Rachel Sears Casanta
Hi, I'm Rachel Sears Casanta. I coach triathletes, duathletes, runners & cyclists!
Rachel Sears Casanta's Bio:
Rachel Sears Casanta's Experience:
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Coach - Team USA Duathlon - Training Program Design at USA Triathlon
2003 - 2010Co-design the training programs for amateur "Team USA" Duathletes preparing for short and long course duathlon world championships in '03,'04,'05,'06, '07, '08, '09 and '10 Race locations included: Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Hungary, Richmond, VA and Concord, North Carolina.
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Track & Cross Country Coach Coach at Albany High School
February 2009 - November 2009 -
Head Coach - Cross Country at International High School
August 2008 - December 2008Head coach of girls and boys XC teams.
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Track Coach at San Francisco Triathlon Club
January 2006 - August 2007Head Coach of club track program. Coach weekly track workouts serving the members of the SF Tri Club. Guide new and experienced workouts in safe, effective training methods for the preparation of run races and triathlons ranging from sprint distance to Ironman.
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Ironman Coach at San Francisco Triathlon Club
September 2006 - July 2007Coach of "Iron Strudel" training group consisting of 25 san Francsico based athletes preparing for Ironman Austria. Designed a 26 week training program appropriate for a range of novice athletes to safely complete an Ironman distance triathlon.
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Head Coach XC & Track at Lick-Wilmerding High School
August 2003 - December 2004Co-head coach of girls & boys cross country teams. Lead daily practices in preparations for league, regional and state competitions.
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Account Executive at Interep Radio Sales / D&R Radio
1997 - 2000 -
Radio Apprenticeship Program at Interep
1996 - 1997 -
On-Air Personality WBBS-FM / WYYY-FM at NewCity Communications
1992 - 1996 -
President at Hypercat Racing
January 2001Hypercat Racing of Hypercat, Inc is an endurance sport coaching & bike fit studio based in Ventura, CA. We specialize in road, triathlon and time trial bike fitting as premium endurance coaching services. Our offerings include corporate wellness programming, speaking engagements/presentations, private individual coaching, group coaching, bike fit analysis services, cycling skill clinics, training program design, product research/development, product reviews and more. Our studio features a boutique retail shop highlighting the latest accessories and high-end upgrade parts for triathletes, cycling enthusiasts and competitors.
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Administrator - Southwest Region at USA Triathlon
March 2009I am responsible for administrative and communications related projects serving the regional council of USA Triathlon's Southwest Region. The Southwest Region encompasses the states of California, Arizona and Nevada.
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Contributing Writer at Freeplay Magazine
March 2012Contributing writer for this quarterly magazine. My articles are to include topics involving pre & post natal fitness and cycling, running, triathlon related training information.
Rachel Sears Casanta's Education:
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University of San Francisco
2008 – 2009Masters - Sport Management -
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
1992 – 1996BAConcentration: International Relations, GermanActivities: International Relations Club -
Syracuse University - S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
1992 – 1996BAConcentration: TV/Radio/Film ProductionActivities: WJPZ-FM, Sour Sitrus Society, Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track, Alpha Gamma Delta
Rachel Sears Casanta's Interests & Activities:
Fighting childhood obesity, preserving the environment, running, cycling, swimming, small business.