Scott Layton

 
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Senior Coach

A Little About Scott

Scott holds a rich athletic history, expanding into a broad tapestry of multi-sport events, including seven visits to the Boston Marathon, two-time IRONMAN Hawaii Qualifier, and winner of the locally prestigious Sea2Summit.

Scott’s multi-sport lifestyle is ingrained in a ‘Purple Patch mindset’ with the development of his successful multi-sport coaching company and becoming the race director of his very first triathlon race, looking to embrace the development of the sport regionally and offer a great experience to those interested in starting in the sport.

Scott displays strong leadership and wisdom in the sport and is an integral part of the ongoing development of Purple Patch curriculum of education and coaching methodology.  With his strong business background and deep experience and expertise in the sport, he has quickly become a key asset to the Purple Patch team. 

Coaching Experience

  • Multiple IM and 70.3 World Championship Qualifiers

  • Multiple 70.3 and IM finishers on 10hrs a week of training

  • Triathlon Coaching for 12 years

Athletic Highlights

  • Two-Time Kona Finisher

  • Multiple IM and 70.3 World Championship Qualifiers

  • Six-Time Boston Marathon finisher

  • First place: The Megunticook Triathlon (formerly known as the Maine Sport Triathlon)

  • First place and bike course record: Sea to Summit Adventure Triathlon

Did you know?  

I set my goal, built a path to achieve that goal and worked really hard until I hit success. REPEAT!

Support Crew

My amazing wife Kate and fantastic daughter Flynn. And really my entire community. It is overwhelming and moving.

I set my goal, built a path to achieve that goal and worked really hard until I hit success. REPEAT!

What Scott’s Athletes Say:

“His coaching has gotten me centered through difficult times, getting me to achieve more than I thought possible in sport and in life.”

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