Peter Ormsby
Peter Ormsby earned his bachelor’s degree in sports medicine and psychology from Elon in 1998, and earned his master’s degree in human performance and sports studies from Tennessee in 1999. He would go on to earn his doctorate in educational psychology from Florida State in 2006. He holds USA Track & Field certifications in both coaching (Level I) and endurance coaching (Level II), while also possessing Level I USA Triathlon certifications in both triathlon coaching and triathlon race director.
An 18-year college coaching veteran with stops at both Florida State and Central Florida, Dr. Peter Ormsby was named head coach of the UNC Pembroke cross country and track & field programs in July 2014 and will enter his ninth year at the helm of the programs in 2022-23.
A four-year letter winner in cross country at Elon, Ormsby was a member of two (1994, 1996) South Atlantic Conference (SAC) championship squads and earned all-conference honors as a freshman in 1994. A four-time SAC All-Academic Team selection, he earned Athletic Director’s Honor Roll nods eight times and was a six-time member of the SAC Honor Roll.
Ormsby and his wife, Tracy, have two children, Ean and Sara. He continues to train and compete in both road races and triathlons, having completed Ironman Wisconsin in 2002. Ormsby also coaches a small group of post-collegiate marathoners of various abilities.
Peter enjoys coaching triathletes of all abilities, in particular half and full Iron distance athletes. Book a free consult here to work with Peter.