Matt Lieto brings an amazing life story that extends through his personality and coaching. Living much of his life in obesity, he lost almost 100 pounds as he dedicated himself to healthier living, becoming an established professional athlete in the process. Having been with purplepatch for the longest of all the pros, he brings a wealth of experience and fun to his coaching.
About Us and Our Philosophy
| The purplepatch methodology is grounded in a belief that optimal endurance performance, for every level of athlete, arrives from a balanced approach to training. The set of beliefs that evolved from the education, athletic and coaching experience of Matt Dixon are the foundation of every purplepatch training plan or program. Your endurance training should always be supported by adequate recovery, proper nutrition and a smart functional strength program. The purplepatch pillars of performance apply to fitness enthusiasts just as much as our professional athletes. We all share the passion to improve, and our smart approach to training will ensure that you get your best results, again and again. |
Coaches
Meredith has taken an amazing journey to become a professional athlete and coach. A long-time Ironman enthusiast, with a best of 11 hours and 22 minutes before beginning with purplepatch, she is now an Ironman Champion. She did this while managing a 60 hour week working in finance. She takes this passion and management skills into her coaching, and combines it with very naturally caring and strong leadership skills.
James has been involved in the purplepatch coaching system longer than any other person, and brings a strong blend of experience, technical expertise and passion to his coaching. He has extensive experience training and competing as a professional athlete, but balances this with his passion for athlete development and guidance.
Josh Crosby is a former multi-sponsored, ultra-endurance athlete, elite triathlete, and World Champion rower. He is a self professed adrenalin addict, who is no stranger to intense physical competition and brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to his coaching style and to the purplepatch Train With A Pro program.
Team
Matt Dixon
Founder and Head Coach
As one of the leading endurance coaches in the world, Matt brings a unique background of professional coaching experience, elite athletics and education to lead the purplepatch team. He is a highly sought after resource in the endurance community, writing and contributing to multiple publications such as Triathlete Magazine, Lava Magazine, Outside Magazine and Triathlete Europe. His Master’s degree in clinical and exercise physiology, as well as his experience as an elite swimmer and professional triathlete, form the backbone of his coaching philosophy, but it is his incredible ability to lead, educate and develop all levels of athletes to their potential with his excellent communication style that makes him such a sought after resource.
Kelli McMaster
Partner and Head of Strategy
Kelli is a highly experienced business professional, with extensive leadership and strategy background in technology and sales. She currently leads business development and strategy for purplepatch. She is also happily married to Matt!
Anthony DuComb
Events and Trips Manager
Anthony leads and manages all purplepatch trips and camps. With an extensive background in corporate law, Anthony now utilizes his organizational and management skills to ensure that every clinic, camp and trip is a wonderful experience for all guests. Anthony has been a competitive triathlete, runner and open water swimmer since 1995, and has participated in such famed races as the Dipsea, the original Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and the English Channel Relay Crossing.
Carmel Galvin
Corporate and Business Development
Carmel has extensive HR and management experience. Coming from a managing Director role at a global company she will be leading the charge with our new corporate program. When she is not on her road bike you can find her chasing her 3 daughters around San Francisco.
Willow Harrington
Community Coordinator
An athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Willow Harrington manages PPSV activities and events. Willow brings extensive managerial and coaching experience to her role at purplepatch. As a former Team in Training Mentor and Training Captain, she emphasizes the culture of community training, while achieving individual athletic goals.
Tom Wildhart
Marketing and Media Strategy
Tom is a seasoned IT Professional with a passion for sports and the outdoors. First and foremost a swimmer that has recently discovered the beauty of triathlons and is hooked.
Thomas Caleshu
Technical Advisor
An athlete and a geek, outdoorsman and shut-in, Thomas guides digital direction and spearheads development of digital products.