Diane A.

Jose (CoachUp client)

I had an incredible session with Diane!! Extremely knowledgeable in all aspects triathlon training. Was able to point out my swimming inefficiencies right away and how to correct them. I am very impressed with how much I got out of just one session. Will definitely continue getting coached by her!!

Sabrina (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane made me feel confident in my swimming abilities and taught me great techniques. Coach Diane was patient, kind, and extremely helpful. I really appreciate the expertise in Coach Diane's lesson, I feel really grateful to have learned so much from her. Thank you so much, I feel like a much better swimmer now. I hope everyone who needs help with techniques can find this wonderful coach, I don't think it can get battle than her.

Lazaro (CoachUp client)

I had a fantastic lesson with Coach Diane. She helped me feel comfortable but also pushed me to achieve more in one lesson than I thought I could. Can’t wait for the next one.

Aj (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane was excellent. I gave her a few concerns I had before we ever met. She watched me swim gave me some pointers and evaluated how those were going. She coached me well and even pushed me more than I thought I could go. Would definitely recommend. I look forward to more sessions with her.

Grant (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane was great. Super knowledgeable and helpful. From our first session, I feel my technique has improved and will refer to her for future coaching. Thanks Diane!

Bill (CoachUp client)

I'm very glad I messaged Coach Diane! She was extremely responsive from the initial message and we were able to meet the next day. I haven't been in the pool for 6 years. But her instructions gave me the guidance I needed to quickly improve enough to handle the drills she gave me on my own. She knew exactly what elements to have me focus on without overloading me with too much. Now I can practice on my own time and I will definitely be coming back to her soon for more coaching. I've very happy I contacted her!

Joseph (CoachUp client)

Diane was very helpful and easy to understand. She provided useful drills and workouts that have significantly improved my swim. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to work on their form and improve their swim.

Darryl (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane gave me a great deal of confidence in our plans going forward. She came prepared to help me, focused on my goals, and prepared a plan to get me where I need to go. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

Elijah (CoachUp client)

Diane provided immediate feedback without being overwhelming, and helped me put together a routine that I can do by myself, so that I can become a more self-sufficient swimmer. So far, I'm very satisfied!

Sam (CoachUp client)

Diane is a rockstar! Her breadth of knowledge and experience make her an all-star coach. She has a lot of patience but more importantly knows how to effectively train. Highly recommended!!! A++++

Sarrah (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is an absolutely fantastic instructor for our 2.5 year old daughter. She is perfectly patient but pushes our daughter in kind, fun ways. Our daughter loved her and in 1 lesson I could see her doing more than what she was doing in group classes at a swim school. Very impressed with her techniques. Coach Diane was on time, asked questions and also checked in with us to make sure we were ok with her techniques. Our goal is pool safety and survival. Making sure our 2.5 year old can get to safety if she were to fall in anywhere. I highly recommend her and feel very fortunate to have found her!

Felicia (CoachUp client)

Diane was very helpful for my daughter. She provided her with some good techniques and excellent advice. Made some tweaks to her strokes to help increase speed and improve performance. Diane connected with her and encouraged her performance. I will definitely use Diane again.

David (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is a great swim coach and deserves more than five stars. I'm training for a triathlon and swimming was my weakest sport; in one session she identified and corrected all the issues with my form and made me a much stronger swimmer. I highly recommend Coach Diane!!

Yasmin (CoachUp client)

Had a great first meeting with Coach Diane. I felt comfortable asking any and all questions I had, and look forward to training with her.

Adam (CoachUp client)

Diane is great...great personality...great teacher...she is phenomenal at knowing how to communicate the fundamentals to grow ones confidence and relaxation in the water.

Julie (CoachUp client)

Had a wonderful time training with Diane today. She was very knowledgeable and very encouraging throughout the whole training! Thank you for a great experience !

Trevor (CoachUp client)

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Randy (CoachUp client)

Knowledgeable and personable!
A very good tune up session.
Very good teacher.
Thanks for your help Diane!

Alicia (CoachUp client)

I've had two sessions so far with coach Diane and can tell a huge difference! She's been great at helping me improve my form and breathing technique. She does a great job explaining things and writing out drills / plans for me to practice during the week.

Tolu (CoachUp client)

We had the first session last week and it went very well. We are looking forward to our next session this week with Coach Diane.

Jon (CoachUp client)

Couldn't be happier with Diane! Call it coaching, counseling, tough love, psychology or something else she's been a huge part of my improvement. With zero background/experience in swim, bike or run... she has helped me over the last year prepare for my first half ironman. Between coming to open swims, being at the races or available around the clock to answer all the questions.. you can't get much better.

She's the best coach you could ask for!

Carlos (CoachUp client)

I had my first swimming session with Coach Diane yesterday. I'd never been a good swimmer, but after my 1 hour session with coach Diane I learned what I have to work on to improve my swimming. She is very knowledgeable, understanding, and practical in her coaching approach. She also is very easy-going, which is a plus because it helped me build trust and feel comfortable asking many questions. I like to run, and coach Diane kindly offer to give me some free advice on how to improve my running technique as well. She has a lot of experience in training athletes, so I'm glad that I got such an experience coach, who not only knows the technical aspects of coaching, but the relational as well. I highly recommend coach Diane to both beginners as me, and competitive athletes.

April (CoachUp client)

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Deena (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is AMAZING!! I would highly recommend her! She taught my niece and nephew so much and helped build their confidence. My niece has learned so much and is becoming a good little swimmer, my nephew who wouldn't put his face in the water at the beginning of the first lesson, can now jump in the deep and swim to the side and get himself out. I am amazed at how well the kids did. Thank you SO much Coach Diane!

Bobbi (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is the best! She knows me, knows the challenges I face and works within the limitations to help me achieve my goals. .No other coach has been able to do this like Coach Diane. Had I not found her, I'd probably have given up by now.

Zainab (CoachUp client)

Loved working with coach Diane. She seems very understanding and knowlegable. I will recommend her to my friends without any reservation. She answered my questions and more. I know I will have great relation with her. Thanks again for having her on your list. She is valuable.

Ammie (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane has helped immensely in improving my swimming technique. I look forward to each of the training sessions with her as well as the swim workouts she creates for me. I feel more confident going into my next triathlon thanks to her coaching and advice.
Not only is she is a great resource of knowledge about triathlon events and the foundational skills of swimming, but her personality is perfect for coaching. She is encouraging and thorough while examining her athletes strengths and weaknesses. I would highly recommend her coaching services and look forward to working with her personally in the future!

Zoltan (CoachUp client)

She's great! Very easy to work with, and she fixed several bad habits regarding my swimming even during one single session.

Jeff (CoachUp client)

I really enjoyed my first session with Diane; it was exactly what I had hoped for when signing up. I'm a triathlete without a swim background, so Diane immediately pointed out a few things that I needed to correct. She has a wealth of knowledge for improving swim technique and for advising triathletes and a wonderful personality which makes learning fun. I can't wait for my next session.

Amy (CoachUp client)

I wish that I could give more than 5 stars!! We live in Northern California and come down to visit my parents in Mesa each year. Quality swim lessons are hard to come by where we're from so a week with Coach Diane when we're here is all my kiddos get. To tell the truth, I wouldn't have it any other way! She has such a great rapport with the kids and has an incredible way of calming the most intense fears. At the beginning of this week, my daughter was barely paddling across the pool and now, three lessons later, she's doing the freestyle and the backstroke. We love Coach Diane and cannot wait until our lessons next year!!!

Alissa (CoachUp client)

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Dean (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane did an excellent job of diagnosing the problems with my stroke and explaining how to fix them. She was able to convey her thoughts very well both in words and actions. She listened to me and took into account what I wanted to get out of the lesson and she made every effort to accommodate that. She accomplished my goal of explaining to me how to become a better swimmer and also provided me with drills and a detailed work out plan so that I can continue to improve. I'm planning on competing in triathlons and her experience in that area was very helpful

I would definitely recommend Coach Diane and I will use her again.

Cathi (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is amazing with small children. She taught my 3 year old Grandson last year and had him over his fears and swimming in just 4 sessions. This year she has the challenge of my 3 year old granddaughter and she is making amazing progress with her.

Sherry (CoachUp client)

Had a great training session with coach Dianae. Can already see huge improvements in my daughters form. She really enjoyed her session and is looking forward to next one. Thanks so much for the wonderful instruction!

Jeannine (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane was so good with my daughter who is on her first ever recreational swim team. Her team decided to go over the diving start during the last 10 minutes of the last practice before their first meet. In a panic, I was able to find coach Diane, I found a pool in the middle of Phoenix and we met their. When we arrived we found that the pool did not open until next week. Coach Diane was so incredibly gracious and offered to drive all the was to Surprise because she wanted to make sure my daughter was prepared for her first meet. She had her diving within the dust half of the practice and started working on her stoke too. She is a lovely lady, with a genuinely no d heart, not to mention her wealth of knowledge is swimming and instruction. I can't say enough about her or thank her enough. My daughter wanted to quit and now she is in love with the sport!

Catherine (CoachUp client)

We have been so grateful for Diane's coaching! She has been coaching our 3 year old for the past several weeks and he has been excelling! He trusts her, plays with her, and has learned survival swim skills to keep him safe! We will be forever grateful. I would recommend her to anybody! ~Catherine

Susan (CoachUp client)

Excellent coaching! Invaluable lessons on technique and her teaching style was fantastic.
Diane was very professional and knowledgable. I would highly recommend

Vered (CoachUp client)

We are very happy with coach Diane. She is amazing. My daughter learn and progress with her swimming skills really fast. Thank you Coach Diane for everything you do we are so glade we found you.

Jeanene (CoachUp client)

I'm very impressed with Coach Diane! After only two sessions, I'm seeing real improvement in my technique, efficiency, and speed. She is great at analyzing your stroke and assigning specific drills to correct problems. She also brings a wealth of knowledge on triathlon training and racing, beyond swimming. I'm excited to see the results future sessions bring.

Amy (CoachUp client)

Diane is a great coach. She demonstrates the techniques, observes you in action, and provides immediate feedback. Her teaching style is remarkable. I've learned so much from her and am recommending her to all my friends and family.

Cameron (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is a great coach, she is detailed in everything she explains and gets straight to the point of being able to see immediate strengths and weaknesses and knows how to build off them. She also is a personal person that can relate to many things couldn't have been more happier to pick her as my coach! Will be definitely be booking more sessions with her!

Sharon (CoachUp client)

Coach Diane is awesome! We feel very fortunate to have found her. I immediately felt very comfortable with her. Very knowledgeable and responsive! We are well on our way to becoming great triathletes with her guidance and direction!

Sharon (CoachUp client) (Testimonial)

If you are new to swimming, biking, running or a seasoned athlete, Coach Alkins is the one. She is highly certified, experienced and very knowledgeable when it comes to tri-sports and techniques to help you learn, grow and improve! Her approach is challenging, supportive and carefully planned to ensure a healthy, strong, injury free outcome. She is humble, compassionate, committed and coaches with integrity and respect. She takes great pride in seeing all of her athletes succeed not only at an individual level but also as a team.

Meredith- Ironman Finisher (Testimonial)

Good afternoon, Team! It is with a lot of trepidation and fear that I let all of you know that I am leaving Diane's amazing team of athletes. Diane and I have worked together since the beginning and I owe her an amazing amount of gratitude for creating the athlete I am proud to be, today. This was one of the toughest decisions, but I know its the right one for me, at the moment. Many of you know I intend to start my doctorate in May. While my focus will remain the success of my next several races -- including 3 more 70.3's -- that focus will be also be split with my education, family and support network. Please know I have shed many tears over this departure. I feel like so many of you are my family. That we have been through so much together. This is the hardest sport you'll ever love! I am and will continue to be your teammate. I won't be far away. So, please -- stay in touch! Lastly, I want to publicly thank Diane Alkins for her unwavering support and tireless coaching. I could not have done all that I have without her. She is one of my best friends and I am so lucky I met her when I did -- even if she dies trying to fix my breast-stroke. Thank you, thank you, Diane!! I leave you and your team with pride and gratitude (and lots of bling)! Meredith

Mike Garrity (Testimonial)

When I first decided to "try" being a triathlete, I knew I had to start with my swimming. Diane was my Master Swim Coach. Little did I know when I started what an immeasurable impact that would end up having on me and my training. Diane quickly helped me with my form, pointing out how to take advantage of my strengths and enhance those skills that were not so strong. I would not have been able to complete my first Tri without her. Our relationship quickly grew to Diane being my Tri Coach. Of course she provides training plans, guidance on gear, races, nutrition and analyzes my performance and progress. But her coaching goes beyond a technical nature. She has a innate way of bringing out the best in all her athletes. She promotes and demonstrates a great culture of triathlon and teamwork. She is always available for advice, willing to challenge the norm and willing to continuously learn, even occasionally from her athletes. I recently completed my first Ironman event. There is no way I would have been physically, mentally or emotionally prepared for it without Diane and her tutelage. Her amazing energy infects her athletes. Her experience and knowledge strengthens the triathlon community. Her passion and personal connection makes good athletes better and good people great!

Dolly Payne (Testimonial)

Diane has been my Tri-Coach for just over a year. During my first 10 months, I have gone from "just wanting to complete one sprint distance", to an international and 70.3 distance with ease. I am now scheduled for six races, including a full Ironman this year. What I enjoy most about my coach, is the 1-1 time each week. It just isn't about my training, but how my life (family & work) co-exist within my training. It is also about how a feel both physically, mentally, and emotionally. Diane truly cares about each of the athletes she works with.

M. Adelaida Restrepo, Ph.D. (Testimonial)

t is with great pleasure that I provide a reference for Coach Diane. I have been with her for 10 months. I had never run, swam or biked in any event or for sport in any of the triathlon activities. I would run when I traveled or swam when I was injured from playing tennis. Diane has worked with me from the beginning when I was recuperating from an illness in which I could not play tennis any more. She continues to monitor may status as my illness can cause difficulties in stamina and joints. Diane pays attention to how I respond to the workouts she gives me on a monthly basis, and she has helped me improved tremendously in all areas. My first tri was an Olympic and I did very well for my age and in only four months of training. Right before this first tri, I hurt my back and she checked on my twice daily and made recommendation on how to heal and care for my injury. In addition, I had not had swimming lessons for many many years. I cut 15 minutes from my initial swimming 1500 mt time in just a couple of months. She also changed my swimming to be softer and smoother. She continues to work with me on a weekly basis to ensure that I maintain my stroke, breathing and endurance as I continue to improve my speed. Just this weekend I run a sprint and had improved 2 minutes in my 300 yard swim since this December. In terms of my running, I could not do a 3 mile run without exhaustion, partly due to medication I was taking that lowered my red cell count and made me tired. She helped me build the running little by little and this past February I run my first half marathon, and I am preparing to run my first half Ironman. She totally believes I can do it and keeps me on track. On my bike she had to work with me on my fear of clipping, buying a bike and bike shoes. She made sure I build the confidence to ride clipped. She arranges rides where we practice hills, speed, and overall endurance through good speed, heart rate, hydration and nutrition. She reviews rules for competition regularly. Further, I can ask her any questions and she always has a great answer, an article to share with the group, or live our You Tube demonstrations. We get information in our close Face Book group about the different sports, nutrition, technique, clothing and events. I now check my Facebook to see if there is information from her first thing in the morning and last thing at night. I am an information junkie and she feeds me exactly what I need. Coach Diane wants daily reports, we meet almost weekly and she watches us swimming every week. She has the long-range and short-range plan in mind at all times, and when I forget it – she gently and firmly reminds me that is the plan we are working on now. When I feel unprepared she gives me the confidence that I am, because she makes sure that I am prepared when she says so. She goes to our races to watch us and enjoys watching us race. When they are far away, our group is informed how the other group mates are doing. She demonstrates great passion for the sport, she knows when to push us, and when to back off. She knows when we need encouragement or technique, and I know she wants me to be successful and feel confident in my ability to achieve my goals. I have had many “tennis” coaches in my life including college tennis coaching. I had level I Pros to casual ones. I know that Diane always goes above and beyond what she gets paid. She ensures that all her athletes are well coached, prepared and ready for their next goal. I have watched her train and shape some amazing ironman finishers in our group. I could not believe how well they finished and performed last November under her coaching. It was her care, dedication, passion and coaching. Further, I feel she gives me the same level of care and dedication whether I am preparing for a sprint or my half Ironman. She is the best coach I have ever had, although she is my first triathlon coach. I know I will be prepared to do my half Ironman and that she will ensure that I am ready for it. I love her love and passion for the sport, her knowledge that she is always willing to share and her dedication to our success, her athletes.

Bonnie Abbott- Triathlete (Testimonial)

Diane Alkins is an amazing coach . I have had coaches in the past but none hold a candle to Diane Alkins. Diane has not only the experience, and knowledge to be the worlds best coach. But she has the heart. She cares about her clients and this is demonstrated in everything she does. If we as clients do not hear or see an article from Diane dedicated to helping us with swimming, biking, running, eating right or just plain motivational and inspiring on any given day or hour, We all start to look for her. Surely she has been abducted or has disappeared. Within minutes of our searching we get an article via email or a phone call assuring us our coach does not rest day or night. . Her dedication and hard work is unlike anything I have ever seen or experienced. When I ask her if she can call me; she's on the phone and I know I can count on her to help me thru any issue or crisis I'm experiencing in my athletic journey. There have been times when I have called her just to meet me at the pool and she has rearranged her own personal life, and spent over 2 hours with me ensuring that I walk away from that pool with the skills and knowledge i need to succeed. As an older athlete, in the past I have often been dismissed and not taken seriously as an athlete. Diane doesn't dismiss or treat me any different than any other athlete on her team. In fact, she inspires me and sees more in my athletic capabilities than I do. It is with Diane's training , caring and coaching that I can say " I am an athlete". Diane puts her heart and soul into each one of her athletes. She is there for their events and you can count on her to be there cheering them on and gleaming with pride as each one crosses the finish line. When I first started with Diane Alkins , I couldn't swim more than 800 meters and I had no ideal what the little gear on my bike was for. Within 4 months I have doubled my swim and can ride with confidence that I can tackle hills and mileage with top athletes. I honestly do not know or ever heard of any coach that's there 24 hours 7 days a week and has the knowledge and skills and cares more than Diane does. I have no doubt Diane Alkins is the best coach in the world. Bonnie Abbott

Bobbi Sprago (Testimonial)

Diane Alkins has been my coach for the past 6 months. I started running, cycling and swimming somewhat late in life, as athlete's go. I am 57 years of age and have had several injuries and issues in the past few years. I needed a coach who would be able to build my schedule within the guidelines of my Doctor and Physical Therapist, allowing for flexibility, progress and recovery, as well as prevent further injury. Diane has been very personally involved with my training and her commitment to my success. I know she won't give up on me when I feel down, discouraged or weak. She understands the delicate balance between knowing when to quietly listen, encourage, be understanding, offer a suggestion or give an outright push. Her communication with her athletes is wonderful and she has put together a close team, offering awesome support to each other. She is available to her athletes and responds in a very timely manor to emails, texts or phone calls. She shares her experiential knowledge of the sport of Triathlon, as well as keeps us informed on the latest trends, science and information to help us succeed. She loves what she does and it shows in her actions and attitudes. I've had two previous coaches, but Diane Alkins is perfect for me and I'm so thankful to have found her.

Lar Drolet (Testimonial)

Coach Diane is patient, knowledgeable and has a keen eye for how to work with someone in all disciplines of triathlon. Having worked with a few coaches I have had several perspectives on how to train better, Coach Diane has a great approach working with people and has an even better attitude; we have fun while learning how to swim, run and bike correctly. It is a sport, we do it for fun and Coach Diane does not lose sight of that she wants us to accomplish our goals (surpass them) and enjoy the process. Without much effort she has helped me improve my run by minutes, my swim is improving weekly and nutrition is becoming less of a hassle and just second nature. It is great working with someone like this and I can only imagine what my PR would be if I started working with her years ago. If you are fortunate to find her open to take on new clients do not hesitate, you will miss out on a fun adventure and a chance to become awesome.

Bonnie Abbott- Triathlete (Testimonial)

An email recently sent to me from an athlete I currently coach Thank you for all you do . You are an amazing coach. I mean it I've had 2 running coaches and I have learned more valuable stuff from you than I ever did with them. Not to mention I've had 2 swim master coaches and neither of them can hold a candle to you. I think honestly, I was not taken serious or invested in cause I'm not fast and I'm older. But you take the time with me and others and that speaks loudly for the type of person and coach you are.

Mike Garrity- (Testimonial)

Athlete completing a 70.3 Oceanside 2015 Thanks Coach! Great experience today. Hit my goals: finish, have fun, and finish around 7 hours.