THE TEAM
MARKUS
VAN NIEKERK
Triathlon, cycling, MTB Skills and running
With more than 29 years’ experience in endurance sports, Markus has great experience and a passion to work with everyday working heroes – Helping athletes on any level juggle work, family and sport life to achieve their best results! He has helped multiple athletes across the line in and some onto the podium in numerous events! Markus is no stranger to the sharper end of the racing field and has ended on the podium locally and internationally in multiple sporting codes. Having worked with the official Comrades marathon and Olympic Tri coach, Lindsey Parry – Markus arguably had the best mentor for the better part of eight years.
Andi
Bajc
Cycling
Andi is our silent weapon. He’s a former professional cyclist and all-round quiet guy who prefers to let his numbers and results do the talking… He has been racing bikes in one way or another all his life. Through hard work and talent, he turned Professional at 18. Andi has raced major races all around the world with all the best cyclists in the Pro peloton. Through first class experience , Andi now shares his knowledge by means of working with athletes from all over the world. From working individuals who wants to improve on their local climbs right through to professionals racing Elite World Championships.
Andi is the current Director Sportif (team and performance manager) for a German continental team – Santic Wibatech. He is also the Race Director of the L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France cycling race.
RENIER
GROBLER
Running
Renier’s running accolades are nothing short of mind blowing.
From a sub 3:00 50km to Top 18 at Comrades…A seasoned runner and proud father of two boys, his passion is infectious and has great knowledge about running. Renier is still very active in SA’s running scene and a valuable member to our team!
Hylton
Hastie
Triathlon and Cycling
Hylton is truly one of a kind. With more than 20years’ experience in the cycling and endurance sports retail industry, he’s an expert when it comes to equipment and has an great understanding of what it takes to be your best! As an athlete, he’s raced the professional Road Cycling circuit in the early 90’s and has many results to show for it! A former Sportsman of the year and multiple podiums through his pro career, Hylton has an infectious passion for people and sharing his knowledge ensuring top class performances for his athletes.
BENNIE
BURGER
MTB Skills coaching
With two decades of unwavering commitment to the world of mountain biking, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the trail. As an internationally certified mountain bike skills coach, Bennie has honed his abilities to the highest standards, ensuring that he offers riders the best in coaching and guidance. His dedication to skills development has always been at the forefront of his career with a special focus on nurturing emerging talent in the fields of enduro, downhill, and XCO racing.
Bennie’s commitment to contributing to the growth and development of the sport is as clear as daylight and we love his passion!
Tarek
Victor
MTB Skills Coaching
Tarek has been part of the Coach M Squad in some way or another for the last 10years. An extremely experienced mountain biker since a very young age, as well as multiple triathlon or should we say IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 finisher. Tarek has raced pretty much every form of cycling and as a result has incredible experience and knowledge about the sport. A regular face on the podium at cycling events and all round loved competitor amongst his peers, he brings invaluable knowledge and energy to our team and his athletes.
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