Coaches

WannaTri is the collective coaching effort of husband and wife, Seth Nickerson & Sarah Simons. We’ve each completed multiple Ironman races, and have enjoyed competing at shorter distances as well.

As busy professionals we understand the time-crunching demands most adult athletes face.  We’ve found success balancing jobs, family, training and racing, and look forward to helping you do the same.

Both Sarah and Seth are USA Triathlon Level I certified coaches.

Seth Nickerson
When I am not training or racing, I work as a consultant for iCrossing, a global search marketing firm owned by Hearst Communications.

I grew up in Idaho with a love for the outdoors. I lived to mountain bike, snowboard, and play soccer. My first exposure to triathlon was watching those first epic Ironman races on ABC’s Wide World of Sports.

While I’ve been pedaling bicycles for as long as I can remember, it wasn’t until a senior at Washington State University, that I discovered running.  I remember my first few runs as being incredibly tough, but I always looked forward to the next one.

Shortly after I graduated, I moved to Portland, Oregon. It was here I bought my first bike and rode whenever I had the time, no matter the weather. At this time I also began competing regularly in running and road cycling events.

My multisport career began in 2006 when I moved from Oregon to Scottsdale. The first event I ever competed in was the Fountain Mountain Olympic triathlon (last one held), and I was hooked!

I have found triathlon to be an incredibly rewarding addition to my life, and now I look forward to sharing my knowledge with the athletes I have the privilege to work with.