Playing for Purpose
Testimonials about Playing for Purpose
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Thank you very much for being my coach. I can feel the difference. I am very excited. When considering my overall conditioning, I have never felt better in my entire life.
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Jason Everard
Boise, ID & Alaska
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Thanks so much for everything! I actually feel better physically than I remember in my adult life.
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Suzanne Anstine
Boise, ID
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Thanks again for everything, this has been fantastic. All my triathlete friends down here agree that you're the perfect coach for me.
Athlete
Dawn Muhlestein
Bountiful, UT
What We Do



A coaching platform that gives back
We donate a portion of coaching fees and ALL Product Profits to local non-profits and our annual high school student college scholarship program.
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Personal Triathlon Coaching
Sam Kristensen
USAT Level I Certified Coach
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Holistic Coaching approach
Mind - Body - Nutrition - Recovery
I work with up to 10 athletes per annual season. No athlete is the same. All training plans are custom. No Canned programming.
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I coach new athlete's to the sport of triathlon, intermediate level athletes, and seasoned veterans looking for structure, feedback, accountability and an annual plan.
Contact me for details and an interview if interested in pursuing coaching. sam@playingforpurpose.com
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My why
I benefited greatly from caring and dedicated educators and coaches growing up. They helped me in my development to go on to college and limit my student-loan debt through college scholarship searches.
I have worked with thousands of students, athletes, and parents closely the past sixteen years as a High School Counselor, Athletic Director, and High School Coach. I currently work as a high school counselor and see the real life in the trenches benefits of providing annual scholarships to graduating seniors because of my experiences.
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Personal Triathlon Highlights
USAT All-American (2017-2018)
AWA Gold (2016, 2017, 2018)
Age Group Champion x3
70.3, Olympic, and Sprint Distances
2x140.6 Finisher (11:06:59 PR)
14x 70.3 Finisher (4:38:07 PR)
8x Olympic Finisher (1:57:52 PR)
8x Sprint Finisher (53:18 PR)
Team Wattie ink. Elite (2016-Present)
Partnerships and Team Sponsors
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Team Wattie Ink.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May
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Ironman St. George 70.3
St. George, Utah
TBD
TBD Due to Covid-19
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TBD due to Covid-19
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TBD due to Covid-19