Run & HPS Coach
Jodie Stimpson
World-class endurance athlete and coach. Double gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and runner-up in the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series. Now leads Run Like a Pro.
pro athlete · British Triathlon Certified
The SLAP Coaches
Expert guidance. Proven results. Lifelong passion for the sport. Our certified coaches have years of swim and triathlon expertise, helping athletes of every level navigate their journey with confidence. We combine elite, science-backed instruction with a supportive, real-world approach—ensuring your training fits seamlessly into your life while helping you crush your goals.
10+
Coaches & staff
60+
years coaching
All
Levels & ages
365 days
year-round coaching
Head Coach
Sara McLarty
sara@swim-like-a-pro.com
Creativity and passion are two words that best describe Coach Sara's methods at group training or during private coaching sessions. Her personal sporting career spanned 15+ years of racing as a professional athlete while representing Team USA and winning medals at multiple World Championship events. Today she focuses on traveling to local, national, and international events with the SLAP Tri Team athletes to cheer and support.
USA Triathlon Coach: Level 2 & Youth/Junior
US Masters Swimming: Level 2
Professional Triathlete 2005–2022 · 2× Pan Am Games
Professional Swimmer · World Champs silver & bronze
USA Triathlon Elite Team Leader (2015–2021)
Ironman race announcer (2023–present)
The full team
Coaches on deck for you
Triathlon Coach
Todd Shellenberger
30+ years of racing and a decade of coaching. Two-time Ironman World Championship qualifier (2014 & 2016) with 150+ races completed. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
USAT Level 1 · Youth/Junior · NASM-CPT
Youth Coach
Kris Koepp
Developed a highly successful youth program in Minnesota, coaching National Champion athletes, before moving to Clermont. Blends technique with mentoring that builds resilience and a lifelong love of sport.
USAT Level 1 · Youth & Junior
Triathlon & Swim
Beth Baumgarten
220+ races including the Ironman World Championship and three Boston Marathons. Coached triathlon and swimming since 2009 and leads our Try-a-Tri program. "Practice + Persistence + Perseverance = Performance!"
USAT Level 2 · USMS Level 3 · ACSM
Youth Coach
Fiona Davoudi
An NCAA college triathlon graduate who earned her pro/elite license in 2025. Now bringing that experience to the 
youth triathlon team, helping young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love for the sport.
Professional triathlete
Cycling Coach
Don Jackson
10+ years coaching cycling and 20 years in adaptive sport. SOCOM Head Cycling Coach with 19 Warrior Games medals and three collegiate national championships at Army West Point.
USA Cycling Level I · MRT
Swim Coach
Adam Nehama
A lifelong swimmer eager to share his knowledge and experience with the SLAP family. He believes training should be fun as well as challenging — and the fun is what keeps people coming back.
US Masters Swimming Level 2
Youth Coach
Jack He
Passionate about helping young athletes grow through triathlon. Coach Jack brings energy, patience, and encouragement to every session with the , building skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of the sport.
USAT LEvel 1 · professional triathlete
Youth Coach
Melissa Jackson
Melissa brings energy and encouragement to the SLAP Youth & Junior Team. Outside of coaching she races triathlons, Hyrox, Spartan, and adventure races — and serves as a local law enforcement officer, modeling the same determination she inspires in her athletes.
Youth & Junior Team
Team Manager
Amanda McKnatt
A true local to the Clermont/Minneola area and mom of three. Amanda schedules lessons and keeps the 
organized, finding joy in cheering others toward their goals.
Stetson University · Business Management
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