Raynard Tissink is South Africa's most successful middle and long distance triathlete. During his long professional career, he won 8 Ironman titles around the world, including Ironman Korea, Canada, Austria, Wisconsin and South Africa. With 4 top 10 finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, including a 5th, he is also one of the countries most decorated athletes. On top of this, Raynard achieved numerous Ironman 70.3 wins and competed at the highest level as a short course triathlete.

Having started in the sport at just 16 years of age, he has plenty of experience and knowledge behind his name. Over the years, Raynard has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for a wide variety of athletes, including beginners, disabled athletes, world class age-groupers and professional triathletes. He also has a Personal Trainers Diploma in Exercise Physiology and is an official member of the South African Sporting Coaches Association. In 2021, Raynard was awarded the Minister's Recognition of Excellence award for coaching Pieter Du Preez to a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Before becoming a coach, Natalie was a highly successful swimmer, lifesaver and triathlete. She earned national colors and international titles in all three sports.

Natalie first opened her swim school at the age of 18 and within just a few years, she was coaching athletes of all levels, from beginners to the best triathletes in the country.

Natalie is currently the main swim coach at Team Tissink Triathlon. She completed her Personal Trainers Diploma in Exercise Physiology and is also a qualified massage therapist.

With many years of coaching behind her name, she is also one of the most experienced traithlon coaches in the country. Alongside Raynard, Natalie has helped hundreds of athletes around the world achieve their sporting goals.

Marisa Ferraris is an important figure in the Team Tissink squad. With over 17 years of experience in the sport of triathlon, she has developed a passion for helping others in their sporting journey.

Marisa started out as a SA hockey player and was always an extremely talented runner. With the coaching help of Natalie and Raynard Tissink, she consistently achieved podium places in various triathlon, duathlon, running and cycling events. This included winning her age-group at the Ironman African Championships.

Marisa specializes in helping beginners find their feet in triathlon. Over the years, she has helped athletes who were once too afraid to step foot in the ocean complete full Ironman events.

Jordan Tissink has become an intergral part of Team Tissink. She has recently qualified as a Personal Trainer and Sports Coach through TriFocus Fitness Academy, is now assisting with the coaching of beginners and juniors.

She is also a highly accomplished triathlete having made a name for herself both locally and recently whilst competing in France.

In the coming years, she aims to turn professional and follow in her father's footsteps.

She is incredibly disciplined and motivated, leading by example, and helping encourage younger athletes and beginners.

She is the future of Team Tissink Triathlon.