Barton speaks with Elite Triathlon Coach Natasha Van Der Merve about her mindset as an athlete and as a coach of high level athletes like Nick Bare ( BPN - Bare Performance Nutrition).  Her no-nonsense approach to supporting, coaching and bringing out the best in her athletes speaks of her love of sport, her belief in her Athletes, and how a coach can take someone to the next level by providing so much value. 

Natasha is a professional Ironman triathlete and coach in Austin, Texas working with athletes from all around the world.  The podcast episode is jam-packed with her stories of her coaching mindset and how she helps the “whole athlete” to achieve their goals by looking at more than just their training.  Born in a small town in South Africa, Natasha was a high-level tennis player and eventually came to the US to compete and teach tennis.  At age 27, she discovered triathlons and fell in love with the challenge and complexity of the endurance sport.  Today, still competing as a professional, she helps top athletes like Andrea Nunez-Smith and Nick Bare improve in all aspects of their sport.  Listening to her stories, there is a humility in her voice, a desire to serve others as a coach, and an enthusiasm to be a leader in her field.   Whether or not you follow the sport of triathlon training, you'll love her thoughts on personal health, having a positive mindset, and the importance of recovery in any training program.  For more info, visit: NVDMCoaching.com MORE ON NATASHA: Natasha is an endurance coach, long time professional triathlete and the Director of Team Programs for Bicycle World. Since 2009, Natasha has coached 100's of athletes both online and in person covering all aspects of the sport from training guidance and technique on the swim, bike, and run and ensuring all athletes are fueled for training and race day demands.She recently was the Director at Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy, working with athletes of all levels to achieve the goals they set out for themselves.She has helped athletes achieve their goals from completing their first triathlon to qualifying for their professional license, the Ironman World Championships in Kona, the 70.3 World Championships, and claiming spots on Team USA for the ITU World Championships.

For more info about Natasha, go tohttp://www.nvdmCoaching.com
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