Dr. Karen Watt
PowerWatt Coaching
Certifications
World Open Water Swimming Association Certified Level 1 Coach
US Masters Swimming Level 2 Certified Coach
American Swimming Coaches Association Level 2 Certified Coach
Certified Stroke Technician
USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach
USA Track and Field Level 1 Certified Coach
USA Triathlon Certified Race Director
USA Certified Youth and Junior Coach
Adult Learn-to-Swim Certified Instructor
Dr. Watt is a highly qualified coach in the sports of triathlon and masters swimming. She is the only USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified, USMS Level 2 Certified, and Wowsa certified coach in Cameron County, Texas.
Because the swim leg of the triathlon is often a triathlete’s limiter, Dr. Watt continues to stay current in teaching proper swim techniques to triathletes. As an Adult Learn-to-Swim instructor, she has prepared non-swimming adults for their first triathlon, including an ironman.
Formal Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health
- Master’s Degree in Kinesiology
- Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
Formal Coaching Experience
- USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach
- USA Track and Field Level 1 Certified Coach
- 10 years of experience coaching high school track and field and cross country
- 5 years of experience coaching university cycling club
- 5 years of experience coaching university triathlon club
- 15 years of experience coaching triathletes
Triathlon Accomplishments
- Ironman Coeur d’Alene, 2009
- Ironman Cozumel, 2010
- Ironman Florida, 2016
- Ironman Cozumel, 2021
- Has completed nearly 20 half ironman distance (70.3) races
- Has completed multiple Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons since 1984
