Represents Team Mexico on Age Group National Team.

Marty Munson

Swim Coach & Ambassador

Professional swim coach & marathon swimmer. Team USA member. Writer & Director for Men’s Health.

George Marroig-Tagle

Coach & Ambassador

20 yrs experience racing & coaching. Empire coach since 2010. Cycling guru, always up for an adventure.

Mimi Wang

Ambassador

Newest addition to our Ambassador team. Beginner to Ironman, proving anythings possible. Don't tempt her!

Zoe Sheridan

Ambassador

Former Division I swimmer, turned triathlete & distance cyclist. Young, enthusiastic & full of positive energy!

Sam Tergek

Ambassador

Sam’s athletic journey began as a cyclist. Having completed several century rides and Grand Fondos he was looking for a new challenge and his triathlon chapter began.

Emily Hardy

Swim coach

9-time NCAA All-American swimmer. 10+ years as an aquatics educator, coach, and leader. Licensed psychotherapist specializing in performance improvement, integrating mind-body connection into her work.

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Ready to Train with a Coach?

Reach out and we’ll match you with the right coach for your goals, experience level, and schedule.

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Ready to Train with a Coach?

Reach out and we’ll match you with the right coach for your goals, experience level, and schedule.

Connect Now

13 Years of Proven Success

150+

Tri Club members

400+

Athletes participating in programs, camps and clinics each year

14

Highly skilled and experienced Coaches & Ambassadors

30+

Stellar partners and sponsors to support you

13 Years of Proven Success

150+

Tri Club members

400+

Athletes participating in programs, camps and clinics each year

14

Highly skilled and experienced Coaches & Ambassadors

30+

Stellar partners and sponsors to support you

13 Years of Proven Success

150+

Tri Club members

400+

Athletes participating in programs, camps and clinics each year

14

Highly skilled and experienced Coaches & Ambassadors

30+

Stellar partners and sponsors to support you

The Empire Experience

Discover why Empire Tri Club has been voted the #1 Tri Club in the Northeast—year after year! Join a thriving community with expert coaching tailored to your training goals. Start your FREE 2 week trial today to see for yourself!