About Us
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Scott McMillan, M.Sc
Education - Master of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science (Biomechanics Major). Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary.
Race Experience - Over 14 Ironman Finishes, 5 Time Kona Qualifier, Sub 2hr Olympic Distance PR, Sub 4:25 Half IM PR, 9:31 IM PR.
Work Experience - He has been coaching triathletes for over 8 years. He has coached multiple Ironman age group winners, as well as, provincial and national age group team members. He is currently coaching professional Janelle Morrison and helped her attain 3rd at Ironman Canada in 2009. He also has 4 years of experience as a Strength Coach and 6 years as a Sport Science Research Engineer with ADIDAS. He launched Factor 9 Sports Inc. in 2008.
Who he Coaches - Scott currently coaches all types of triathletes ranging from professionals to beginners. He specializes in helping Ironman and Half Ironman (70.3) athletes reach their goals but welcomes athletes racing any distance. As the Factor 9 Director of Coaching he oversees all of our coaches training programs. As a team, we work together to give you the best coaching available.
Jenny Ayers, B.Ed
Education - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Education, Pending BCRPA certification.
Race Experience - 14 years of Olympic distance, Half Iron and Iron distance racing, 3 time Ironman Canada Age Group medalist (4th, 2nd, 1st) and Kona Qualifier, IM PR 10:59, 2 time Olympic Distance Nationals Age Group winner, Duathlon Nationals Age Group winner, 9 time Provincial Team member (Manitoba and BC), Boston Marathon Qualifier, Marathon PR 3:35.
Work Experience - 9 years of secondary school teaching and coaching of cross country and track teams.
Who she Coaches - Athletes of varying abilities who are racing Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman or Ironman events.
Adrienne Stedford, RMT
Education - Diploma of Massage Therapy from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour), NCCP/Triathlon Canada Trained Community Triathlon Coach.
Race Experience - 3X Ironman finisher (PB 10:59), 18X Half Iron finisher, 3X Ultramarathon finisher, Boston Marathon Qualifier
Work Experience - 8 years of coaching endurance athletes and of which the last two years has been primarily with Triathletes. Two years as a Registered Massage Therapist including triathlon camps and bike tours throughout North America. Recent personal training and spin instructing.
Who she Coaches - Athletes of varying abilities who are racing Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman or Ironman events.
Melissa Berrisford, B.Ed
Education - Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts (honours). NCCP/Triathlon Canada Trained Community Triathlon Coach.
Race Experience - Sprint, Olympic, and Half Ironman distances. Melissa grew up in a multi-sport focused family who trained and raced together. By age 14, she had completed a full marathon plus numerous triathlons of varying distances. As an adult she continues to enjoy racing and has fostered the triathlon tradition with her own family.
Work Experience - Secondary school teacher; Numerous years of coaching running, basketball, adult spinning, and triathlon for all ages.
Who she Coaches - Adult triathletes who are racing Sprint and/or Olympic distances and junior triathletes. Melissa has also developed TriPower, a youth triathlon program based out of Summerland, BC.
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WHO We coach Triathletes. All types, including beginners, veterans, competitive, non-competitive and people with busy schedules. Coaching can be provided for sprint, olympic, 70.3, half ironman, ITU long course and ironman races. HOW The first step is to contact us and tell us which service you are interested in or to discuss which service would best suit your needs. Soon thereafter, Scott will be in touch with you and will give you a background questionairre to fill out. With your background information in hand, we use our knowledge of training to set up a custom program to meet your goals and fits in your schedule. Throughout your training we also cover the 9 essential topics to race at your best. WHY 1. Save time - Your coach has spent years of reading and studying all the different aspects of training and racing so you do not have to. The coach is your one-stop information center and if he/she does not know the answer they can quickly find out. 2. Get more for your money - A coach will not only save you time but is better apt at planning a program that will take you to the next level and then the next level after that. The #1 way to improve is to increase your fitness (or the size of your engine). Nice equipment helps but you get more for your money from good coaching. 3. Motivation and Support - It is a big advantage to have a coach that will motivate you when you do not feel like getting out the door. They can also provide an objective point of view when you get tired or need some external support. There are many more reasons to hire a coach so if you have any questions please do not hesistate to contact us. |
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For personal and team coaching you will have access to an online plan. The Online Training Plan includes: - Daily schedule
- Workout details for each sport including heart rate training zones, power or paces.
- Time and/or distance to do for each session.
- Specific comments from your coach.
The online training log allows you to: - Log your distance, time, heart rate, power or pace.
- Add personal comments on how you felt before, during and after the workouts.
- Record and track your daily metrics (resting heart rate, stress level, hours of sleep etc.)
- And if you have the right device you can upload your heart rate monitor, power meter or distance/speed monitor right into your training log.
Also, as a factor 9 athlete you will have access to: - Articles on the 9 essential topics for success in training and racing.
- An ever expanding library.
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"Working with Scott this year has brought my fitness to a level I have alwayas wanted, but could never achive on my own. His mentoring and coaching raised my confidence level, improved my results and has made the triathon experience more rewarding. Now that I have a plan going into every race I am able to relax and enjoy the experience. Investing in Scott has imporved my racing more than any peice of eqipment. So hold off on buying those race wheels and utilize Scott for a year!" Bill, Portland, USA. "Once again, thanks for your considerate programs that have been fit around our lifestyles. Clever training by our coaches is what I tell everyone when they ask me how I got this far so quick. Also, thanks for always being so positive and encouraging!" Cathy, Busselton, Australia. "I am a challenged athlete due to an unfortunate side effect from a surgical procedure which left me partially paralyzed. Scott adapted my program to my injury and little training bumps along the way which helped me complete my first Ironman. I am looking forward to Scott helping me again." Darren, Vancouver, USA. "Truthfully, there is no way I would have made it through the day without your coaching and support. I drew on many of the things that you taught me over the last 6 months, mostly to stay positive and to work through the down times. Those 2 things got me through the day. Thanks is not enough, you made this experience the best possible for me." Ron, Portland, USA. "I don't know if I have mentioned it before now, but your help to this point has been invaluable. Thank you. I know this will be my best, most productive season yet." Ryan, Portland, USA |
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The 9 Factors of Performance are:
-1- Base Fitness
-2- Sport Specific Endurance
-3- Technique
-4- Tactics
-5- Psychology
-6- Support
-7- Health
-8- Injury Prevention
-9- Knowledge
Factor 9 is knowledge and that is how we got our name. We feel our role as coaches is to obtain the knowledge, use it in our planning and pass it on to our athletes. It is the most important factor of performance since extensive training and racing knowledge are essential for success.
The knowledge that we share with each athlete are organized into the following 9 categories. This is not a coincidence because these categories do address all the factors of performance above. We simply reoganize the information in a sensible and logical format so that you can learn quickly as possible and see the relevance to your own training and racing. You certainly do not need to be an elite athlete to benefit from this knowledge. In fact, many beginners really enjoy our method of teaching and how it is logically laid out. Over time, this knowledge will get you to your first finish line or set you up for that breakthrough you were looking for:
1. Training
- How to workout.
- How to use training zones with heart rate, pace and/or power.
- Planning and scheduling to maximize your time and energy.
- The right amount, at the right time with periodization and progressive overload.
2. Recovery
- Planning the right time to recover and absorb training.
- Techniques to hasten your recovery.
3. Race Fueling
- One of the most common pitfalls on race day is improper fuelling.
- Our strategies are thoroughly researched, race tested and proven successful with many types of people.
4. Nutrition
- We offer tips and advice on weight management and optimizing performance.
- Proper caloric intake ensures you are lighter for race day and have adequate energy for your sessions.
- Healthy eating also speeds up the recovery process and allows you to handle more volume or intensity in your training.
5. Equipment and Technique
- Advice on worthwile race gear and training tools.
- Tips on how to find the right bike or running shoe.
- Articles and videos on swim, bike and run technique.
- Drills embedded in your training program.
6. Injury Prevention and Speedy Recovery
- Gradual training programs to minimze your risk of injury.
- Counseling on how to listen to your body and back off when necessary.
- Tricks of the trade to hasten the healing process.
7. Mental Training
- Motivation and reassurance from your coach.
- Learning to focus and perservere in races and in training.
- Strategies to minimize anxiety during race week.
8. Life Balance
- Balancing commitments, training and other pleasures.
- Time management advice.
9. Race Preparation and Execution
- Checklists and templates on how to prepare for a big race.
- Strategies for effective pacing and how to avoid problems in the heat of the action.
- Tips on how to focus on execution so that you can race at your best no matter what is happening around you.
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