Mike Smith
Mike Smith
USAT Level I Certified Coach | NXT LVL Endurance
Mike considers himself an everyday guy who faced the same obstacles many of us do, busy schedules, family life, career demands, and still found a way to achieve one of his biggest life goals: becoming an Ironman. Now, as a USAT Level I Certified Coach, he’s passionate about helping others do the same.
Mike has always loved movement and competition. His athletic journey began in traditional sports and evolved into a passion for triathlon, from sprints and off-road races to Ironman 70.3 events and, ultimately, a full Ironman finish, complete with the unforgettable moment of hearing “You are an Ironman” from Mike Reilly himself.
Before diving into triathlon, Mike worked as a personal trainer, where he discovered his love for helping people break barriers and achieve new levels of health. Later, as a coached athlete himself, he joined
the NXT LVL community to reignite his fitness while balancing a demanding career and young family life. Through consistency, perseverance, and community support, he transformed from “couch to Ironman”, a journey that deepened his belief in what’s possible through endurance sport.
Mike knows firsthand what it takes to learn new skills, overcome injuries, and build confidence, from tackling swimming as an adult to standing on age-group podiums and qualifying for the USAT Age Group Nationals. His holistic approach to training is also influenced by his wife, a natural health practitioner, and their shared focus on nutrition and wellness as a lifestyle.
When he’s not coaching or training, you’ll find Mike mountain biking, coaching basketball and baseball for his kids, or enjoying time outdoors with his family.
As a coach, Mike’s mission is to help athletes achieve their personal goals, discover a love for triathlon, and build strength that extends beyond the race course. He believes in the NXT LVL philosophy, that with the right mindset, community, and heart, anyone can move from average to exceptional.
Mike would be honored to be part of your story as you break barriers, build confidence, and become the best version of yourself, in sport and in life.
Mike Smith
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