Coach David
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Twitter: David_Hopton
Current Residence: Ancaster, ON Education: BSc in Kinesiology with Honours, NCCP Triathlon Community Coach Occupation: LPC Coach, Hamilton Hammerheads Head Coach, Professional Triathlete |
Triathlon has been a part of Coach David's life since 2000 when he saw Canadian Simon Whitfield win gold at the Sydney Olympics. He participated in his first triathlon the next year, and completely immersed himself in the sport of triathlon beginning in 2005. In 2010, he began training with the C3 High Performance squad while pursuing his Honours Kinesiology Degree at McMaster University. Several memorable career highlights are during this period, such as getting to train with hardworking athletes, who later became triathlon stars, such as Lionel Sanders and Olympian Andrew Yorke. Also, getting to train with Simon Whitfield when he came to Hamilton for a training block building up to the London Olympics was an amazing opportunity for David, as he got to train alongside the man who got him into the sport that has given him so much.
David currently trains at a high level as part of the LPC Hurdle Project Team, and races in ITU events and other non-drafting pro races all across North America. In December 2013, the then current Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammerheads, Lionel Sanders, asked David if he would like to start coaching with the team, as he was looking to start his pro career full-time. David jumped at the opportunity and has been the Head Coach of the team since January, 2014.
When the Hammerheads Team partnered with the Fighting Koalas Triathlon Club in the Fall of 2015, it helped David gain valuable experience coaching athletes of all ages and abilities. Additionally, David is now offering online personalized coaching for Loaring Personal Coaching (LPC), and is thrilled to have the opportunity to coach triathletes and runners of all ages and abilities as a full-time passion and career.
David currently trains at a high level as part of the LPC Hurdle Project Team, and races in ITU events and other non-drafting pro races all across North America. In December 2013, the then current Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammerheads, Lionel Sanders, asked David if he would like to start coaching with the team, as he was looking to start his pro career full-time. David jumped at the opportunity and has been the Head Coach of the team since January, 2014.
When the Hammerheads Team partnered with the Fighting Koalas Triathlon Club in the Fall of 2015, it helped David gain valuable experience coaching athletes of all ages and abilities. Additionally, David is now offering online personalized coaching for Loaring Personal Coaching (LPC), and is thrilled to have the opportunity to coach triathletes and runners of all ages and abilities as a full-time passion and career.
Accomplishments:
Notable Triathlon Results:
- Canadian ITU Elite triathlete from 2012-present
- BSc Honours in Kinesiology from McMaster University
- C3 High-performance Athlete from 2011-2015
- LPC Hurdle Project Athlete from 2015-present
- Member of three AG National Teams in 2010, 2014, 2015
- Head Coach of Hamilton Hammerheads Triathlon Team since 2014
- NCCP Level 1 Certified Coach
- Coaching athletes of varying abilities from their first triathlon to representing Ontario at the Canada Summer Games
Notable Triathlon Results:
- Bronze Medal at the 2010 World Championships 18-19 AG Olympic Distance Tri
- 14th at Age Group World Sprint Distance 2014
- Top 10 Finish at Provincial Draft Legal Champs in 2015 and 2016
- 21st at Elite Nationals B-final
- 35th at 2017 Richmond CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup
- Cornwall Sprint Triathlon 2-time winner
