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Trent Sanderson
TEAM PREP USA OWNER & CREATOR
Crested Butte, Colorado
He is now in his 17th year with:
- 2007 - Current - Team Prep USA
- 2004 - 07 - Athletic Director & Distance Coach - CBA/ IMG Academies
- 2001 - 04 - Head Men & Women XC Coach - University of Maryland-College Park
- 2000 - 01 - Assistant Coach - Florida State University
- 1998 - 99 - Head Coach at Colorado Rocky Mountain School
- 1997 - 00 - Distance Coach - Glenwood Springs High School
- 1997 - 99 - Team Elite USA - Aspen Club - Aspen, Colorado
He is now in his 17th year with:
- 2 Olympians
- 1 Olympic Medalist
- 2 Gatorade Cross Country National Runners of the Year
- 13 National individual Track and XC Champions
- 3 Runner-up National Titles
- 13 Individual World team & Jr. team qualifiers
- 2 Rhode Scholars
- 30 Footlocker finalist
- 32 High School All-Americans
- Produced the fastest HS female 2-miler outdoor ever recorded in Team Prep USA history (Brie Oakley)
- 12 NCAA All-Americans (very short stint as a college coach)
- 184 Individual State Champions
- 31 NXN Qualifiers
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Kelli Jennings, R.D.
TEAM NUTRITIONIST
- Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition.
- After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Dietetics, she began her career with a residency and position in Washington DC at George Washington University Hospital.
- Since returning to Colorado, she founded Apex Nutrition, LLC, a local and online private practice specializing in endurance sports nutrition, disease prevention, and wellness.
- Kelli has counseled athletes across the country, from amateur to professional, helping them improve their health and athletic performance through daily healthy eating and intentional eating for training.
- She has studied and worked in a variety of nutrition areas and is accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Outside of work,
- Kelli loves living with her husband in Crested Butte, Colorado where she spends her free time backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and participating in endurance mountain bike events.
- During the summer of 2005, she placed first in a 100K Mountain Bike Race in Durango, Colorado. She has also set her sights on climbing the 54 summits of all of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks (52 climbed including 7 snow climb/ski descents as of October 2006 - the completion of this project has been delayed with the birth of her 1st child in June 2007!).
- These activities give her the perfect opportunity to fine-tune her homemade sports drinks, backpacking meal menus, and endurance sports nutrition plans.
- Here’s also a summary of what she bring to your program. Each participant receives:
- A complete assessment and analysis of current eating habits for daily eating and training
- Customized nutrition packet with key nutrition recommendations, a mix-and-match meal plan for suggested food choices, recipes, sports nutrition education, and tools to track progress
- Initial phone or in-person appointment to discuss goals, the nutrition packet, and plan Sports Nutrition Education for daily eating, eating for training & competitions, supplement use, race day preparation, and optimal hydration
- Best of all, Kelli Jennings, RD to partner with you as your personal nutrition coach! The coaching relationship provides ongoing support, accountability, encouragement, meal plan adjustments, and answers to your questions via weekly or biweekly emails.
- A complete assessment and analysis of current eating habits for daily eating and training
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Amy KOOP
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTS AT INNERWORKINGS (NASDAQ: INWK)
Amy Koop is a Vice President, Global Enterprise Accounts at Innerworkings (NASDAQ:INWK), a leading global marketing execution firm for the fortune 500 brands in the retail, financial, nonprofit, and healthcare categories.
Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the marketing industry and oversees all aspects of enterprise client engagements to ensure goals are met and surpassed, and that agency capabilities keep pace with client needs. She has worked with brands including McKesson, The North Face, Symantec, Servicemaster, Union Bank, Famous Footwear, Hearst Communications, The American Cancer Society, and National Wildlife Federation.
As a member of Innerworkings' Global Team, Amy collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities and corporate direction. When she's not helping brands improve their marketing strategies, Amy is a competitive triathlete, member of Team USA Duathlon, and volunteers with the San Francisco American Marketing Association and her College Alumni Board (St. Olaf).
Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the marketing industry and oversees all aspects of enterprise client engagements to ensure goals are met and surpassed, and that agency capabilities keep pace with client needs. She has worked with brands including McKesson, The North Face, Symantec, Servicemaster, Union Bank, Famous Footwear, Hearst Communications, The American Cancer Society, and National Wildlife Federation.
As a member of Innerworkings' Global Team, Amy collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities and corporate direction. When she's not helping brands improve their marketing strategies, Amy is a competitive triathlete, member of Team USA Duathlon, and volunteers with the San Francisco American Marketing Association and her College Alumni Board (St. Olaf).
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DYLAN HASSETT
TEAM PREP USA STAFF
Graduate of College of William and Mary
Majored in Kinesiology
Former client and camper of Team Prep USA
High School:
Majored in Kinesiology
Former client and camper of Team Prep USA
High School:
- 2010 and 2011 Georgia State Champion in 3200m
- Placed 3rd in 2009 and 6th in 2010 at Georgia XC State Championship
- 3200m PR of 10:43
- 1600m PR of 5:06
- Earned 7 scholar athlete awards
- Earned two All-East honors (in 3k and 5k)
- Earned All-CAA honors for 2012 cross country
- Competed with team at 2012 NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championship
- 3k - 9:38
- 5k - 16:10
- 10k - 34:26
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Dr. Blake Dircksen PT, DPT, CSCS
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
Blake is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Bespoke Treatments in New York City. In that role, Blake has guided countless patients through a variety of musculoskeletal injuries by creating programs tailored specific to each individual. Blake also coaches some of the fastest runners in NYC, including former 1500m World Champion Nuhamin Bogale.
Blake believes that technology will help remove barriers to quality information and care, and is passionate about bringing his expertise to places that need it most. He's curently the Assistant Coach for his hometown high school, remotely managing performance and injury from his base in NYC as the team chases their first Indiana State Championship.
Previously, Blake served as a Fitness Specialist at The New York Athletic Club, a club that champions amateur athletics and has been home to countless Olympians since it's inception in 1868. He also served as a Resident Assistant during graduate school, responsible for developing culture, creating activity programming, serving as a role model, and counseling students through undergraduate life.
Additionally, Blake has been featured in numerous magazine publications for topics related to physical therapy, health & wellness.
Connect with Blake on LinkedIn
EDUCATION
Blake is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Bespoke Treatments in New York City. In that role, Blake has guided countless patients through a variety of musculoskeletal injuries by creating programs tailored specific to each individual. Blake also coaches some of the fastest runners in NYC, including former 1500m World Champion Nuhamin Bogale.
Blake believes that technology will help remove barriers to quality information and care, and is passionate about bringing his expertise to places that need it most. He's curently the Assistant Coach for his hometown high school, remotely managing performance and injury from his base in NYC as the team chases their first Indiana State Championship.
Previously, Blake served as a Fitness Specialist at The New York Athletic Club, a club that champions amateur athletics and has been home to countless Olympians since it's inception in 1868. He also served as a Resident Assistant during graduate school, responsible for developing culture, creating activity programming, serving as a role model, and counseling students through undergraduate life.
Additionally, Blake has been featured in numerous magazine publications for topics related to physical therapy, health & wellness.
Connect with Blake on LinkedIn
EDUCATION
- New York University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Indiana University
- Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science
- Minor in Psychology
- Noblesville High School, Noblesville Indiana
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Jeff Arbogast
LECTURER | TEAM PREP USA
Coach "Arb" Arbogast is in his 8th year now with the Rocky Mountain Cross Country Camps/ Team Prep USA
Education
Education
- B.A. University of Utah 1980
- M.A. University of Phoenix 1994
- (Post-Masters hours in sports medicine and sports psychology)
- USATF Level I 1991
- USATF Level II (Multi-Events) 1994
- USATF Level III (Endurance) 2001 (One of 4 US High School coaches as of 2002)
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute 2004, 2005
- 25+ years Head Cross Country (Boys & Girls) @ Bingham High School, South Jordan UT
- 23+ years Head Coach Track & Field (Boys & Girls) @ Bingham High School, South Jordan, UT
- 21+ Years Head Coach South Valley Track Club (USATF) @ SLC, UT
- 10 years coaching international athletes via OzTrack, (AUS & NZ)
- Multi-State Clinician/Presenter on Endurance Events, Multi-Events and Motivation
- Member, National Federation Coaches' Governing Board (1999-2003)
- President-Elect, National Federation of Coaches (all USA HS sports), 2001-2
- Chair, National Federation of Coaches Committee, 2002-Present
- Member, National Federation of Coaches Publications Committee, 2002-Present
- 2002 National High School Coaches' Association "Coach of the Year" (Men's XC)
- 2003 National Federation of Coaches "Coach of the Year" (Women's XC)
- 2005 Utah "Best In State" High School Coach
- 2006 "Huntsman Teacher/Coach of the Year" Recipient
- Author of numerous articles, videos, dissertations, and coaching guides
- Sports & Performance Psychology Curriculum Design and Instructor
- Coordinator & Head Coach, Utah-Russia Track & Field Meet, 2003
- Member, Gatorade Sport Science Institute Coaches' Council
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Katherine Ruck
CAMP STAFF
Kat grew up in Moscow, Idaho and ran for Moscow Senior High School and earned four state titles. She graduated in 2017.
Kat is a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University and is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Kat was a Team Prep camper from 2014-2017 and enjoys playing instruments, reading, and baking.
PR’s
College:
Kat is a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University and is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Kat was a Team Prep camper from 2014-2017 and enjoys playing instruments, reading, and baking.
PR’s
- High School:
- 5k: 17:42
- 1600: 5:11
- 3200: 11:09
College:
- 1500: 4:41
- 3000: 10:30
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Sarah Carter
CAMP STAFF
Background: Sarah grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she ran for Xavier College Prep in high school, graduating in 2017.
She currently competes for the University of Washington, where she is double-majoring in Bioresource Engineering and Environmental Science.
She attended Team Prep as a camper from 2014-2017. Outside of running, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, baking (and eating) really good banana bread.
P.R.’s: (high school)
She currently competes for the University of Washington, where she is double-majoring in Bioresource Engineering and Environmental Science.
She attended Team Prep as a camper from 2014-2017. Outside of running, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, baking (and eating) really good banana bread.
P.R.’s: (high school)
- 5k: 17:19
- 1600: 4:53
- 3200: 10:34
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Bill Fabrocini PT, MPT
TEAM PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Bill Fabrocini is a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and sports
performance training coach. He has worked at the Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute
in various capacities since 1989 along with running his own training and consulting
business, Bill Fabrocini LLC.
During the course of his 30 year career he has designed exercise programs for several
prestigious companies both on the private and public sector. He has also worked with
athletes from a broad range including Olympic medalists, professional sports, collegiate
sports, ballet dancers and companies, youth sport organizations, and the everyday
recreational athlete. Most recently he served as the rehabilitation and strength
conditioning advisor for the Guadalajara Chivas in the Mexican professional soccer
league.
In addition to his work with athletes, Mr. Fabrocini specializes in chronic injuries such as
back and hip pathology that are the result of repetitive movement dysfunctions. He has
focused much of his work on the integrative concepts of posture, stability, and mobility
and how they influence human movement. He has published numerous articles and
lectured extensively with regards to these concepts and their correlation to loads and
stresses on biological tissues as well how they influence the durability of the human
body.
Mr. Fabrocini is also the co-founder of Aspen Core Fitness (ACF), the company that
produced the TRX Rip Trainer and the accompanying exercise programs. He served as a
TRX consultant for several years, educating fitness professionals throughout North
America.
Mr. Fabrocini continues to teach and lecture on the national and international
stage. He is a frequent presenter at medical and fitness conferences and symposiums. In
2015 he created the Aspen Sports Summit with the mission of bringing together leaders
in the fields of sports medicine, fitness and health to educate professionals while raising
funds for various philanthropically organizations making a difference in the world.
Mr. Fabrocini has also authored numerous articles that have been published in prominent
journals including the National Strength and Conditioning Journal and the American
Council on Exercise Certified News publication. His training methods and rehabilitation
concepts have been featured in several fitness magazines including Men’s Health, Skiing,
Private Clubs, Outside Magazine, among several others.
Mr. Fabrocini most recently co-authored and created the exercise program in the highly
anticipated, The Younger Next Year Exercise Program, the sequel to the NY Times best
seller, Younger Next Year. He also produced the accompanying DVD series that
supplemented the book, Preparation for Movement and The Sacred 25 and Beyond.
In his free time he enjoys his time with his family and friends and biking with his dogs.
He is actively involved with several charities related to both human and animal welfare.
performance training coach. He has worked at the Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute
in various capacities since 1989 along with running his own training and consulting
business, Bill Fabrocini LLC.
During the course of his 30 year career he has designed exercise programs for several
prestigious companies both on the private and public sector. He has also worked with
athletes from a broad range including Olympic medalists, professional sports, collegiate
sports, ballet dancers and companies, youth sport organizations, and the everyday
recreational athlete. Most recently he served as the rehabilitation and strength
conditioning advisor for the Guadalajara Chivas in the Mexican professional soccer
league.
In addition to his work with athletes, Mr. Fabrocini specializes in chronic injuries such as
back and hip pathology that are the result of repetitive movement dysfunctions. He has
focused much of his work on the integrative concepts of posture, stability, and mobility
and how they influence human movement. He has published numerous articles and
lectured extensively with regards to these concepts and their correlation to loads and
stresses on biological tissues as well how they influence the durability of the human
body.
Mr. Fabrocini is also the co-founder of Aspen Core Fitness (ACF), the company that
produced the TRX Rip Trainer and the accompanying exercise programs. He served as a
TRX consultant for several years, educating fitness professionals throughout North
America.
Mr. Fabrocini continues to teach and lecture on the national and international
stage. He is a frequent presenter at medical and fitness conferences and symposiums. In
2015 he created the Aspen Sports Summit with the mission of bringing together leaders
in the fields of sports medicine, fitness and health to educate professionals while raising
funds for various philanthropically organizations making a difference in the world.
Mr. Fabrocini has also authored numerous articles that have been published in prominent
journals including the National Strength and Conditioning Journal and the American
Council on Exercise Certified News publication. His training methods and rehabilitation
concepts have been featured in several fitness magazines including Men’s Health, Skiing,
Private Clubs, Outside Magazine, among several others.
Mr. Fabrocini most recently co-authored and created the exercise program in the highly
anticipated, The Younger Next Year Exercise Program, the sequel to the NY Times best
seller, Younger Next Year. He also produced the accompanying DVD series that
supplemented the book, Preparation for Movement and The Sacred 25 and Beyond.
In his free time he enjoys his time with his family and friends and biking with his dogs.
He is actively involved with several charities related to both human and animal welfare.
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Alex Slossberg
ALUMNI RELATIONS
Alex Slossberg was a camper/client between 2011 and 2013. He graduated the University of Connecticut with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is now living in Boston where he does industrial automation.
He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in computer science. Alex is an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors.
Alex organized the first alumni reunion in 2018 at Lake Lanier in Georgia and will be the point of contact for questions and logistics regarding the 2020 reunion.
He aims to set up an alumni network for previous campers and clients.
If you're a past Team Prep USA camper/client, send a quick message and connect with Alex!
Alex.slossberg@gmail.com
He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in computer science. Alex is an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors.
Alex organized the first alumni reunion in 2018 at Lake Lanier in Georgia and will be the point of contact for questions and logistics regarding the 2020 reunion.
He aims to set up an alumni network for previous campers and clients.
If you're a past Team Prep USA camper/client, send a quick message and connect with Alex!
Alex.slossberg@gmail.com
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Gloria Beim, M.D.
TEAM MEDICAL DOCTOR.
- Chief Medical Officer for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympimc Games.
- Team Physician of Team Prep USA and The U.S. Track Cycling Team, Athens Olympics
- Dr. Gloria Beim is a Board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialty fellowship training in shoulder surgery, knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. Her clinic locations are in Gunnison, Mt. Crested Butte, and Telluride. Dr. Beim began college at the age of 14. She earned her M.D. at the University of California at San Diego and her Orthopaedic credentials were earned at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia Presbyterian University. She then completed her Sports Medicine knee and shoulder fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. In addition to her practice, she is the physician for the United States Track Cycling Team, and a team physician for Western State Athletics. As a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh, she was a team physician for the football, wrestling, and gymnastics teams.
- Dr. Beim continues to be involved in studies of sports injury and prevention. Her involvement and interest in her specialties have earned her an appointment as a reviewer of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, and she is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
- In addition to publishing in numerous professional journals and textbooks, she is the author of "The Female Athlete's Body Book". She has appeared as an authority in sports medicine in a number of TV newscasts including the Today Show. Dr. Beim resides in Mt. Crested Butte with her husband Erik, daughter Skylar, and their three dogs.
- Her hobbies and interests include mountain biking, weight lifting, snow skiing, playing hockey, and horseback riding.
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Dr. ROanne Rouse Houck
Naturopathic Doctor
Roanne Rouse Houck, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of the Main Street Clinic and Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink located in Gunnison, CO.
Dr. Houck graduated with a degree in pre-med biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and attended four years of naturopathic medical school at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR, followed by a one year integrated MD/ND residency in Grand Junction, CO.
She was born and raised in Crested Butte and maintains an active lifestyle including cycling, trail running, Nordic and tele-mark skiing, hiking and yoga.
Dr. Houck has a successful naturopathic practice focusing on optimal health for people of all ages and athletes of all abilities. Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink is an all-natural sport beverage formulated by Dr. Houck to promote optimal physical performance at elevation. It is an excellent addition to any mountain runners’ nutritional program to maximize energy, performance and recovery.
To learn more about Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink click here
For more information about Naturopathic Medicine visit www.naturopathic.org
For more information about the Main Street Clinic and the services we offer please call us at 970-641-5363.
Dr. Houck graduated with a degree in pre-med biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and attended four years of naturopathic medical school at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR, followed by a one year integrated MD/ND residency in Grand Junction, CO.
She was born and raised in Crested Butte and maintains an active lifestyle including cycling, trail running, Nordic and tele-mark skiing, hiking and yoga.
Dr. Houck has a successful naturopathic practice focusing on optimal health for people of all ages and athletes of all abilities. Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink is an all-natural sport beverage formulated by Dr. Houck to promote optimal physical performance at elevation. It is an excellent addition to any mountain runners’ nutritional program to maximize energy, performance and recovery.
To learn more about Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink click here
For more information about Naturopathic Medicine visit www.naturopathic.org
For more information about the Main Street Clinic and the services we offer please call us at 970-641-5363.
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Eric Nelson
CAMP STAFF
Eric Nelson has been a High School teacher, coach and Athletic Director for over twenty years. He currently teaches science and is the AD at Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence, KS. His background includes coaching in a variety of sports, including cross country, track, tennis, basketball, and downhill skiing.
In his spare time, he is a dedicated cyclist and regularly competes in the Dirty Kanza 200 Mile Gravel Race. Eric is a hunter and outdoorsman who enjoys trail running, backpacking and camping. He is a Kansas EMT and was a ski patrolman for many years.
In his spare time, he is a dedicated cyclist and regularly competes in the Dirty Kanza 200 Mile Gravel Race. Eric is a hunter and outdoorsman who enjoys trail running, backpacking and camping. He is a Kansas EMT and was a ski patrolman for many years.
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Cooper Thompson
CAMP STAFF
School: University of Southern California
Major: Human Performance
Athletics: 2010 Pac-10 runner up (Javelin) 2010 NACAC 23U Silver Medalist for Team USA 2011 Pac-10 Champion (Javelin) 2011 - 9th Place at US National Championship 2nd farthest throw in USCs History PR’s Javelin - 77.19m
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Patrick Miller
CAMP STAFF
Patrick Miller is a retired Special Education teacher (40yrs) and coach from Dayton, Ohio. Pat has accumulated 71 coaching seasons in Cross Country and Track & Field. He had also coached basketball for 34yrs. He enjoys running and the outdoors and spends much of his summer on the islands of Lake Erie where he works in the general store and finds time to throw a fishing line in the lake.
Pat continues to compete at the Master’s level in road racing and on the track.
PR’s (60-64) include:
800m – 2:37, 1500m – 5:20, 3000m -11:37, 5,000m – 19:37.
Toy and advertising collecting are two of his most enjoyable past time hobbies. He also enjoys acting and the theater. He plans on bringing an enthusiastic attitude to his first year of camp.
Pat continues to compete at the Master’s level in road racing and on the track.
PR’s (60-64) include:
800m – 2:37, 1500m – 5:20, 3000m -11:37, 5,000m – 19:37.
Toy and advertising collecting are two of his most enjoyable past time hobbies. He also enjoys acting and the theater. He plans on bringing an enthusiastic attitude to his first year of camp.
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Ryan Atkins
CAMP STAFF
Ryan Atkins was an All-State runner at Venice High School (Venice, FL) where he specialized in the 1600m and 3200m as well as Cross Country. He walked on at Florida State University where he participated in Cross Country and specialized in the 5K/10K during track.
He received numerous athletic and academic honors while at Florida State including making the Academic All-ACC team during his time with the Seminoles. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors in Criminology and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He reported to flight school and has been flying Apache helicopters for the last 18 years all over the world.
He currently serves as the Professor of Military Science at the University of South Florida where he develops and mentors the future officers of the Army at the Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) program.
He is married to a former all All-ACC runner, Brooke Bastien, and has three children ages 15,13, and 11.
He received numerous athletic and academic honors while at Florida State including making the Academic All-ACC team during his time with the Seminoles. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors in Criminology and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He reported to flight school and has been flying Apache helicopters for the last 18 years all over the world.
He currently serves as the Professor of Military Science at the University of South Florida where he develops and mentors the future officers of the Army at the Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) program.
He is married to a former all All-ACC runner, Brooke Bastien, and has three children ages 15,13, and 11.
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Gavin Hasty
CAMP STAFF
My name is Gavin Hasty. I grew up in Woodland Hills, Utah. I have participated in contending for state titles and have been a part of national record breaking teams.
I ran for the University of Montana, as well as for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for 4 years of my college career.
PRs:
10k: 32:03
8k: 25:07
5k: 15:23
3200: 9:17
Mile: 4:15
800: 1:55
I ran for the University of Montana, as well as for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for 4 years of my college career.
PRs:
10k: 32:03
8k: 25:07
5k: 15:23
3200: 9:17
Mile: 4:15
800: 1:55
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Carmen Cruz
CAMP STAFF
Carmen currently works for MileSplit Texas. She's in her 10th year as a teacher, cross country & track coach, and Texas Amateur Athletic Federation coach. She is an avid runner of 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and has proudly completed 3 marathons. Her favorite place in the world is the beach. Her greatest joy are her two daughters. She doesn't know where she'd be without her Mom. Most importantly, she believes that anything is possible with God. :)
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Emily Venters
CAMP STAFF
Emily was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. From ages seven to fourteen, Emily swam
competitively for a local swim club. Emily began running in middle school and, after completing
her freshman season in high school cross-country, she gave up swimming for good and decided
to devote her time to running. At Free State High School, Emily set four school records in
cross-country and track, became a four-time state champion in cross-country and track, and
was the Kansas Gatorade Runner of the Year as a freshman. She also graduated in the top
10% of her high school class and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Emily currently attends Boise State University and is a member of their women’s cross-country
and track and field teams. As a freshman, Emily twice represented Team USA: first at the Great
Edinburgh XC Challenge and then at the U20 World Championships in the 5,000 meters. Most
recently, Emily finished as an All-American in the 2018 NCAA Division I cross-country
championships and helped her team finish 6th overall.
Emily is majoring in Kinesiology and hopes to become a nurse anesthetist. In her free time,
Emily enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and baking/decorating cakes.
PR’s:
High School:
Earned All-American status at the 2018 NCAA D1 Cross-Country Championships
competitively for a local swim club. Emily began running in middle school and, after completing
her freshman season in high school cross-country, she gave up swimming for good and decided
to devote her time to running. At Free State High School, Emily set four school records in
cross-country and track, became a four-time state champion in cross-country and track, and
was the Kansas Gatorade Runner of the Year as a freshman. She also graduated in the top
10% of her high school class and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Emily currently attends Boise State University and is a member of their women’s cross-country
and track and field teams. As a freshman, Emily twice represented Team USA: first at the Great
Edinburgh XC Challenge and then at the U20 World Championships in the 5,000 meters. Most
recently, Emily finished as an All-American in the 2018 NCAA Division I cross-country
championships and helped her team finish 6th overall.
Emily is majoring in Kinesiology and hopes to become a nurse anesthetist. In her free time,
Emily enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and baking/decorating cakes.
PR’s:
High School:
- 5k (XC) - 16:56
- 3200m - 10:16
- 1600m - 4:49
- 5k - 15:49 (Outdoor)
- 1500 - 4:24 (Outdoor)
- 6k (XC) - 19:53
- 5k - 15:45 (Indoor)
- 3k- 9:08 (Indoor)
Earned All-American status at the 2018 NCAA D1 Cross-Country Championships
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Brie Oakley
CAMP STAFF
Brie is going to be a sophomore on the cross country and track and field team at the University of California Berkeley.
Brie started training with Team Prep the summer going into my senior year of high school, and became a client with Trent for the fall. Brie was a former camper and client for 2 years.
She was a Gatorade National runner of the year that won by the largest margin in Nike Cross Nationals history, owns the 5k and 2 mile record at the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the New York Armory, and ran the fastest 2 mile in US history in 2017!
Brie used to be a soccer player, but found that she has a deeper passion for running.
Outside of running, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking and other outdoor activities, reading, animals, and cooking.
Brie started training with Team Prep the summer going into my senior year of high school, and became a client with Trent for the fall. Brie was a former camper and client for 2 years.
She was a Gatorade National runner of the year that won by the largest margin in Nike Cross Nationals history, owns the 5k and 2 mile record at the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the New York Armory, and ran the fastest 2 mile in US history in 2017!
Brie used to be a soccer player, but found that she has a deeper passion for running.
Outside of running, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking and other outdoor activities, reading, animals, and cooking.
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Brantley Lutz
CAMPS TRAINING GROUP ORGANIZER
Coach Lutz is in his 8th year now with Team Prep USA
During the season Coach Lutz is a coach with Trinity University, after coaching at Albuquerque (N.M.) Academy for five years. During his seven seasons as an assistant coach, the teams won two state titles and were runner-up three times. In the fall of 2005, he was promoted to head girls cross country coach, and under his direction, the team won its first state title in 12 years as they placed five runners in the top seven at the state meet. Coach Lutz earned District and State Coach of the Year honors in his first season as a head coach. As an assistant with the track team, he coached two girls to multiple individual titles. During the five track seasons, he coached the distance runners to 13 school records.
Nine of his former athletes have gone on to be a part of collegiate cross country teams. In the 2.5 years since Lutz arrived at Trinity, his athletes have set 20 school records. Coach Lutz graduated from Michigan State University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. During his collegiate athletic career, he earned five varsity letters and competed at the 1995 NCAA Cross Country Championships as a member of the Spartan team. Since becoming a coach in 2001, he has earned coaching certification in USATF Level 1 and Level 2 in endurance events.
Coach Lutz is still a competitive runner, as he has qualified and competed in the last two U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, finishing 30th in 2004. He has a marathon personal record of 2 hours, 20 minutes, 55 seconds. In 2005, he finished fifth U.S. Marathon Championships, which was his fourth top 10 finish in a national championship race.
During the season Coach Lutz is a coach with Trinity University, after coaching at Albuquerque (N.M.) Academy for five years. During his seven seasons as an assistant coach, the teams won two state titles and were runner-up three times. In the fall of 2005, he was promoted to head girls cross country coach, and under his direction, the team won its first state title in 12 years as they placed five runners in the top seven at the state meet. Coach Lutz earned District and State Coach of the Year honors in his first season as a head coach. As an assistant with the track team, he coached two girls to multiple individual titles. During the five track seasons, he coached the distance runners to 13 school records.
Nine of his former athletes have gone on to be a part of collegiate cross country teams. In the 2.5 years since Lutz arrived at Trinity, his athletes have set 20 school records. Coach Lutz graduated from Michigan State University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. During his collegiate athletic career, he earned five varsity letters and competed at the 1995 NCAA Cross Country Championships as a member of the Spartan team. Since becoming a coach in 2001, he has earned coaching certification in USATF Level 1 and Level 2 in endurance events.
Coach Lutz is still a competitive runner, as he has qualified and competed in the last two U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, finishing 30th in 2004. He has a marathon personal record of 2 hours, 20 minutes, 55 seconds. In 2005, he finished fifth U.S. Marathon Championships, which was his fourth top 10 finish in a national championship race.
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Duncan Stoner
CAMP STAFF
Duncan Stoner grew up in Miami, Florida and ran cross country and track for Palmer Trinity School. He graduated in 2018 and now attends the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. As a Midshipman, he learns and develops the skills needed to become a commissioned officer in the Navy while pursuing a degree in his selected major of Ocean Engineering.
Duncan is currently a starting member of the Navy Fencing Team, but often falls back to his love and respect for the sport of running when he can. He enjoys photography, hiking, playing the guitar, eating good food, and exploring cool places.
Duncan was a Team Prep camper throughout middle school and a client in high school.
Duncan is currently a starting member of the Navy Fencing Team, but often falls back to his love and respect for the sport of running when he can. He enjoys photography, hiking, playing the guitar, eating good food, and exploring cool places.
Duncan was a Team Prep camper throughout middle school and a client in high school.
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Caleb Pottorff
CAMP STAFF
Caleb is studying exercise physiology currently at Florida State University while taking part on the cross country and track teams. He was a former camper and client at Team Prep USA.
High School Career
2016 Florida State Champion 3200m (9:16)
2016 Florida State Champion Cross Country (15:08)
2017 Florida State Champion 3200m (9:13)
2017 Florida State Champion 1600m (4:16)
PRs
1600m - 4:12
3000m indoor - 8:17
3200m - 8:32
5k XC - 15:08
5k indoor - 14:25
High School Career
2016 Florida State Champion 3200m (9:16)
2016 Florida State Champion Cross Country (15:08)
2017 Florida State Champion 3200m (9:13)
2017 Florida State Champion 1600m (4:16)
PRs
1600m - 4:12
3000m indoor - 8:17
3200m - 8:32
5k XC - 15:08
5k indoor - 14:25
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Joshua Sanchez, DC
CAMP STAFF
Joshua Sanchez, DC earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Palmer
College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL in December of 2015. As a chiropractic physician, Dr. Sanchez believes in an aggressive, yet smart
approach to alleviating pain and dysfunction, through the use of joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and exercise.
Currently located in
Salem, OR, he is the owner of Active Restorative Therapeutics, and
competes for the Portland based Bowerman Track Club Elite team.
While in undergrad at the University of Florida, he competed for multiple
club teams: Florida Track Club, Florida Running Club, and Fit2Run Elite. He
is one of the original founders and former President of the now UF RecSports affiliated Florida Running Club.
In high school, he was a state
qualifier in both XC and Track.
Personal Records:
5000m- 15:09
10000m- 31:48
Half-Marathon- 1:09:52
College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL in December of 2015. As a chiropractic physician, Dr. Sanchez believes in an aggressive, yet smart
approach to alleviating pain and dysfunction, through the use of joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and exercise.
Currently located in
Salem, OR, he is the owner of Active Restorative Therapeutics, and
competes for the Portland based Bowerman Track Club Elite team.
While in undergrad at the University of Florida, he competed for multiple
club teams: Florida Track Club, Florida Running Club, and Fit2Run Elite. He
is one of the original founders and former President of the now UF RecSports affiliated Florida Running Club.
In high school, he was a state
qualifier in both XC and Track.
Personal Records:
5000m- 15:09
10000m- 31:48
Half-Marathon- 1:09:52
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Dr. Eric Haynie, DC
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Eric A. Haynie D.C., CSCS, DIAMA, ART
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West
- Doctor of Chiropractic California State
- University Fresno: B.S. Chemistry Diplomat
- International Academy of Medical
- Acupuncture Level I
- Certified Colorado Workers Compensation
- Provider Adjunct Clinic Faculty Northwestern College of Chiropractic
- Level III Certified Active Release Technique Provider
- Biomechanics Certification
- Active Release Techniques
- Mission College:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Sole Supports Certi
- Emergency Medical Technician