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Highlights

Supported 23 (and counting!) athletes in progressing from amateur to elite.
 Long Distance Triathlon:
  • 2nd (2014), 4th (2016) place Ironman World Championships, ​5x Ironman wins - Ben Hoffman
  • 3x Ironman wins - Chris McDonald
  • 17th place Half-Ironman World Championships (2015) - Sue Huse

Sprint + Olympic Distance Triathlon:
  • 4x USAT Collegiate Club National Championships podiums - Ben Hoffman (2006), Erika Ackerlund (2016 x2), Ernie Mantell (2017)
  • ​2x World Triathlon podiums (2019), 10th place WTCS Hamburg (2021) - Erika Ackerlund
  • 10x USAT All-American Age Group Athlete (2010-2019) - Jeremy Oury​

Running:
  • 3rd place UTMB (2012) - Mike Foote
  • 3rd place USATF 50 Mile Championships (2016), 12x long distance trail wins - Anna Zielaski
  • US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier (2016) - Trisha Drobeck
Cycling:
  • UCI C2 cyclocross win (2011), 3x Canadian Cyclocross Worlds team, top 50 World UCI Men Elite Cyclo-cross Ranking - Craig Richey


athlete stories

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Charisa clarkson (wernick)

"Elliot has coached me for 9 years and through the majority of my 6 years racing as a pro triathlete. Over this time one of my favorite aspects of his coaching is the fact that I don't feel like we repeat workouts at all. Elliot manages to keep me healthy and can adjust my training from full-time pro level to hectic life-with-a-one-year-old and most running level without feeling like we made adjustments at all. He has an ability to push me in workouts without pushing me over the edge to injury."
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ben hoffman

"Elliot Bassett is a long-time friend, previous coach, and training partner. Having raced with him during our collegiate years, I sought his guidance as a coach while chasing the top levels of long-course racing. Together we earned many wins and top-level international finishes while laying the foundation of a successful career in professional triathlon. Elliot is a great coach because he has a firm grasp on training fundamentals and science, an intense passion for endurance sport, a keen sensitivity to each athlete's unique needs, and the ability to keep things fun and engaging."

Knowing when to seize the day. (Slowtwitch, Oct. 2014)


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kelly fillnow

"Elliot is a fabulous and extremely knowledgeable coach. I love his attention to detail and how he cares about each athlete he coaches. He understands what an athlete needs and adapts the training to allow them to be successful. I loved how he kept training fun and exciting so burnout was never in question. His weekly calls ensure he knows how the athlete is handling the load both from a physical and mental standpoint. I highly recommend Elliot if you are looking to take your racing to the next level!"

Athlete Success: A Modified Taper Leads to Better Results. (Training Peaks, Aug 24, 2015)

current and previous elites

ERNIE MANTELL  2017 - PRESENT, TRI
ERIKA ACKERLUND  2015, 2019 - PRESENT, TRI
CONRAD SANDERS  2018 - 2021, TRI
Fiona Moriarty  2019 - 2020, tri
Spencer Ralston 2020 - tri
DANIEL PEARSON  2019 - 2020, TRI
lauren harrison  2013, 2016 - 2019, tri
kelly fillnow  2015-2018, tri

chris mcdonald  2012 - 2016, 2018, tri
Charisa clarkson (wernick)  2011 - 2018, tri
craig richey  2010 - 2018, cycling
justin park  2016-2017, tri
matt lieto  2013 - 2017, tri
anna zielaski (Russell)  2013 - 2017, run
andrew drobeck  2011 - 2017, tri
jesse vondracek  2009 - 2017, tri

blake becker  2016, tri
derek garcia  2016, tri
katya meyers  2014 - 2016, tri
ben hoffman  2004 - 2016, tri
bree wee   2015, tri
dylan gillespie  2015, tri
mathias hecht  2015, tri

jason watson  2014 - 2015, tri
sue huse  2012 - 2015, tri
jen luebke  2012 - 2015, tri
trisha drobeck  2012 - 2015, run

mike foote  ​2012 - 2013, run
ian mikelson  2012 - 2013, tri

university of montana triathlon club athletes 2003-2006

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PERSONAL COACHING FOR TRIATHLETES, CYCLISTS, AND RUNNERS. BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONALS.


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