Andy Kirkland, PhD, is a triathlon coach, sports physiologist, and lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Stirling. In this interview, Andy shares his perspectives on a number of topics related to coaching from his experience as a coach, coach educator, and as a part of various high-performance environments.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Getting a degree in Sports Coaching, and the master's program at the University of Stirling -Pathways into coaching, including graduate programs in coaching as compared to exercise science and physiology degrees -Beyond training and physiology: what are the domains of expertise a good coach needs to have a good grasp on?  -How to build good coach-athlete relationships -The role for physiology in coaching, and common pitfalls in applying physiology -How to continually improve your coaching practices and skills   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts324/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help.    ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Andy's website, Twitter, and University of Stirling profile Training methods of Ethiopian runners with Michael Crawley | EP#275 Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia - Michael Crawley's book Critical Power and VO2 kinetics with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#257 A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey - Chrissie Wellington's book RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.