Custom Coach was founded in 1999 by Debbie Leslie, an Exercise Physiology specialist and an accomplished athlete. Debbie is experienced in coaching Runners, Swimmers, and Cyclists; Duathletes and Triathletes of all ages and experience levels from Children to Senior level as well as non-athletes who simply need guidance to achieve their fitness goals.
“My approach is one of collaboration. I work very closely with my clients to understand them as athletes as well as people. I understand that most athletes have competing priorities and must juggle the rigors of work and family in addition to their training”.
Debbie works with each athlete to meet them at their current physical level and creates a custom plan to help them reach their goals, whether it be to complete their first race, improve upon a previous best time, lose weight, get faster, get fitter or whatever your personal goals are. Debbie coaches individuals locally in the Sarasota area as well as virtually throughout the country via the internet. She has been effective at utilizing social media, YouTube, email and Skype to fully engage her remote athletes.
“I have been with Custom Coach for just under a year. In that time I have gone from a mediocre level of fitness to a level higher than when I was a competitive high school and college athlete and that was almost 20 years ago. Under Debbie’s guidance, I am prepared mentally and physically on race day. Her techniques of coaching and massage therapy keep me at my best for race day and have also made me a better person. If you want the best, go with someone who cares about you as a person and as an athlete, go with Coach Debbie!.”
Peter Delcos
Age Group Triathlete
Not only does Debbie work with individuals, she also works with groups as well. She works with charity groups, host clinics & training camps, develops and implements programs in partnership with athletic facilities and can be hired to be a guest speaker at your group’s events.
Coach Debbie has been successful in her own career at balancing all three and can help you do the same.
Debbie has a coaching plan for everybody. Check out the Services page to learn more about what she has to offer. Please feel free to contact me to learn more.