Our Coaches - King Sports International

MEET OUR COACHES

KSI Coaches undergo one of the longest and most practical based professional development training programs available in the world. There are a number of features that set our coach education apart from the rest.

Firstly, whilst our initial goal is to provide accessible education opportunities, acceptance into the higher levels of the program is subject to successful application.

Secondly progression through the upper levels of the program is based on competence rather than knowledge.

Thirdly, the teachings that form the basis of the education are tried and proven over decades with elite athletes.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR COACHES

Ian King

Ian began coaching in 1980 and founded King Sports International in 1986. He has helped elite athletes exceed their own expectations and supported their Olympic dream through nine Olympic cycles, in over thirty sports at the elite level, in over fifteen different countries. Ian’s unique gift is helping elite athletes identify and overcome any limiting factors that may be holding them back from fulfilling their potential, and enjoying a long and fruitful competitive career.

Level 10
KSI Coach

Mike Pimentel (1966-2018)

With dual qualifications in Athletic Training and physical preparation Mike had a long career (nearly 30 years) with Tufts University in Boston MA USA, where he was for many years the head of physical training. Mike was introduced to KSI in 1999 and has been involved in the coaching program ever since. Mike has a lifetime of experience in both training and rehabilitation. He owns and operates a training facility in Cape Cod USA, based on the KSI way.

Level 10
KSI Coach

Mitchell Kochonda

Mitchell started his coaching journey in the mid 1990s and was first exposed to KSI in the late 1990s. He joined the KSI coaching program in the early 2000s. During his long physical preparation coaching career Mitchell has modeled the KSI approach to training with great success in elite sport up to and including the Olympic level. Mitchell has successfully mastered the work/life we teach in the KSI coaching program. He is based on the Gold Coast, Qld Australia.

Level 10
KSI Coach

Jon Hazard

From a diverse competitive and recreational sporting background Jon Hazard started training people in 2000. In about 2010 Jon was introduced to Ian King and KSI. Jon’s specialty is helping people achieve their goals whether it be in rehab, sport or a physique competition while keeping them injury free. Jon is based out of California, USA.

Level 10
KSI Coach

Greg Hazard

From a lifetime of playing sport Greg turned his passion for play into a career from about 2000. In 2012 Greg commenced his KSI coaching journey. Through physical preparation and guidance in nutrition Greg has helped numerous athletes and other clients reach their individual goals. Greg is based out of Los Angeles, CA USA.

Level 9
KSI Coach

Tom Legath

With a background in competitive and recreational sports Tom has been a physical preparation coach since the early 2000s. Tom commenced his KSI coaching journey in 2012 and operates a facility in Pasadena, CA USA. In addition to training a wide range of athletes and other clients, Tom has a strong interest in training the young athlete.

Level 8
KSI Coach

Dave Cerpentier

From a diverse personal background in sports and passion for physical training, Dave became a student in the KSI coaching program in 2012. He runs his own training studio in Belgium (Europe) and is committed to helping people improve their performance in sports and in life.

Level 8
KSI Coach

Mike Kelly

Mike was introduced to Ian King and KSI back in the late 1990s whilst working in a different profession. More recently Mike transitioned into coaching and reconnected with the KSI way. Mike has a strong love of and connection with sport and is passionate about his coaching. Mike is based in Reno Nevada, and works with a wide range of clients including athletes and general population.

Level 7
KSI Coach

Rob Bennett

With a love of sport and strong interest in the training process, Rob Bennett started as a student in the KSI Coaching Program in 2012 and is focused on working at the development level of the multi-year athlete plan as well as general population clients. Rob is based out of London, UK.

Level 7
KSI Coach

Victor Chan

With a lifelong commitment to play and sport, and a current involved in martial arts, Victor is committed to the philosophy of playing at your best without injuries. His drive for excellence attracted him to KSI in 2011, and driven him to higher levels of the KSI Coaching program. Victor is based out of Singapore.

Level 6
KSI Coach

Remy Delphin

An early start in sport led Remy to learn the challenges facing athletes, including the rising incidence of injuries related to the ‘modern’ approach to physical preparation. This led him to being a student of training and ultimately to KSI. His diverse personal involvement in sports has given him a greater empathy for the training and competition process and he is committed to helping others find a better way to train! Remy is based out of Paris, France.

Level 6
KSI Coach

Don Cameron

Donald started as a state junior tennis player with some limiting technique and injuries, and so he wanted to pass on better technique for the next generation of players. After joining KSI in 2015 and learning of the dominance of physical training in sport, he now enjoys providing a broad range of athlete development across various sports. Based in Emerald, Queensland, Australia at the tennis club, karate dojo and home gym.

Level 6
KSI Coach

Paula George

With a background in swimming and endurance sports, Paula has been a physical preparation coach since the early 2000s. She became a student in the KSI Coaching Program in 2019. Paula runs a facility in Kent, UK with her husband Jimmy George, and is committed to helping people optimize their health and performances.

Level 6
KSI Coach

Jimmy George

Jimmy has a background in endurance sports and developed a keen interest in discovering what is the best way to train when he took on his professional career as a coach. He became a student with KSI in early 2020 and runs a facility with his wife Paula George in Kent in the United Kingdom.

Level 5
KSI Coach

Kelly Batt

With a background in endurance sports and a strong interest in the training process, Kelly became a student in the KSI coaching program in 2019. Through physical preparation, Kelly has helped numerous general population clients achieve their individual performance and life goals. Kelly is based in Brisbane (Australia).

Level 5
KSI Coach

Liam Keats

Liam Keats came into physical preparation from his involvement in boxing and a passion for helping others. He started his KSI studies in 2019. Liam has been helping athletes and general population clients through his work at boxing-centric training facilities, including now his training facility on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia.

TZE WEI LIM
Level 4 Coach
Singapore