Paul De Garis
Founder, Owner & Head Coach
TRI FITNESS PERFORMANCE · SWIM SMOOTH CHANNEL ISLANDS
I’m Paul, founder and head coach of TRI Fitness Performance and the Swim Smooth Certified Coach for the Channel Islands.
Since 2013, I have coached swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathletes—from complete beginners to experienced racers—helping them train with greater purpose, confidence and consistency.
My coaching is personal, practical and built around real life. I take time to understand your goals, work and family commitments, then build training that challenges you without overwhelming you. The priority is to help you reach the start line healthy, prepared and confident.
Coaching specialisms
Triathlon · Swimming · Cycling · Running · Strength & Conditioning
Key qualifications
British Triathlon Level 3 Coach
Swim Smooth Certified Coach (Channel Islands)
Swim England Level 2 Coach
British Cycling Level 2 MTB & Cyclocross Coach
British Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach
NASM Level 3 Personal Trainer
NASM Junior Athletic Conditioning Coach
Cat Teasdale
STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Cat won’t admit it, but she is often described as an enthusiastic and engaging swimming teacher. A very popular member of our Swim Smooth team, Cat’s motivation is to develop highly skilled Beginner Adults and young swimmers with an additional sprinkling of fun!
Cat’s many strengths are one of the reasons the “Learn to Swim Program” continues to succeed alongside Paul's.
Ask Cat, and she will say swimming is great. Why? It simply gives a sense of calmness, motivation, freedom, health and fitness benefits, and water safety awareness.