TOWER 26 provides customized triathlon coaching to enthusiasts of all levels. With over 35 years of professional coaching experience, Gerry Rodrigues founded the entity based in Los Angeles, California.  Consistently and with purpose, our staff of 15 experienced TOWER 26 coaches successfully train and prepare athletes across the globe, from beginner to professional, to “Be Race Ready”.

Meet our Head Coaches.

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Gerry Rodrigues. TOWER 26 Founder & Head Coach.

Coaching and professional: 1983 - present.

  • Founder, TOWER 26, coaching and/or consult with over 1,000 athletes monthly.

  • Founding member and swim coach of first triathlon club in Los Angeles, 1983.

  • Expert coach IRONMAN University.

  • US Masters coach-of-the-year.

  • Former owner SWIM Magazine, publisher SWIM, Swimming World and Swimming Technique Magazines.

  • Co-founder World Open Water Swimming Association.

Athlete:

  • Swimmer 1969 - present. Overall winner of over 100 open water races.

  • US and World Masters Champion, pool and open water.

  • 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan Island.

Education: B.Sc. Pepperdine University, Business.

Fun Fact: Swam 10,000 meters (1:15/100 M) in 2 hours 5 min at age 12.

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Jim Lubinski. TOWER 26 Head Triathlon Coach.

Coaching: 2009 - present.

  • 2009 USA Triathlon certified coach.

  • N.A.S.M Certification strength coach/personal training, specializations in Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement and Behavior Change.

  • IRONMAN University certified coach.

  • Red Racing founder & head coach 2014 - present.

  • TOWER 26 swim, bike, run and tri coach, 2016 - present.

Athlete:

  • Division 1/Professional Ice Hockey Player.

  • Started triathlon in 2005.

  • Professional Triathlete, 2009 - present.

Education: B.A. Fairfield University, Political Science and Management.

Fun Fact: As a 7th Grader, 12 years old, I won the Illinois State Championship in the Mile Run with a 4:59.15 mile time.