ITU Level III Certified Triathlon Coach Girona-Based Globally Available
WHO I AM
The engineer who became a coach — and never stopped being both
“You can see the engineering background in how methodical and dedicated he is. 100% recommended.” — Víctor Álvarez
I’m Oriol Gili, originally from Barcelona, now based in Girona — one of the world’s best training destinations for endurance sports. I work individually with triathletes, cyclists, and runners, and I also support clubs and national federations.
My background in Industrial Engineering (UPC) shapes how I approach training: solid periodisation, data-driven decisions, and the discipline to execute task by task. I stay at the cutting edge of sports technology — TrainingPeaks, power meters, HRV — because your data should work for you, not sit unused in an app.
I’m also an amateur triathlete myself. My current Ironman PB is 8:54h. I know what it costs — and exactly what it takes.
BACKGROUND
Education & experience
EDUCATION
- Industrial Engineer — UPC
- Master in Sport Management — Johan Cruyff Institute
- Yacht Skipper Certification / 20m boat length
- Officially ITU certified coach Level III
- Training Peaks APP Level II Certified Coach
COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2 World Championship gold medals + 1 silver coached
- Multiple Top-10 World Championship finishes
- Performance specialist: development to professional athletes
- Promoter and developer of federation programs
- Collaborations with 6+ international federations
Certified & Transparent
Official Qualifications — What They Mean & Why They Matter
When choosing a coach, always ask for the specific official certification in the sport. Being certified and registered with the regional sports authority (CCAA) is a legal requirement in Spain — and guarantees the professional has completed a recognised, rigorous training programme.
Types of Certifications Explained
- Official (Ministry of Education): Approved by the Ministry, with the most rigorous hour requirements. Triathlon: Level I (275h) · Level II (540h) · Level III (610h — the highest)
- Federation certifications: Shorter courses offered by sports federations. Must align with new regulations or risk losing validity. These are bridge courses, not replacements.
- Private courses: Useful add-ons (nutrition, biomechanics, tech) but cannot substitute an official certification. Hours are minimal and content is not certified by any official body.
- Legal requirement: Under Spanish Sports Law, only coaches with official certifications can register with the CCAA.
610 hours of recognised training by the Ministry of Education.
Official registration as Sports Coach with the regional authority.
Fully insured for all coaching activities. Athletes, clubs, and organisations covered.
Specialized training in sports business, management, and leadership for the modern sports industry.
Beyond coaching
I'm an athlete too — that's the difference
Training athletes at the highest level means staying in the arena yourself. I compete as an age-group triathlete, with a current Ironman PB of 8:54h. I understand the training load, the sacrifices, and the race-day nerves from the inside.
I also travel constantly — to training camps, federations, and international events — because the best coaching methodologies are not all in the same country. I bring back what works and apply it to every athlete I coach.
Based in Girona — one of the world’s top endurance training destinations. 300+ days of sun, iconic cycling climbs, home of the Traka gravel race, and a year-round community of elite and amateur athletes.
"Great coaching comes from inside the arena — not just beside it."
Athletes say
Having said that, what makes Uri special is his contagious love for the sport, and his genuine interest in not only making you a better athlete but also help you to enjoy the process. I am glad I met Uri, and I recommend you to try meeting him as well
His methods, always using technology based on Training Peaks and Garmin, are really useful in my training.
After months of training, I was totally surprised to finish 4th in my age group and 15th overall in my first IM event which also meant I qualified for the World Championship in Kona next year. Although my main goal was just to do well, I cannot thank Uri enough for this result and his excellent coaching and support. He’s a great guy as well!
He knows how to motivate you with the right feedback and training load so you know that the toughest training will be still painful but not unachievable as the training zones are regularly updated. I was able to follow the training plans rigorously, which gave me good confidence in my races. The race plans he prepared for the events were always spot-on and based on your data. The local events and group rides he organises around Barcelona are much fun too.
Besides that, I remained injury-free which for me is a big achievement as I always struggled with little aches and injuries in the past when I was following my own marathon training plan.
All in all, he is a highly recommended, passionate and professional coach who maximises your potential using data and modern ways of working. He is fun to work with too. Uri, thank you for everything so far!
Over a 9 month plan Oriol’s workouts built suitably to allow me to avoid injury while making clear progressive gains. For example my swim pace has improved by 10 seconds per 100m and my cycling ftp has increased by over 30watts in this time, more importantly these are sustainable gains I can hold over longer course racing.
Oriol provides feedback on every session and takes time to explain the benefit of each of the sessions so you understand the purpose of the session and plan structure and how to get the most out of yourself.
I’m based in the UK but regular Zoom calls meant this was never an issue.
I wouldn’t hesitate to come back to Oriol for help when I plan to do my next Ironman.