I was overwhelmed with the logistics so I reached out to Scott. He was very encouraging and spent a lot of time over the next several weeks speaking with me, researching race courses for me, emailing and speaking with race directors on my behalf to help guide them in incorporating adaptive athletes into their races.

“I have been working with Coach Scott since May of 2018. I met Coach Scott at a paratriathlon camp in January of 2018 and my coach at the time had little understanding of the paratriathlon world. I was ready to work with someone who understood competing as a triathlete in the para community. Coach Scott was not only certified through USAT but knew and works with the community closely. As an athlete, I have competed in two Ironmans, four Half Ironmans, sprints and Olympics as well. When I began working with Coach Scott he coached me through my first Paratriahtlon National Championship and I was a bronze finish. He also coached my through my first ITU World Cup event in Sarasota, FL as well as my first Paracycling event as the Track Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO. I have managed to cut my swim time from 2:20 per 110 yard down to 1:40 ish on a good day and my run has improved immensely. My cycling has also taken off where we are beginning to work with power and incorporating strength training. I have enjoyed this process with Coach Scott in learning what my body can and will do. The most important piece of our relationship, however, is the ability to let him know when life is affecting me and how. I believe its crucial for an athlete, especially one that is pursuing elite status, to be transparent. I have been able to have this relationship without it becoming an excuse. Coach Scott is able to balance empathy as a coach as well as push me to not let life get in the way of a healthy and balanced life of an athlete.”

I first met Coach Scott at a the Inaugural Camp Catapult Paratriathlon camp in 2019. He was full of passion, great information, and inspiration about the sport.

Scott called us at the end of March and told us about the Lubbock 70.3 Recon Camp happening during Memorial Day weekend and that there were still open spots available to sign up for the Lubbock Ironman 70.3 event at the end of June.

I contacted Scott about working with me, and I found his approach to be thorough and rooted in a great deal of knowledge and in his own vast personal experience in endurance sports. Scott combines coaching, communication, and a genuineness that results in a solid training plan, and more importantly a solid partnership.

I am a Deaf athlete. Scott helps me meet my goals in planning out my races schedules in terms of balance with resting/recovery and come back to it stronger and better. He helps me in my understanding of nutrition/food intakes, what gear fits me better, and be proactive with my injuries. He knows people where he can make the connection of what I need in training or updating my triathlon gear.

I met Scott in April 2019 before my first Triathlon (sprint distance). I was introduced to him by one of the race directors who knew that I am a below the knee amputee and knew that Coach Scott was the only local certified USA Para-Triathlon coach.

He was with me every step of the way helping me sort out what gear I needed, how to train, what to eat (or not eat), and so much more. I am a highly organized and anxious person and Scott was able to help me focus, sort through everything, and give me the advice I needed to make my first half ironman a success.

Scott helped me find the love of the sport again and helped me regain the fitness that I had lost. His goal with Para Endurance Coaching is to come alongside athletes, and that’s exactly what he does. He coached me back to my first races post pandemic, and back into a consistent routine.

Scott would go out of his way to make sure my millions of questions were answered. He gave me pep talks when I needed them and also pushed me when I needed it.

"Scott Benefield’s Para Endurance Coaching Camp provided me with invaluable information for my Lubbock 70.3 preparation. Being able to swim in Dunbar Lake and actually ride the bike course gave me the familiarization I needed for the successful completion of the Lubbock 70.3 on race day. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to have a good experience on race day"