Our team.
Director (Performance director) | Will Usher
Will is a full time coach and has been coaching Triathlon for 21 years now and over this time as both a coach and athlete he has had the good fortune to work with and learn from some legendary coaches. The lessons learnt he has implemented into his coaching guiding over 200 athletes to Great Britain Age Group success with numerous Top 10, podiums and champions across the whole range of ITU World, European, IRONMAN and Challenge Family races along the way.
Will is the Head Coach and Founder of Precision Race Team the current UK and EMEA No. 1 IRONMAN Team. The team was rebranded in 2018 from ONE Triathlon RDS which was also an award winning team at ITU. The team is largely made up of top 1-5% Age Group athletes with well over 100 Great Britain Age Group international athletes as well as several World and European medalists.
Will coaches across the full spectrum of beginner to elite and enjoys the variety of challenges that comes with that.
Over the last two decades Will has also coached and supplied expert knowledge to brands and publications such as HUUB, Speedo, Gordon Ramsay, The Times, The Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, 220 Triathlon as well as numerous online publications.
The truth is every athlete is different and deserves an individual approach. Will offers strong guidance and entirely individualised targets. However, feedback is vital. Coaching is a relationship and as with any relationship communication is key. Will encourages as much feedback and contact as an athlete can give but will also work with the athlete to educate them as to the really important information to feedback on from a performance perspective as well as the information important to them as an individual.
Director (Head of Development) | Raya Usher
Partner, Coach, and Head of Coach Development at Precision Coaching | Head of International Markets at TriDot
Raya Usher is an internationally respected triathlon coach, combining over a decade of expertise with an athlete cantered approach to help triathletes of all levels reach their fullest potential. A former Canadian International Alpine ski racer turned seasoned triathlete, Raya leverages her high-performance background and professional journey to support athletes navigating the complexities of sport, work, and life balance.
With a rich blend of credentials, including certifications from IRONMANU, British Triathlon, and TriDot Pool School, and her experience as a Personal Trainer, Raya holds a pivotal role at Precision Coaching as a Partner, Coach, and Head of Coach Development. Her role extends to TriDot, where she serves as Head of International Markets, spearheading TriDot’s commercial operations outside the Americas. Raya is also a valued Course Instructor for IRONMANU, contributing her extensive knowledge to developing coaches worldwide.
Raya has been coaching full time since 2018 and has coached 100’s of athletes of all abilities. Raya works best with ambitious, middle-of-the-pack athletes who are eager to push their boundaries and become the best versions of themselves—whether their goal is to achieve personal milestones or stand on the podium at world championships. These athletes come with a determined mindset and an appetite for growth, often balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and rigorous training. They are committed to improvement and embrace the journey, knowing that every gain, whether large or small, brings them closer to their potential. Driven yet coachable, they are open to learning, adapting, and putting in the work required to excel, thriving in an environment that emphasises structure, feedback, and constant progression. With Raya’s guidance, these athletes transform their determination into results, reaching new heights and redefining their athletic capabilities. Raya’s dedication to each athlete, along with her strategic and technical expertise, reflects the “Precision Way” - a philosophy focused entirely on individualised coaching, open communication, and personalised feedback to optimise every athlete’s training experience.
Competing in triathlon since 2015, Raya has a proven record across all distances—from Sprints to full IRONMAN races. She has earned podium finishes in IRONMAN events and qualified for ETU, ITU, IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. She is Married to Precision Partner, Will Usher and live in Surrey, England. They have two children, a Dog Named Poppy and a Cat called Ember.
Manager (Senior performance coach) | Sion-Kelly McIntosh
With a decade of experience coaching hundreds of athletes up to an Olympic standards, at a young age Sion brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the training environment. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science and a degree in Psychology, he employs a comprehensive approach to optimise performance, addressing both the physical and mental aspects of training. As an elite-level swim coach, he has worked closely developing swimmers from 8 years of age right through to olympic standard. additionally Sion has secured eight national age group titles across various distances, including a sub-10 hour Ironman performance and is currently working on taking the next steps towards a coveted pro license. His proven ability to develop tailored training programmes for people from all walks of life and any ability enables his athletes to excel, ensuring they reach their full potential in this demanding sport whilst balancing their time effectively to ensure that family, friends and enjoyment are at the front of all his athletes agendas.