Episode #45 - Brad Williams, Endurance Sports Industry Consultant & Former Professional Triathlete

Brad Williams shares his journey from growing up in California to joining the Air Force and eventually becoming a professional triathlete. He talks about his sports background, including racing cars and his transition to triathlon. Brad emphasizes the importance of relationships in the triathlon community and how they have shaped his experience. He also discusses his time in the military and the challenges he faced, including injuries from crashes. Finally, Brad shares his decision to pursue professional racing and the steps he took to achieve his goal. Brad Williams discusses his journey in triathlon, including qualifying for his pro card, unexpected challenges, and transitioning between roles. He shares his experience of moving to Alabama and the impact it had on his training. Brad also talks about meeting his wife and their military background. He discusses the importance of balancing triathlon and family life. Brad also provides insights into his role as the director of the sponsored athlete program and ambassador program at Precision Fuel and Hydration. He concludes by discussing his coaching experience and the influence of his coaches, Scott DeFilippis and Julie Dibens. In this conversation, Seth Hill interviews Brad Williams about his coaching experiences and insights. They discuss topics such as building trust in a new coach, the evolution of coaching philosophies, tips for being a good coach, finding the right coach, coaching specialties, and Brad's other roles and projects. They also touch on the history and impact of Slowtwitch, a popular triathlon forum. ___________ Brad’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/bw_tri/ ___________ Check out this week's sponsor: Synergy website: https://synergywetsuits.com Synergy IG: https://www.instagram.com/synergywetsuits?igsh=MTA2NzlqYmw5bnBqNQ==