Performance Director Michael Pratt

Michael Pratt has developed and maintained an excellent reputation in sport. His outstanding contribution to multisport is particularly impressive, with achievements at an international level as an athlete, coach and consultant. He has a broad and diverse network stemming from his work for Triathlon Victoria, ASFTri, YarraTri, IST, and his involvement in multisport as an athlete competing around the world. He is a well-known and trusted member of the multisport community.

CONSULTING

Michael regularly provides consultation services as a subject matter expert in sport science and multisport events planning and research. 

As a consultant, Michael has published articles that can be found in publications such as Triathlon & Multi Sport, Australian Triathlete and Runners World and is often invited as a consultant to various committees and projects in the field. He was the first Executive Director of Triathlon Victoria and on the board of the VIS triathlon program, originator of the Victorian Duathlon Series, member of the TA Age group committee, developed the Triathlon Victoria junior pathway and established a schools triathlon series. He has also been involved in developing and refining coaching courses and provides mentorship to other coaches.

COACHING

Michael Pratt offers personalised coaching to some of Australia’s most successful age group multisport athletes, long distance runners, marathon swimmers and cyclists. Through ASF Tri Coaching, Michael also enjoys supporting athletes with learning difficulties and disabilities achieve their sporting goals with regular individual and group sessions. Michael was recently awarded the Age Group Coach of the Year by Triathlon Victoria.

Michael is also the Head Coach and President of Yarra Tri Club, a not-for-profit sporting organisation, which he founded in 1995. Yarra Tri Club is one of Australia’s most successful triathlon clubs and training programs for all ages.

TRAINING & RACING

Michael continues to compete in multisport around the world including Triathlon, Duathlon, Cross Triathlon as a competitive Age Group Athlete. He has won several National titles and represented Australia many times at World Championships.