Katie M., who works with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, shares her Mastery Moment – a shift from coaching that reaches beyond sport, into other areas of their life.
“I’ve found more success/accomplishment in doing less than I ever thought I would after being stuck in mega distance everything for so long. It’s refreshing to be able to build and maintain fitness without destroying myself! Thank you for being such a great coach, I continue to learn about both being an athlete AND a better coach from you! “
So many athletes come in believing success is built on doing more; more miles, more hours, more fatigue. And for a while, that approach can feel productive until it leads to plateaus, burnout, or simply losing the joy in the process.
At Multisport Mastery, we believe in coaching as a true partnership and an ongoing process of learning. It’s not about handing down a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s about working together to understand what actually drives progress for each individual athlete. Listening. Adjusting. Reflecting. Growing, on both sides.
Real progress doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what matters, consistently and with intent. Seeing an athlete discover they can build and maintain fitness without constantly breaking themselves down – that’s a turning point. It builds confidence, sustainability, and a deeper connection to the process. And when that understanding carries over into other areas of life, that’s the ripple effect we’re after.
This is what a Mastery Moment looks like: grounded in the trust, the openness to evolve, and the commitment to doing things differently. Mastery – build together.
At Multisport Mastery, we work with each athlete to create these moments of mastery. If you’re looking to train with intent towards your triathlon, running, or endurance goals, it’s time for us to connect.
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About the Author
Elizabeth Waterstraat | Founder and Head Coach, Multisport Mastery
Elizabeth Waterstraat is the founder and head coach of Multisport Mastery, with 20 years of coaching experience and 26 years as an endurance athlete. A USA Triathlon Level III Coach, she is a five-time Kona qualifier, five-time Ironman World Championship finisher and 12-time National Champion. She has coached athletes from beginners to professionals and from first-time finishers to world champions, helping them develop the fitness, skills, and confidence to pursue ambitious goals through consistent, purposeful training.
Her coaching philosophy is built on communication, education, and partnership, with an athlete-driven approach that emphasizes the process as much as the outcome. She believes effective coaching requires understanding the individual, maintaining focus on meaningful goals, and finding balance between athletic ambition and the demands of everyday life. Through her coaching and writing, Elizabeth encourages athletes to take ownership of their development, build confidence through knowledge, and create a positive, sustainable relationship with sport.
Read more about Elizabeth, or book a fit call to talk about your goals.
