About Stephen

Stephen Dummett is the founder and head coach of Rising Tide Coaching, bringing a blend of community‑driven leadership, evidence‑based programming, and deep experience across endurance sport. Based in Toowoomba, Stephen coaches juniors, beginners, and committed age‑group athletes with a clear philosophy: train with purpose, build resilience, and rise together.

 

With international racing experience, state‑level titles, and a strong coaching foundation, Stephen has built Rising Tide into a supportive, structured environment where athletes progress confidently toward school sport, state teams, and long‑course goals.

Coaching Credentials

• Accredited Triathlon Development Coach
• Junior Athlete Development Specialist — coaching athletes aged 9–16
• Age‑group triathlon coach — All distances including half‑ironman & long‑course preparation
• TrainingPeaks programming & data‑driven coaching
• Swim Australia Teacher
• Accredited Aquatics Lifeguard
• Community Coaching Masterclass Certificate
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• AUS 3 - Instructor Course 
• Working with Children Bluecard
• Sports Integrity Australia - Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport
• Play by the Rules - Ethics and Ethical decision making in sport
• Play by the Rules - Harassment and Descrimination
• Play by the Rules - Introduction to the Integrity of Sport
• Play by the Rules - Walking the Talk
• Play by the Rules - Inclusive Coaching
• Sports Integrity Australia - Anti-Doping Fundamental Course
• Sports Integrity Australia - Coaches Course

Coaching Experience

• Head Coach, Rising Tide Coaching
• Head Coach, Toowoomba Tri Club
• Junior Triathlon Academy — structured progression pathway
• Adult age‑group coaching for all distances including half‑ironman and long‑course events
• Run‑session supervision for mixed‑age groups
• Strength & conditioning integration for endurance athletes
• Athlete mentoring for school sport, regional teams, and first‑time triathletes

Athletic Achievements

Major Titles & International Representation

• AusTriathlon Queensland State Champion — Male 55–59 (2025/26 Season)
• Ironman World Championships — Kona, Hawaii (2024)
• Duathlon World Championships — Pontevedra, Spain (2025)
• Battle of the Balonne 1st Overall Male — St George, QLD (2023)

Endurance & Long‑Course Racing

• Transcontinental Race (TCR) 2026 participant — Norway to Poland route
• Audax Australia endurance cycling events
• The Guzzler Ultra 52km (2022)
• Gold Coast and Melbourne Marathon Finisher
• 5 x Ironman finisher (Ironman Cairns, Australia, New Zealand, Western Australia, Kona - Hawaii)
• Raced multiple sprint, standard (Olympic) and 70.3 distance events

 

 

Endurance & Long‑Course Focus

Stephen’s coaching is grounded in lived experience across long‑course triathlon, ultra‑endurance cycling, and multi‑day events. These moments capture the resilience and preparation that underpin Rising Tide Coaching.

Coaching & Community

Rising Tide Coaching is built on a strong sense of community. Stephen works closely with juniors, parents, other coaches, and adult athletes to create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where everyone feels they belong — whether they are chasing their first finish line or a world championship start line.

Coaching Philosophy