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Raptors Coaching Staff

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Rick Holtzman

Head Coach and Founder

Rick is the Head Coach and founder of the Raptors. Rick coached local middle-school teams and well as managing the Raptors USATF club.

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Romy Basler

Advanced Runners Coach

Romy leads our more advanced runner workouts and runs our Wednesday evening workouts. Former NCAA D2 Champion 1500m 

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Safesport Certified

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Justin Lee

Coach and Trainer

Coaching middle-school team and Raptors since 2013. Justin leads our more infamous trail mud runs in Tilden Park and strength/mechanics sessions for older runners. Ran for Kenyon College, OH from 1984-1988 and was captain of the cross country team senior year. Track and field events were 400m,800m and relay middle-distance events

USATF Certified Coach

Safesport Certified 2025

Adult/Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Certification

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Joel Ager

Coach

Co-founder of the Raptors since 2013. Joel is also an avid biker and swims in the Bay all year round.

 

USATF Certified Coach
Safesport Certified

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Assistant Coaches

Alumni and Crazies

Raptors who move on to high school programs are encouraged to return as assistant coaches. Assistants help design workouts, manage interval times, lead road runs, run the warm up sessions, and schlep. Great experience for leadership skills and looks awesome on the college applications. 

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