Team

We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.


Don DeBeaux – Assistant Coach

Qualifications Profile

  • 20 years of triathlon experience
  • Co-Founder of the CFL Tri Club
  • 3 x Ironman Finisher
  • Air Force Veteran


Michael Melton – Assistant Coach

Qualification Profile:

  • Assistant Coach with 15+ years of Triathlon experience
  • 14x Ironman finisher including Kona 2014
  • Formerly Certified X 2 level 1 coach (expired)
  • Guiding Experience: Specializes in guiding Visually Impaired Athletes in major events like Ironman Boulder, Florida 70.3, Augusta 70.3, and various Olympic and sprint races
  • Additional Qualification: Medical Doctor


WITS (Warriors in Training) Youth Coaches

Jan McDonald

  • Qualification Profile
    • Dedicated and active member of Tri Peak Athlete/CFL Triathlon Club.
    • 3X Ironman Finisher
    • 2-years of experience as an assistant coach for a local youth running club
    • 18+ years of overall experience in triathlon, OCR, rock climbing, running, and strength training
    • Professional marketer
    • Former online editor of Flex Magazine SEA
    • Founder: Fit Impressions, LLC


Lizette Roman

  • Qualifications Profile
    • Central Florida Tri Club member & English language learner advocate
    • Expertise: Bilingual education methodology, culture, and family engagement
    • Consulting Focus: Educating teachers on second language acquisition & instructional modifications
    • Professional Development: Tailored workshops, coaching, online courses, and webinars
    • Background: Former elementary & middle school Bilingual educator and RTI coach in Long Island, NY
    • Qualifications: Master’s in educational leadership, adjunct professor at Stonybrook University
    • Founder: Educating with Love, LLC

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