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Delighted to have passed my IRONMAN U Coach Re-Certification! ✅

Continuous learning is part of being the best coach I can be.

Athlete welfare, clean sport and evidence-based coaching will always come first.

#IRONMANU #Triathlon #Coaching #CleanSport #AthleteFirst
July 24, 2026 at 3:24 PM
In this can't-miss episode of Talking With Donato, we dive deep into the mindset of a coach who puts his athletes first. Hear Donato discuss the pressures and responsibilities of protecting his team.

He shares his philosophy on leadership. #SportsPodcast #AthleteFirst
January 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Here's the system agents DON'T want you to know:

Sept/Oct = 55% of decisions
Jan/Feb = signing time

This timing works for 80% of sponsor companies.But agents keep you IGNORANT.

Knowledge is power.
Timing is everything.
Agents = OPTIONAL

#SponsorshipSecrets #AthleteFirst
August 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The BIGGEST lie agents tell:
"Sponsorship happens year-round."

TRUTH:
55% of ALL deals happen in just September-October.
They spread this lie because...
Seasonal work doesn't justify year-round fees.

Want proof?
Track when your current sponsors actually signed you.
Bet it was fall.

#AthleteFirst
August 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Ever wonder why your agent goes QUIET in July/August?

Only 1-2% of sponsorship decisions happen in summer.

Instead of preparing you for September...
(when 25% of decisions happen)

They let you waste energy on DEAD months.

Why?

Confused athletes pay more fees.

#AthleteFirst
August 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A short highlight clip of the fights. All our planning and hardwork came to fruition. Much more to come. Thanks to #opalart for this video. #bjj #jiujitsu #mysore #jiujitsujam #combat #athletefirst
December 3, 2024 at 2:29 AM