From the boardroom to the finish line

I can’t recommend Coach Stephan Weyers enough for triathlon training. If you’re considering any triathlon distance, hit up Stephan. I’m extremely grateful for his guidance and the great training plan he put together to help get me to the finish line in Ironman Wisconsin. As a bonus, he introduced me to Poolesville-area riding—what a gem in the DMV!

Thanks, Coach!

I reached out to Stephan from Wingman Coaching because of his excellent reputation and mutual connections. In retrospect I realized that I lucked out big time having him as my coach.

Helping me from zero to Ironman 70.3 finisher in 9 months speaks for itself; behind the scenes was a plan and support that worked for me around the realities of a busy professional life.

I have no hesitation to recommend Stephan and team to anyone who wants to achieve their most ambitious goals.

Coach, you knocked it out of the park this weekend. I've never gone thru a program or had a coach outside of high school sports. Triathlon is HARD! It's awesome to have your guidance. Listening to me complain/panic in the water, gifting me the cadence meter, the camaraderie, advice on all things tri, the encouraging words on the sidewalk, your active participation, the countless high fives, LITERALLY pushing me up the hill, picking up NA Michelob Ultra for the finish and whatever else I'm missing.. you're the man. Grateful that you found triathlon & the desire to coach. I'm a better athlete because of you!!

Triathlon is obviously an individual sport, but Vichy was a reminder how much better it can be when there is a real team around it. And a large part of that was down to our coach, Stephan Weyers, who created the atmosphere and sense of community that made the whole experience what it was — as coach, organizer, supporter and friend.

When I didn’t believe in myself, Coach Stephan was there, never letting me count myself out. More importantly, his coaching, mentorship, and support gave me the tools I needed to finish my first Ironman 70.3—even without doing the majority of the training. My journey wasn’t about natural talent or a flawless training cycle. It wasn’t about perfect preparation or impeccable execution. In the end, my journey to the finish line was about trusting in the belief that Coach Stephan had in me, and letting that belief carry me to the finish line. I chose, as Coach Stephan said to his athletes before the race, to be my best self in as many moments as possible, from the minute I hit the water through to the race down the red carpet to a near-miraculous finish. Thank you, Coach, for the unwavering support, for your incredible mentorship, and for never letting me give up.

After 25 years in triathlon, I know how much dedication this sport requires. I also know that as I get older, the challenges feel different and it becomes a mental game as much as a physical one. Last year, I experienced my first DNF, which shook my confidence. Working with Stephan made all the difference. He helped me rebuild that confidence, feel genuinely prepared, and ultimately return to finish an Ironman 70.3 one year later.

One of the things I appreciated most was his ability to adjust my training plan when I had an unexpected surgery that kept me out of the pool. Instead of losing momentum or fitness, he helped me adapt safely and stay on track. Stephan seems to know exactly when I needed a push, when I needed patience, and when I just needed someone to remind me that I was still an athlete.

I would highly recommend Stephan to any triathlete looking for a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and supportive coach—especially anyone navigating setbacks, shifting life priorities, or continuing to chase meaningful goals as you age.