David Winton

Purple Patch Fitness Coach

A Little About David

David Winton brings more than 16 years of coaching experience to Purple Patch, working with everyone from first-time triathletes to World Championship qualifiers and elite competitors. A former NCAA Head Coach, USA Triathlon Level III Certified Coach, and accomplished endurance athlete, David combines deep expertise in performance science with a genuine passion for helping athletes succeed. His philosophy is simple: great coaching starts with understanding the person, not just the training plan.

Coaching Experience

• 16+ years coaching triathletes across all levels of endurance sport

• Former Head Coach of NCAA Women's Triathlon at Drury University

• Led Drury to consecutive West Regional Championships and a third-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships

• Coached an NCAA individual national runner-up

• USA Triathlon Level III Certified Coach and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• Master's degree in Sports Coaching from The Ohio State University

Athletic Highlights

• IRONMAN World Championship qualifier — Kona, Hawaii

• IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier

• Cycled more than 3,400 miles across the United States, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean

Support Crew

David lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and their two daughters, Sierra and Maya. Outside of coaching, he enjoys training, spending time with family, and exploring the Arizona outdoors.

Did You Know?

David once rode his bike across the entire United States — more than 3,400 miles from coast to coast! That's one way to take endurance training to the next level.

David's Coaching Philosophy

David believes the best coaching starts with the person, not the training plan. By understanding each athlete's goals, challenges, and life outside of sport, he builds strong relationships and creates smart, sustainable training strategies that help athletes reach their potential.