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Our coaches
Our team of certified coaches bring a wealth of experience from the highest levels of competitive cycling.
Whether you’re preparing for your first race or want to smash your new personal best, our coaches will guide you with the knowledge and expertise needed to achieve your goals.
Steve Byrne
Head Coach
Hi I’m Steve, and I’m the Head Coach at PowerWatts. With over five years experience of coaching, I’m in charge of ensuring that PowerWatts delivers a world class experience to your sessions.
I’m a Level 2 qualified cycling coach and national level crit and road race rider, with expert knowledge of the PowerWatts software and how to help you get the best out of it.
I’ll guide you all the way from fresh start to race ready in no time, whilst helping drive you to your next personal best, or just pushing for those few extra seconds off your time.
Kate Rutherford
Triathlon Coach
Kate is an experienced triathlon and endurance coach with over 14 years working across youth, age-group and elite sport, supported by an international racing career.
A former Hong Kong National Squad athlete and co-founder of 26 Coaching Hong Kong, she has competed and coached at the highest level, including ITU Asia events, Ironman and Ironman 70.3 professional fields, and within the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Her coaching is practical, individualised and evidence-led, focused on long-term development and the balance of training load, technical skill, recovery, nutrition and mindset to ensure athletes arrive confident, prepared and ready to perform.
Amy Smith
PowerWatts Coach
Hey I'm Amy and I'm really excited to be one coaching you all at PowerWatts.
I started cycling at my local cycling club when I was 12 years old. It was from here that I began my cycling journey in road and track racing and I went on to compete at a national and international level. I was lucky enough to be on the Dave Rayner funding programme that enabled me to base myself in Belgium.
Since taking a step back from competitive racing I have loved being able to ride my bike for pleasure and get involved in the coaching aspect of things.
I can't wait to bring my knowledge and passion for the sport to the sessions and get to know meet everyone.
Sarah Pickering
PowerWatts Coach
Hi, I’m Sarah, Lead Coach at Powerwatts. I hold a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, and a MSc in Exercise Physiology, with a special focus on endurance sports, exercise tolerance, and fatigue.
I’ve been leading fitness classes and providing personal training since 2018, guiding individuals towards consistent progress and meaningful results.
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My approach is about keeping each session focused and effective, whether you’re chasing a new personal best, building endurance, or just enjoying the process of getting stronger. I’m here to support you through the process and keep you moving forward.
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Let’s take your training to the next level and make each workout an achievement!
Craig Cunningham
PowerWatts Coach
Hi everyone, I’m Craig, one of the coaches here at PowerWatts. I’ve accumulated over 3 years of sports coaching, spent multiple summers cycling around the island of Rhodes and can’t to bring that experience to the PowerWatts community!
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I hold a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and am now in the final year of my Physiotherapy MSc! I am also soon to complete my Level 3 diploma in Sports Massage. I hold a great passion and respect for the sport alongside the incredible potential of the human body when challenged.
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My aim is to share that passion, knowledge, and experience I hold with as many of you as possible, whilst maybe even providing some advice on keeping you more comfortable in the saddle for longer. Sessions will be engaging but fun, ensuring you all achieve your goals but more importantly have a great time doing so!
Ollie Shotton
PowerWatts Coach
Hi, I'm Ollie and I have been competing in triathlon for over five years. I have recently completed a British Triathlon coaching qualification and I'm now the triathlon coach at PowerWatts.
I have been integrating PowerWatts sessions into my triathlon training for the last couple of years and I have seen a massive improvement in my race times. I love supporting athlete development and seeing the results of their hard work in training so I'm excited to be part of the team.
