Our Coaches
Our coaching team blends proven experience with trusted credentials. Evan is USA Triathlon–certified, specializing in evidence-based training and athlete safety. Kyle brings years of competitive triathlon experience, continuous learning, and a deep understanding of endurance sports to help athletes achieve their goals.
Kyle Barger
Coach
Accomplishments
1x 140.6 Ironman Finisher
1x 70.3 Ironman Finisher
7x Marathon Finisher
17:56 5k and 3:18:00 26.2
I don’t fit the mold of a typical endurance athlete. I’m 6’5”, 225 pounds, and grew up playing football and basketball. Yet, I’ve always loved pushing the bounds of what I believe is possible, and I never let my size or background define who I am
My most unconventional accomplishment came when I went from never having done a triathlon, not owning a bike, and not knowing how to swim, to finishing a full Ironman in just nine weeks of training. That experience proved to me that with the right mindset, smart training, and attention to details, anyone can achieve something remarkable.
Coaching is personal for me. I am self-taught in every sport I played, and looking back, I know I could have gone further with proper guidance. This is what drives my mission today. I combine real-world experience with training science to help athletes unlock their potential, avoid the mistakes I made, and chase goals they never thought possible.
People once told me completing an Ironman was impossible. That is exactly why I coach, to prove that impossible is just someone else’s opinion. When the world says you cannot, I will be the one in your corner, cheering you on and helping you get there.
Evan Davidson
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Accomplishments
1st Place (AG) - USAT PA State Championship Sprint Distance
3x 140.6 Ironman Finisher
2x 70.3 Ironman Finisher
10x Marathon Finisher
I got into triathlon because I wanted to lose some weight. What I didn’t expect was that it would completely change my life. Four years, four Ironmans, and ten marathons later, I’m still hooked.
My main goal in life and with Progress in Motion is helping others find that same spark.
I specialize in coaching beginners, busy parents, and professionals - people trying to make endurance training work alongside everything else in life. My coaching philosophy is built on positivity, listening, and support. Every athlete gets a personalized plan, accountability, flexibility, and a focus on both physical and mental health.
I coach because I’ve lived the difference that this sport can make. It’s not just about crossing a finish line, it’s about who you become along the way.
Favorite thing to do: Trampoline Park
Favorite friends: My two dogs, Archie and Tillie
Favorite Sport: American Football (Go Birds)
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump (Obviously)
Favorite Food: Pizza