"Coach Tom"
Thomas MacPherson
IRONMAN ranked Coach Tom as the #1 non-professional athlete in Canada and 10th in the world aged 30-34 in the 2019 season. Tom is a full-time coach, 4-time Olympic distance nationals qualifier, 2 x IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and multiple IRONMAN Gold ‘All World Athlete’. Coach Tom is attending the University of Michigan to obtain his Master of Applied Data Science to assist in the more data-dependent style of coaching he believes in. Coach Tom is an award-winning and internationally published scientist who spent nearly 10 years in New York City as a molecular biologist in preclinical pharmaceutical development. He utilizes this experience to critically read and analyze scientific literature in exercise physiology and sports nutrition and applies the latest and greatest research to his athletes.
Coaching Purpose:
"To bring enjoyment and self empowerment to people of all capabilities. After nearly 10 years of developing pharmaceuticals for sick patients, I realized the importance of preventing such diseases. At TRI&TRI, we not only focus on success and self-improvement but health and longevity in the sport."
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz 2017
- 13th Age Group/66th Overall
IRONMAN 70.3 St.George 2018
- 19th Age Group/ 73rd Overall
ASPEN VALLEY HALF MARATHON
- 2nd Male Overall
IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder 2018
- 6th Age Group/25th Overall
IRONMAN COZUMEL
- 10th Age Group/34th Overall
IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka
- 5th Age Group/25th Overall
EDUCATION
Honors Bachelors of Science - Human Genetics
Master of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
In Progress - Masters of Applied Data Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Ironman Certified Triathlon Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach by NASM
Performance Enhancement Specialization by NASM
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Swim Smooth Coach Education Program
