Head Coach
Mick is the Head Coach and runs the training programme for pentathlon. Mick is also a GB Pentathlon & Pathway Coach. His qualifications include: *Level 3 Triathlon Coach* *Open Water Coach* *Level 3 Swimming Coach* *Laser Run Coach* Mick is an incredibly experienced and successful open water swimmer, Pentathlete and triathlete, being one of the first men to take part in Triathlon in the UK, when it was first introduced. Mick competed at a high level and gained many titles. When he isn't busy coaching our pentathletes, Mick finds time to continue his love for swimming at his local pool.
Assistant Head Coach
Natalie joined the LPA in Jan 2024, with 5 years experience in swim instructing and coaching. Natalie has completed three 70.3 Ironman competitions, aswell a three woman English Channel relay swim, in 2023. Her qualifications include: *Level 2 Swim Instructor* *Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach* *STA Open Water Coach * *STA Disability Swimming Award* *British Triathlon Group Coach*
Shooting Coach
Since 2011 Phil has focused his time on coaching pistol shooting and Laser Run at schools and clubs across the South West. Phil leads by example competing at Laser Run in the Masters category since 2017- representing GB at UIPM World & European Laser Run Championships. Away from competing, Phil is heavily involved with the management and delivery of the sport, holding both regional and national roles in Laser Run and Triathle, as well as being an active volunteer at club, regional, national and international level. Phillips qualifications include: UIPM Level 2 Judge PentathlonGB Laser Run Team Manager & Coach PentathlonGB Triathle Shooting Coach Chair-PentathlonGB South West British Shooting South West Regional Coordinator PentathlonGB Volunteer at International, National, Regional & Club Events
Fencing Coach
Sandra's qualifications include: FIE Diploma (issued by the Hungarian institute of physical education) British Fencing Level 3 Épée Level 2 Foil and Sabre
Shooting Coach
Alan is a fully qualified shooting coach and leads our pistol shooting sessions here at Leweston. Alan has competed for many years and continues to take part in competitions.
Shooting Coach & British Triathlon Foundation Coach
Richard has been coaching and mentoring for over 10 years, and is a volunteer Academy coach qualified in laser run and British Triathlon. He also competes in Triathle, Biathle and Laser Run events in the Masters category and has represented Team GB in the World and European Triathle and Biathle Championships. Outside of competing Richard is the Head Coach and Operations Manager for the British Army Modern Pentathlon, introducing military personnel to the sport whilst encouraging and assisting future elite athletes in reaching their full potential. Richard volunteers for PentGB, supporting their annual events and coaching in community projects.
Fencing Coach
Neale moved into coaching Epee in 2003, having competed to World Cup level for GB, and winning two Commonwealth medals for Wales. He completed his coach education with a FIE Diploma in Croatia and Hungary studying under Olympic Coach, Octavian Zidaru. Between 2012 and 2016 Neale was appointed by British Fencing as coach for the GB Junior Squad, accompanying the GB Junior team to numerous European and World Championship events. He has also managed Senior and Junior Commonwealth Teams for Wales, and has experience of coaching students at all ability levels, from beginner to Championship level. In 2023 Neale returned to competition at veteran level, qualifying for the GB team for the World Championships in Doha in 2024 and Bahrain in 2025.
