BOOST YOUR BUSINESS.
Get Endurance Sports Coaching Institute Certified.
Endurance Sports Coaching Institute is the gold standard of triathlon coach certification.
Endurance Sports Coaching Institute (ESCI) is the gold standard of professional triathlon coach certification. The program ensures coaches are educated, experienced, and equipped to provide high-quality coaching services.
ESCI Certified Coaches have access to experts, comprehensive resources, and a robust, supportive community of coaches worldwide. Start your ESCI coach certification journey today.
40% OF ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN AN IRONMAN OR IRONMAN 70.3 INVEST IN STRUCTURED TRAINING.
Experience the Benefits of ESCI Certification
Enhance credibility using the ESCI Certified Coach Marks
Expand knowledge through ongoing educational resources
Engage with athletes through on-site support programs
Build your network through a collaborative global coach community
Grow your business with a coach finder database profile
Start your coaching journey today!
- Get certified
How much you choose to take advantage of the ESCI benefits and the associated educational resources is up to you. You can simply complete the ESCI Level 1 Coach Certification Course and use the corresponding education and ESCI Certified Coach distinction and marks to grow your business. Additionally, you can join the collaborative coach community and benefit from working with other coaches to expand your knowledge, increase your experience, and grow your business. Or go the distance and complete Level 2 and Level 3 certification. -
Engage in the coach community
ESCI is supported by TriDot’s Coach Community. This supportive group provides coaches with business coaching, mentorship, mastermind groups, and other opportunities to work together to increase education and experience, and grow your business, in addition to the sport of triathlon as a whole. - Embody the ESCI coach profile
ESCI provides value to coaches of all types and with a wide range of business goals. The program's primary focus is on professional coaches who are: 1) Humble, hungry, "people people" 2) Intrinsically motivated to grow and connect, and 3) Passionate about helping people improve and succeed. If this describes you, get started today!
ESCI offers three Certification Levels
ESCI Coach Certification levels are based on the below key areas:
- Coach education (as evidenced by certifications)
- Coach experience (as evidenced by athletes and hours coached)
- Coach engagement in collaborative initiatives to grow the sport
ESCI Level 1
ESCI L1 Course Education
ESCI Coach Logo
L1 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder Listing
Eligible for Coach Mastermind Groups (Full Rate)
Eligible for Coach Business Accelerator
Eligible for Coach Business Accelerator
Event Support
Access to Event Clinics
Additional TriDot Benefits
Experience Certification
TriDot Pool School Priority 3
Coach Connect Priority 3
Apprentice Program
Discount on Coaching Excellence Program (Coach Business Accelerator & Coach Mastermind Group)
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades
ESCI Level 2
TriDot Pool School Certified*
1,000 hours experience
Level 1 Benefits Plus
ESCI L2 Course Education
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L2 Badge
TriDot Pool School Priority 2
Coach Connect Priority 2
Eligible to Lead Coach Mastermind Groups
Eligible for Event Lead
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades
ESCI Level 3
Active Body Check Certified*
FuelX Certified*
TriDot Run School Certified*
5,000 hours experience
Level 1 and 2 Benefits Plus
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L3 Badge
TriDot Pool School Priority 1
Coach Connect Priority 1
L3 Group Calls with Master Coaches
Eligible for Focus Groups