Coaching Staff

Kevin Mackinnon, Head Coach
Kevin has been coaching for more than 25 years and has been an inspiration to athletes, young and old, in the community and around the world. During that time he was a provincial and national champion runner at Queens University, Ontario’s Ironman of the year (1989), the winner of local and international triathlon and duathlon races, and was the second Canadian finisher at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii both times he raced there.

On top of all that competitive experience, Kevin has also coached many top age group and professional triathletes in Canada and the United States. Some of the athletes he has worked with over the last decade include Ironman World Champion Lori Bowden, ten-time Ironman Champion Lisa Bentley, five-time national champion Mark Bates, and many other elite athletes. He has also worked with provincial and national championship track and field athletes. He was, until recently, the coach of the University of Toronto Triathlon team.

He has written two books: “A Healthy Guide to Sport” and “Triathlon for Youth: A Healthy Guide to Competition.”

Greg Pace
Greg has been behind the Ontario Triathlon scene almost since it started. He was one of the founders of the Ontario Association of Triathletes, has served as the president of the association, and remains on the board of directors.

Greg’s extensive involvement in the fitness industry has helped him become one of the leading coaches in the province. His adult training groups have enjoyed success at every triathlon distance, while his kids programs are renowned for being upbeat and fun — Greg runs the very successful youth triathlon program at the Olympia Sports Camp in Muskoka during the summer.

Sharon Mackinnon
Sharon has coached with the Hamilton Olympic Club for a number of years. Sharon competed at the 1992 Olympic Trials, where she made the final of the 800m event, and has represented Canada on four national triathlon teams. Sharon will be a great role model and we look forward to her excellence in run coaching.

 

Grey Fairley
The Hammerheads are very happy to welcome Grey Fairley as a swim coach to our team on Monday and Friday nights. Grey has been coaching high level swimmers since 1995, and was a nationally ranked and National Record holder in the early 1990’s. Grey is also the owner of the Golden Horseshoe Aquatic Club.

Carol Chandler, Novice Coordinator
Carol has been with the Hammerheads since 2003. Chandler comes from a swimming background with the Hamilton Aquatic Club. Over he 8 year swimming career she set team records and won provincial Championships as a 10-and-under. Carol is an important part of our teams development stage as she has at one time or another coached all the younger athletes on the team. NCCP level: 1.

Jane Castelli    Jane is a running coach who has worked with the Hamilton Olympic Club Youth Development Program. Jane is a former National Champion in the 800m and has won a number of provincial and city championships in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, and cross country. Jane went to the University of Wisconsin on a full track scholarship where she studied kinesiology and health education.

Lee Hart

Lee is a former national level swimmer.  He has represented Canada at many world championships and recently competed at the ITU World Championships in Australia.  He is a Triathlon Canada certified coach.