RAYA USHER
LANGUAGES
English
French
VERIFIED EXPERIENCE
Coming Soon
SPECIALTIES
Biking
Nutrition
Running
Sports Psychology
Strength and Conditioning
Swimming
Working with Injured Athletes
PRICING
LOCATION
Godalming England
CERTIFICATIONS
ESCI Level 1
Coach Mastermind Group
TriDot Pool School
Specialties
swim
bike
run
nutrition
Certifications
About Me
Raya Usher is a Triathlon Coach and Head of Coach Development at Precision Coaching. With decades of experience across multi-sport disciplines—triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, and more, Raya and the Precision Team have successfully coached athletes of all levels. From beginners to elite competitors in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, as well as IRONMAN World Championships, our track record speaks for itself. At Precision Coaching, we take an individualised approach to ensure every athlete reaches their goals. We recognise that no two athletes are the same, and we work closely with you to align your training with your work-life-balance including family, and personal time for maximum efficiency.
Philosophy
Raya's approach is very much athlete focused and driven. Every decision made is centered around each individual athlete. Raya takes the time to develop strong relationships with each of her athletes so they feel they can communicate openly and get the best feedback possible to help structure an athletes training and get the desired results each athlete is looking to achieve.
Credentials
IRONMANU Certified Coach TRIDOT Certified Coach British Triathlon Level 1 & 2 TriDot Pool School Instructor Premier Personal Training • Bi-Lingual - English/French
Accomplishments
Raya Usher is a former Canadian International Alpine ski racer who transitioned to triathlon in 2015, competing across all distances from Sprint to full Ironman. She has qualified for and competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, as well as the ETU and ITU Championships, earning podium finishes in several events. Raya is a British Triathlon and Ironman certified coach, and she has successfully coached athletes from ITU-level competitions to longer distances. Over her coaching career, Raya has worked with hundreds of athletes of all abilities. Her passion lies in working with those mid-pack athletes who are eager to improve and willing to put in the work to climb the ranks in their age group. Under her guidance, dozens of athletes have qualified for prestigious events like the Ironman World Championships in Kona and Nice, as well as the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Raya thrives on helping athletes unlock their potential and reach their goals, no matter where they start.
Experience
Raya Usher has been coaching professionally and full-time since 2015. Together with her husband, Will Usher, they co-manage Precision Race Team—one of the UK’s most successful triathlon teams, earning the title of Best Ironman Team in the UK, Middle East, and Africa in 2019. Their athletes range from beginners to elite competitors, thriving under their expert management. Raya is an IRONMANU Certified Coach, TriDot Certified Coach, British Triathlon Level 1 & 2 certified, a TriDot Pool School Instructor, and holds Premier Personal Training qualifications. She coaches on TriDot, utilising the platform’s advanced technology to tailor training plans for her athletes and maximise their performance.