Podium Para
Our coaches have the experience and tools to train and develop paratriathletes safely and effectively. Whether you are looking to start your paratriathlete journey or qualify for the Paralympics, we have you covered.
Meet our Expert Coaches
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Shannon Clawson
Head Para & Strength Coach
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Chris Hammer
Pro Para Coach and 3x Paralympian
Why Podium Para?
Experienced
Our para coaches have years of experience working with adaptive and paratriathletes across all classifications.
Our coaches are trained and certified which means they understand the rules and regulations that govern paratriathlon competitions.
Dedicated
Podium Racing is dedicated to improving access and pathways to our sport. We have partnered with organizations like TrainingPeaks™ and Dare2Tri to assemble the best team and tools for athlete development.
We have also launched Podium Foundation™, a nonprofit with the mission of supporting adaptive athletes, elite and junior development.
World Class
Our coaches have worked with some of the best paratriathletes in the world and have experience at national, international and Olympic-level competitions.
What our athletes are saying…
Deb Chucoski- VI Athlete and Paralympic hopeful
“Training and racing at any level takes commitment . Shannon’s dedication to communication and building workouts provides the gains needed to compete on the elite level.”
Leah Kaplan- Para Triathlete national competitor