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Dallas Youth & Junior Programs

Does your child age 6-15 like to swim, bike and run? Want to give triathlon a TRI? Join our Dallas Kids Team and introduce them to our favorite sport! Playtri Youth & Juniors is a USA Triathlon Club, and one of the top-ranked development triathlon programs in the country.

Our Dallas team has bike/run practices twice a week, and athletes swim with local swim clubs (recommended programs coming soon).


Practice Schedule

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM @ Playtri Dallas (6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste 358, Dallas, TX 75214)

Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM @ Playtri Dallas (6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste 358, Dallas TX 75214)

COST

$100/month


COACHES

Morgan Hoffman

Coach Morgan is the Head Coach of Playtri and oversees all Youth & Junior programming. Morgan raced at the University of North Texas prior to competing in the Short Course Triathlon AG World Championship in 2011. She has been coaching youth triathletes since 2009, and is a frequent contributor to USA Triathlon programs including coaching certification and junior development camps.

Joseph Rodriguez


2024 Upcoming Races

Fort Worth Youth Race (part of the Fort Worth Draft Legal Festival): April 13, 2024 

https://www.trisignup.com/Race/TX/FORTWORTH/TexasDraftLegalFestival

Open water swim, open to race-age 6-15 (race-age is athlete's age on 12/31/24)

Cedar Hill Kids and Family Triathlon: June 8, 2024

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/CedarHill/CedarHillTriandKidsTri

Outdoor pool swim, open to race-age 6-15

Family Tri wave will allow a parent to race alongside a child

Playtri Irving Kids Triathlon: June 30, 2024

https://www.playtri.com/all-races/playtriirvingkidstriathlon

Playtri Irving Kids Triathlon — Playtri

Join us for a morning full of fun & fitness!   6-10 years Recreational Dreamers: 100 yd swim - 2 mile bike – 0.5 mile run Competitive Cheetahs: 100 yd swim - 2 mile bike – 0.5 mile run   11-15 years Recreational Hustlers: 200 yd swim – 4 mile bike – 1mile run Co

Open to race age 6-15

Indoor pool swim in 25yd pool

Blackland Youth Triathlon: September 2, 2024 

https://blacklandtriathlon.com/kids-tri/

Indoor pool swim, open to race-age 6-15

Playtri Lakefront Little Elm Kids Triathlon: September 29, 2024

https://www.playtri.com/all-races/playtrilittleelmkidstriathlon

Indoor pool swim, open to race age 4-15

Benbrook YMCA Kids Triathlon

Details and date TBA

Indoor pool swim

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR ATHLETE

Team Playtri is committed to giving your athlete a safe and fun experience in the sport of triathlon, with a strong focus on developing character and self-sufficiency, that will prepare them for whatever level of competition they should choose to pursue.

Almost a decade of coaching successful youth triathletes right here in McKinney, TX has prepared us to provide thoughtful, age-appropriate curriculum and instruction to all of our Lions regardless of their age and ability level upon entering our programs.

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Team Playtri strives to adhere to the 10 Principles of the American Development Model as presented by the US Olympic Committee, and emphasizes age-appropriate training and competition, with an emphasis on good sportsmanship and positive attitude. Our mission is "Building Life-Long Athletes with World-Class Potential," meaning that we strive to provide young athletes with the skills and mentality needed to enjoy a lifetime of sport, along with the foundational skills necessary for high performance at an appropriate age for those who choose to pursue that goal. Because of this, over 80% of our athletes participate in skills-based, recreational team programs that emphasize fun, form and fitness over competition.


Try-it-out

Register your athlete to join an upcoming practice and experience triathlon training with Team Playtri Kids!

As part of your registration, please complete our Online Waiver.

REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

There are no refunds or transfers for coaching program fees.