BOOST YOUR BUSINESS.
get Endurance sports coaching institute certifiED.

Endurance sports coaching institute is the gold standard of triathlon coach certification.

Endurance Sports Coaching Institute (ESCI) is the gold standard of professional triathlon coach certification. The program ensures coaches are educated, experienced, and equipped to provide high-quality coaching services.

ESCI Certified Coaches have access to experts, comprehensive resources, and a robust, supportive community of coaches worldwide. Start your ESCI coach certification journey today.

40% OF ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN AN IRONMAN OR IRONMAN 70.3 invest in structured training.

Experience the Benefits of ESCI Certification

1
ENHANCE credibility  USING the ESCI CERTIFIED COACH MARKS
2
expand KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ongoing   EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
3
engage with athletes through
on-site support programs
4
build your network THROUGH a collaborative GLOBAL coach Community
5
grow your BUSINESS with A COACH FINDER database profile

start your coaching journey today!

1. get certified

How much you choose to take advantage of the ESCI benefits and the associated educational resources is up to you. You can simply complete the ESCI Level 1 Coach Certification Course and use the corresponding education and ESCI Certified Coach distinction and marks to grow your business. Additionally, you can join the collaborative coach community and benefit from working with other coaches to expand your knowledge, increase your experience, and grow your business. Or go the distance and complete Level 2 and Level 3 certification.

2. engage in the coach community

 

ESCI is supported by TriDot’s Coach Community. This supportive group provides coaches with business coaching, mentorship, mastermind groups, and other opportunities to work together to increase education and experience, and grow your business, in addition to the sport of triathlon as a whole.

3. embody the ESCI coach profile

ESCI provides value to coaches of all types and with a wide range of business goals. The program's primary focus is on professional coaches who are: 1) Humble, hungry, "people people" 2) Intrinsically motivated to grow and connect, and 3) Passionate about helping people improve and succeed.

If this describes you, get started today!

ESCI offers three Certification Levels


ESCI Coach Certification levels are based on the below key areas:
1. Coach education (as evidenced by certifications)
2. Coach experience (as evidenced by athletes and hours coached)
3. Coach engagement in collaborative initiatives to grow the sport

ESCI Level 1

ESCI L1 Course
ESCI L1 Course Education
ESCI Coach Logo
L1 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder Listing
Eligible for CMGs (Full Rate)
Eligible for CBA
Event Support
Access to Event Clinics
Additional TriDot Benefits
Experience Certification
TPS Priority 3
Coach Connect Priority 3
Apprentice Program
Discount on CEP (CBA & CMG)
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades

ESCI Level 2

ESCI L2 Course
TriDot Pool School Certified*
1,000 hours experience
Level 1 Benefits Plus:
ESCI L2 Course Education
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L2 Badge
TPS Priority 2
Coach Connect Priority 2
Eligible to Lead CMGs
Eligible for Event Lead
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades

ESCI Level 3

Active Body Check Certified*
FuelX Certified*
TriDot Run School Certified*
5,000 hours experience
Level 1 & 2 Benefits Plus:
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L3 Badge
TPS Priority 1
Coach Connect Priority 1
L3 Group Calls with MCs
Eligible for Focus Groups

Legend:
TPS = TriDot Pool School
CEP = Coaching Excellence Program
CBA = Coach Business Accelerator
CMG = Coach Mastermind Group
MC = Master Coach

start your journey to
get ESCI certified today!