Our Coaches

Elizabeth Waterstraat is the founder and head coach of Multisport Mastery, bringing more than 25 years of multisport competitive and coaching experience to athletes around the world. She is a USA Triathlon Level II Coach known for developing athletes across a wide range of disciplines, distances, and performance levels.

Elizabeth’s coaching philosophy is athlete-centered and performance-driven, blending data analysis, long-term development, and real world practicality. She is known for her ability to identify an athlete’s potential and systematically guide them toward sustainable excellence through thoughtful planning, consistent communication, and education-driven coaching. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s degree in Public Health, equipping her to address performance through a holistic lens that integrates training, resilience, health, and life balance while progressing towards athletic goals.

As a business owner, accomplished multisport athlete, and parent of three, Elizabeth understands the realities athletes face beyond training and racing. She is widely respected for helping athletes pursue ambitious goals while maintaining health, perspective, and longevity in both sport and life.

Whether coaching an athlete to their first finish line or the top step of a championship podium, Elizabeth is deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and the success of every athlete she works with.

Notable coaching achievements:

• • Over 30 National Champions (Olympic Tri, Sprint Tri, Gravel Tri, Off Road Tri, Draft Legal Tri, Long Course Tri, Super Sprint Tri, Duathlon, Mixed Team Relay)
  • 2x overall Xterra wins
  • XTerra National Champion
  • 2016 Rio Paralypmics bronze medalist
  • 2x Xterra World Championship top 3 in age group
  • USA Triathlon Athlete of the Year Honorable Mention (2014)
  • USA Triathlon Off Road Athlete of the Year (2021)
  • USA Triathlon Duathlete of the Year (2022)
  • USA Triathlete Masters Athlete of the Year Honorable Mention (2023)
  • 1x Ironman World Championship top 3 in AG
  • 1x Draft Legal Sprint Triathlon World Champion (W45-49 in 2022)
  • 2x 70.3 World Champions (W30-34 in 2014, W40-44 in 2022)
  • 3x 70.3 World Championship top 3 in AG (Nice, St. George, Chattanooga)
  • 2x 70.3 North American Champions (W40-44 in 2021, W45-49 in 2023)
  • Overall winner of Ironman Alaska (2022) and Ironman Arizona (2014)
  • Overall wins of Steelhead, Racine, Calgary, Indian Wells 70.3
  • Countless 70.3 age group podiums around the world
  • Over a dozen top 10 professional 70.3 finishes
  • Over 60 Ironman World Championship/Kona qualifiers

Notable personal athletic achievements:

• • 12x National Champion (Sprint Tri, Long Course, Gravel Tri, spanning 2002 to 2023)
  • Silver medal at the Duathlon World Championship (2006)
  • North American Ironman Champion (2015, 1st in AG/2nd overall at IM Texas)
  • 5x Kona qualifier (2006, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2025)
  • 5x Ironman World Championships (including 4 x top 10 AG finishes)
  • Overall 70.3 win (Steelhead) and 20+ top 3 AG finishes at 70.3s
  • Multiple times qualified for the 70.3 World Championship
  • Age group podium finish at 70.3 Worlds (2014)
  • Age group podium finish at IM World Championship (2025)
  • USA Triathlon Athlete of the Year Honorable Mention (2007)
  • 3x top 10 professional 70.3 finishes (2008)

A life-long athlete who first started coaching runners and swimmers in 2002, Amanda Wendorff is a full-time USA Triathlon and Ironman University certified multisport coach based in Ohio. Since Amanda joined Multisport Mastery in 2015, she has guided multiple athletes to World Championship and Boston Marathon qualifications, age group podiums, and personal records in all distances of triathlon and running. Also an attorney who formerly worked as a corporate litigator in Chicago, Amanda understands the complexities of juggling busy schedules and training, and works with each athlete to develop a program that will allow top performance while performing well in other parts of life. Amanda enjoys working with athletes in all stages in their athletic career, from rookies to those looking to stand atop the podium.

Kristan Huenink is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach and RRCA-Certified Run Coach based in southern California, working with athletes across all levels to help them discover and develop their full potential.

Kristan takes a whole-athlete approach to coaching, focusing not only on physical performance but also on the mental, tactical, and lifestyle components that drive long-term success. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes smart, strategic training to prepare for smart, strategic racing along with helping athletes build consistency, confidence, and resilience.

As an athlete, Kristan brings extensive personal experience to her coaching. She has completed countless marathons, Ironman 70.3 events, full Ironman races, including competing at the Ironman World Championship. Her firsthand experience with the demands of endurance sport – training cycles, race-day pressure, setbacks, and breakthroughs – adds depth and authenticity to her coaching.

Kristan is passionate about helping athletes pursue ambitious goals while maintaining balance, health, and longevity in sport. Whether guiding and athlete toward their first finish line or supporting seasoned competitors, she is dedicated to fostering growth, enjoyment, and lasting success.

Jennifer Tryon is a USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach and dedicated triathlete whose passion for triathlon has led her to multiple Ironman 140.6 and 70.3 World Championships. She began her triathlon journey while managing a demanding career, gaining firsthand insight into how intentional structure and planning make it possible to excel in training alongside a packed schedule. This experience shaped her coaching philosophy: to help driven athletes reach their highest potential without compromising life beyond the sport.

At Multisport Mastery, Jennifer prioritizes understanding the full picture of her athletes’ lives to deliver tailored training plans rooted in flexibility for sustainable consistency. With this holistic athlete-centered approach, success extends beyond the finish line as athletes discover untapped strength, confidence that carries into every part of life, and friendships that make the journey unforgettable.

Whether your goal is to complete, compete, or excel, Jennifer is ready to guide you there.