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MEET THE COACHES
​East Grinstead Tri Club provides weekly training sessions run by BTF qualified coaches to help you improve your fitness, technique and skills in a safe, friendly and structured environment.
We are lucky to have a great team of coaches, with a wide range of experience and backgrounds. They all have their own story on how they got started - read on!
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Martin Darlison
Head Coach
BTF Level 3 / High Performing Coach Programme
South-East Region Participation Coach of the Year 2025
I started Triathlon 40 years ago as a founder member of EGTC and had little idea but a lot of fun organising the first EG Triathlon. I have since competed at many distances and Age Group European and World Championships. My coaching career started over 20 years and am motivated by developing athletes to achieve their goals and realise their potential, from novices to World Championship age group level. Every athlete is different, so I focus on providing specific advice to achieve individual success covering technique skills, conditioning, tactical knowledge and race skills.
Joan Wingfield
BTF Level 2
I’ve been involved with East Grinstead Triathlon Club for about 25 years. I started out as a swimmer and runner and rediscovered cycling when I joined the club. I’ve competed at sprint, standard and long-distance triathlon. I competed at European Age Group Championships in Geneva in 2015, after which I injured my knee and have struggled with running ever since – but in September 2025, to my great delight, I completed a sprint triathlon. I have been a Level 2 coach since 2014 and have really enjoyed seeing club members develop and take on new challenges.
Nick Kay
BTF Level 1
I have over 13 years of experience helping athletes achieve their goals in endurance sports. My passion for fitness began in my youth, when I competed in swimming for the Borough of Croydon and Surrey, specialising in breaststroke. Joining East Grinstead Triathlon Club introduced me to the principles of structured training and competitive preparation, which sparked my enthusiasm for triathlon and multisport events. Since then, I have completed two full Ironman races, numerous half-distance triathlons, standard and sprint events, marathons, and most recently, added aqua bike to my list of achievements.
Keith Roberts
BTF Level 1
BTF Strength & Conditioning
My journey to coaching came through being inspired by the people coaching me at the time, and a desire to return something to our brilliant club. I qualified 6 years ago, and specialise in swim, static bike and strength & conditioning. I have competed in club colours for 15 years, all over Europe and the UK to half Ironman distance. I am also club membership secretary, which allows me to bring new members into the club and then coach them too, and really enjoy seeing people evolve and enjoy the training and club environment, the social side too.
Georgina Chadd
BTF Foundation Coach
I joined EG Tri Club as a change from playing Netball. I’d always enjoyed being active but wanted to challenge myself so thought I’d give Triathlon a go. Several years later, I decided I wanted to give something back to the club in the form of coaching. I thoroughly enjoy coaching and sharing what I have learnt as a participant to both older and newer members of the club. There is nothing more rewarding as a coach than seeing something click with someone you are coaching.
Fran Davis
BTF Level 2
British Cycling Level 2
BTF Strength & Conditioning
My first triathlon was the club’s Try-a-Tri in 2012. I’d just learnt front crawl, hadn’t cycled since my childhood Raleigh Chopper days, and could barely manage the 2.5km run. I loved every minute and joined the Club. Since then, I’ve qualified as a British Triathlon and British Cycling Level 2 coach and I’m also a qualified Strength & Conditioning coach. I compete regularly locally, and at international GB Age Group level. My coaching philosophy is science-led, focused on consistency, developing confidence, and explaining the why. I truly believe anyone can achieve their triathlon goals by taking that first step.
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Karen Mycock
BTF Level 2
​As a coach I try to help beginners and improvers to make small changes that make this sport of ours more fun, by improving confidence and technique. As an athlete I enjoy running and lead a social run on a Tuesday night.
Andy Peel
BTF Level 2
BTF Strength & Conditioning Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor
Level 4 S&C (in progress)
I never enjoyed running, could not really swim and the bike was a means of transport in my youth. GB Age Group qualifications at all four major distances and more than 80 other races later, I can relate to most triathlon experiences other than those of the naturally talented. I get most enjoyment as a Coach helping club members achieve their Triathlon goals, whatever they may be.
Alaric Marsden
BTF Level 1
I fell in love with triathlon after a sprint distance race at Hever Castle in 2013, after which I joined the club to learn how to do it properly! Having hugely improved with the amazing guidance from our wonderful team of coaches, I decided to become a coach myself a few years back. The club to me is about continuously learning new skills in a very friendly and supportive environment which caters to all abilities. It’s a real honour to be a coach - a really enriching experience and great opportunity to help others enjoy the sport I enjoy so much.
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