Daniel Bain.
HEAD COACH • RETUL CERTIFIED BIKE FITTER
Meet the Coaches
HEAD COACH • RETUL CERTIFIED BIKE FITTER
Daniel, Head Triathlon Coach, Retul Bike Fitter & Personal Trainer, graduated from Macquarie University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Medical Science. He has a detailed understanding of the body that extends to anatomy, biomechanics, energy production and hormone regulation within the body. Originally a medical research scientist, he now applies his extensive background knowledge to maximise the physical results an individual can achieve through exercise, nutrition and modern training principles.
Daniel is an accredited Retul bike fitter and is recognised as a bike fitting professional by the International Bike Fitting Institute (IBFI). He was the first Retul accredited bike fitter in Sydney and one of the first people in Australia trained to use the Retul Motion Capture Technology. He applies his in-depth understanding of biomechanics, functional anatomy and his unique attention to detail to all bike fittings he performs.
Daniel is accredited as a level 2 High Performance Triathlon Coach by Triathlon Australia and has been a fully accredited personal trainer with Fitness Australia since 2006. His extensive experience includes working with people of all abilities, skill levels and unique needs. Clients have included beginners, Super 12 Rugby Players, Australian Wallabies, National Swimmers & Australian Triathletes.
Daniel has years of Triathlon Coaching, Triathlon Training and Triathlon Racing experience and understands the training, nutrition, recovery and performance requirements of endurance sports. Daniel’s athletic background includes;
Daniel is able to work with people of all levels and achieve results by teaching them how to train effectively using modern training techniques and principles.
TRIATHLON COACH • PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Nadene has been part of the Onebody since the early days when steadily progressed from starting triathlon to finishing major long course triathlon events. She even got engaged to her husband at one of our training camps! Y
Nadene is a qualified Triathlon Coach and holds a Certificate IV in Personal Training. She has been involved in the Fitness industry as a leader for over 15 years in many different areas of the Industry.
As a dedicated mum herself, Nadene has recently specialised in pre and post natal fitness where she has helped women stay fit and strong through pregnancy and safely return to exercise and sport post child birth.
Nadene is a triathlon coach, personal trainer, pilates instructor and does an amazing job of managing all of our members and coaching team.
Nadene is passionate about helping people of all ages get into fitness and triathlon.
CYCLING COACH, MECHANIC • NRS RIDER
Ed is our head cycle coach and bicycle mechanic and has an attention to detail that is second to none.
Ed plays an integral role in the cycle training of our athletes and members. As a experienced professional cyclists in the NRS, he is a wealth of knowledge in everything related to training, equipment and bicycle maintenance.
Ed’s sporting history outside of being a professional cyclist includes representing at club, state, national and international level in rowing with results that include National Champion, Event and Course Records, 1st in Fawley Cup UK in U19’s mens squad, member of the NSW Rowing Team as an U21 as well as opens and elite. Ed has also represented Australia in Rowing World Championships in the U23’s age group and has claimed 7 national titles in 3 boat classes at National Championship.
TEAM CAPTAIN • SOCIAL COORDINATOR
After many years of being heavily involved in local NRL clubs Chris’s life took a different direction. His adventures into the world of multi sport events started through hard work and dedication in an effort to lose weight and live a healthier happier life.
During that journey Chris developed a strong passion for multi sport events and has had some great success and challenges along the way in Ironman races and ultra trail runs.
Personal experience, passion and a genuine desire to see everyone around him achieve their best is what makes Chris a standout team member. He understands life’s pressures and the importance of being always supportive.
His love for the triathlon and trail running life is infectious and inspiring.
SPORTS SCIENTIST • TRIATHLON COACH
Louise is an accredited exercise scientist and a strength & conditioning coach. She has over a decade of experience working as a sports scientist for professional and elite sports teams including the Parramatta Eels, Real Salt Lake Major League Club (USA), and the Australian Cycling Team.
Louise has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sports Science) (Hons), Masters of High Performance Sport, and is currently completing her PhD in Sport and Exercise Science.
Louise has an extensive history in competitive sports and has been a representative swimmer, and competed at the Australian Championships for Athletics, Cross Country, and Half Marathon.
CYCLING & MULTISPORT COACH
Neil joined Onebody as a cycling & multisport coach after a long career in consulting and general management in the transport sector. He has a Bachelor of Science and is currently completing a Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science at ACU and intends to progress to doctoral research in biomechanics.
Neil’s athletic background spans soccer, cycling, duathlons and trail running, and he applies this experience to support triathletes, cyclists & runners of all ages and abilities realise their full potential. He has a keen interest in helping beginners prepare for their first events. He is presently a member of the Hills Triathlon Club and the Manly-Warringah Cycling Club.
Neil’s athletic achievements and experience include:
Multiple age-group national champion and podium-finisher in short and middle-distance duathlons around Australia
2-times age group Australian representative at World long course Powerman duathlon in Zofingen, Switzerland, and qualifier for the 2024 World duathlon in Townsville
3-times state and national champion in 4-man Team Time Trial with Manly-Warringah CC
2-times age group Australian representative in road and time trial races at UCI cycling championships in Perth Australia and Albi, France
Multiple-participant in trail-running races at Mt. Stromlo, UTA and 6-foot-track events
Many state and regional cycle races representing Northern Sydney CC and Manly Warringah CC, in road, velodrome (individual pursuit) and time trials
5-times team member in Huskisson and Port Macquarie 70.3 triathlons (cycling/running legs)
Neil’s coaching experience beyond multisport clients in cycling, triathlon & running includes volunteer work for :
Youth off the Street cycling program to help disadvantaged kids
Completed 11 Sydney-to-Surfers (S2S) 7-day charity rides for Youth Off the Streets
Past Chair, Sydney Hills Special Olympics club for athletes with disabilities
Coached U18 and Premier League soccer teams to successful Championships