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Bern and Nic live and train on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. They have been involved in Triathlon since 2004 after watching a friend compete in Ironman Australia. Since then they have competed in over 150 triathlons over all distances in Australia and abroad. Together they have the skills and experience to maximise your potential.

Bern Ward

I have competed in Triathlons over all distances as well as running, ocean swims and numerous other events. Through consistent, focussed training I have worked my way up to achieve age group podiums in 70.3 and Ironman whilst working at a senior level in management for a large corporate. I have always trained with the simple goals to be the best I can, and enjoy the sport and lifestyle.

I have been coaching since 2007, assisting on a number of Triathlon NSW development squad camps. I coach a small group of athletes both face to face and online from around Australia and enjoy working with athletes who are committed to achieving their best.

Coaching Credentials:
L2 Triathlon Performance Coach
L1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Teacher of Swimming
Road and Track Skills Cycle Coach
Training Peaks Certified Coach

Athletic Accomplishments:
Ironman World Championships 2009
Ironman PB 9:24
Age group podiums at IM/70.3 through to Sprint

Nicole Ward

I’m a Mum and ex-Professional Triathlete, who works as an HR Consultant, as
well as balancing my passion for coaching and developing others. I took up
Triathlon in 2005, and quickly became a competitive age group athlete winning 2
Australian titles and turning professional in 2007. As a professional athlete I
achieved a high level of success competing at World Championships, securing
over 25 Professional Podiums- including an Australian title and 5 Ironman
podiums, whilst also balancing my busy corporate career.

I started coaching in my early years and have always loved to help others perform at their best.  Whilst coaching for many years this has been my primary focus since stepping back from professional racing in 2013. I play a very active role in the triathlon community at camps and events, and with limited time to train I now enjoy competing as a age group athlete.  I love to work closely with athletes of all ages and abilities and drive high performance and participation, particularly of females within the sport.

Coaching Credentials:
Bachelor of Sports Science, Exercise Science
L2 Triathlon Performance Coach
L1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Road and Track Skills Cycle Coach
L1 Organisational Coach, Executive Coaching & Leadership

Athletic Accomplishments:
Professional Triathlete 2007-2013
Australian Long Course Champion 2008 (Professional)
Over 25 Long Course- Ironman/70.3 Podium finishes (Professional)
Ironman World Championships 2006, 2009
Numerous Age Group Wins- including State Titles, Australian Long Course and
Australian Ironman Champion
2018 ITU Triathlon World Championships Sprint Distance Bronze medal (AG)
Competed at National/State level- swimming, athletics and cross country running

Laura Harris

I have been involved with Triathlon since 2008, both as an athlete and coach, across a variety of distances. With a well-rounded approach of juggling a busy teaching job, coaching and training, I have managed to consistently accomplish solid Age Group performances at a National and International level. With the coaching assistance of Nicole Ward since 2012, training and racing was taken to another level, allowing me to fulfil my dream of finishing the Hawaiian Ironman.

I have always been an active member of the triathlon community with involvement in the All Schools Triathlon, Triathlon NSW camps and have been coaching with Ward Coaching since 2014. I coach people of all ages and ability to help them to achieve their goals. I am currently based in Sydney and offer individualised training programs online and some face to face.

Coaching Credentials:
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education/Bachelor of Teaching
Level 1 Triathlon Performance Coach
Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Training)
Austswim – Teacher of Swimming

Athletic Accomplishments:
Australian Long Course Champion 2009 (Age Group)
Ironman Australia Champion 2013 (Age Group)
World Ironman 70.3 Podium finish 2013 (5th in Age Group)
World Ironman Championships Kona finisher 2013
Australian Ironman 70.3 Champion 2015 (Age Group)
NSW Duathlon State Champion 2016 (open)
Hunter Valley Half Marathon – 1st female 2014 & 2016
Multiple Ironman 70.3 Age Group wins and podium finishes

Nicole Ward

I’m a Mum and ex-Professional Triathlete, who works as an HR Consultant, as well as balancing my passion for coaching and developing others. I took up Triathlon in 2005, and quickly became a competitive age group athlete winning 2 Australian titles and turning professional in 2007. As a professional athlete I achieved a high level of success competing at World Championships, securing over 25 Professional Podiums- including an Australian title and 5 Ironman podiums, whilst also balancing my busy corporate career.

I started coaching in my early years and have always loved to help others perform at their best.  Whilst coaching for many years this has been my primary focus since stepping back from professional racing in 2013. I play a very active role in the triathlon community at camps and events, and with limited time to train I now enjoy competing as a age group athlete.  I love to work closely with athletes of all ages and abilities and drive high performance and participation, particularly of females within the sport.

Coaching Credentials: 

  • Bachelor of Sports Science, Exercise Science
  • L2 Triathlon Performance Coach
  • L1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Road and Track Skills Cycle Coach
  • L1 Organisational Coach, Executive Coaching & Leadership

Athletic Accomplishments:

  • Professional Triathlete 2007-2013
  • Australian Long Course Champion 2008 (Professional)
  • Over 25 Long Course- Ironman/70.3 Podium finishes (Professional)
  • Ironman World Championships 2006, 2009
  • Numerous Age Group Wins and Overall race wins- including State Titles, Australian Long Course and Australian Ironman Champion
  • 2018 ITU Triathlon World Championships Sprint Distance Bronze medal (AG)
  • Competed at National/State level- swimming, athletics and cross country running

Bern Ward

I have competed in Triathlons over all distances as well as running, ocean swims and numerous other events. Through consistent, focussed training I have worked my way up to achieve age group podiums in 70.3 and Ironman whilst working at a senior level in management for a large corporate. I have always trained with the simple goals to be the best I can, and enjoy the sport and lifestyle.

I have been coaching since 2007, assisting on a number of Triathlon NSW development squad camps. I coach a small group of athletes both face to face and online from around Australia and enjoy working with athletes who are committed to achieving their best.

Coaching Credentials:

  • L2 Triathlon Performance Coach
  • L1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Teacher of Swimming
  • Road and Track Skills Cycle Coach
  • Training Peaks Certified Coach

Athletic Accomplishments:

  • Ironman World Championships 2009
  • Ironman PB 9:24
  • Age group podiums at IM/70.3 through to Sprint

Laura Harris

I have been involved with Triathlon since 2008, both as an athlete and coach, across a variety of distances. With a well-rounded approach of juggling a busy teaching job, coaching and training, I have managed to consistently accomplish solid Age Group performances at a National and International level. With the coaching assistance of Nicole Ward since 2012, training and racing was taken to another level, allowing me to fulfil my dream of finishing the Hawaiian Ironman.

I have always been an active member of the triathlon community with involvement in the All Schools Triathlon, Triathlon NSW camps and have been coaching with Ward Coaching since 2014. I coach people of all ages and ability to help them to achieve their goals. I am currently based in Sydney and offer individualised training programs online and some face to face.

Coaching Credentials: 

  • Bachelor of Health and Physical Education/Bachelor of Teaching
  • Level 1 Triathlon Performance Coach
  • Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Training)
  • Austswim – Teacher of Swimming

Athletic Accomplishments:

  • Australian Long Course Champion 2009 (Age Group)
  • Ironman Australia Champion 2013 (Age Group)
  • World Ironman 70.3 Podium finish 2013 (5th in Age Group)
  • World Ironman Championships Kona finisher 2013
  • Australian Ironman 70.3 Champion 2015 (Age Group)
  • NSW Duathlon State Champion 2016 (open)
  • Hunter Valley Half Marathon – 1st female 2014 & 2016
  • Multiple Ironman 70.3 Age Group wins and podium finishes

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What Our Athletes Say

A massive thank you to Nicole. Without your coaching, encouragement and support – we would not have been anywhere near ready to compete in our first ever Corporate Challenge. Even though there may have been some whinging on our behalf – the team really did ‘enjoy’ the weekly lunchtime sessions. The results speak for themselves – after only 8 short weeks – we were a fitter, stronger and more focused group. If ever we need group training again – you will be our first point of call – we know where to find you!
Activision Corporate Team
Whether your goal is general improvement, a PB or placement in a Championship race, Ward coaching is as committed & passionate about achieving your goal as you are. My only regret in triathlon is not training under Ward Coaching sooner!
Tracey
Coach Bern has personalised my training programme to suit my body, my family and my goals. I have never been fitter or stronger. Bern’s holistic approach has prepared me for my first Ironman, covering race day nutrition, mental preparedness and endurance.
Tim
I’ve been fortunate enough to have been coached by Bern since 2011 & he has helped me achieve results that exceeded all my expectations. Bern is smart, fair & professional. My program is planned to suit me as anindividual. Each week I became fitter, stronger & confident which motivated me to continually challenge myself.
Tamara
It was a great honour to be Nic’s “project” the first to formally train under Nic’s guidance. In the past I had made up my own training schedule with no real structure. When signing up for my first ironman I wanted to ensure I had a structured training program and would be 100% prepared to face my biggest challenge yet.
Sonya
I love being a part of the Team Ward coaching community who have a truly holistic approach to developing their athletes. Areas include nutrition, race travel and mental preparation in addition to triathlon specific coaching.
Dani
When I signed on for a half ironman triathlon it was with mixed feelings about how to train effectively to get to that start line feeling ready both mentally and physically. I needed a coach to help me that was for sure! I was fortunate enough to hear that Bern was a triathlon coach through a friend who had trained for her first Olympic Triathlon and had nothing but compliments for Bern’s approach to her training. I decided to ask him if he’d take on another client and luckily he agreed!
Shellee
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Phone

Bern: 0402 093 024
Nic: 0402 092 430

Email

coach@wardcoaching.com.au
nic@wardcoaching.com.au
bern@wardcoaching.com.au
laura@wardcoaching.com.au

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