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Coach Tom has been a dedicated coach with Rainier Beach Track Club since 2018, after first joining as a parent volunteer in 2017. With nearly a decade of experience guiding youth and high school athletes, he brings a thoughtful, athlete centered approach to every training session and competition.

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Coach Helen Biller has been coaching horizontal jumps for RBTC since 2006. She moved to the USA in 2001 from the UK, where she had competed as a long jumpers at national level for 20 years.

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Coach Dede Gartrell is one of our veteran coaches for our Rainier Beach Track Club. Dede’s tenure with the club started with the infamous Fleas ages, 5 & 6.

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Anne's son, Aiden Basco developed a strong track foundation at RBTC. Coaches Matt and Vic played a pivotal role in developing Aiden's love for training and track skills. Anne is giving back to the club with holding yoga sessions for caregivers to participate in during practices.

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With over 30 years of coaching experience, Coach Sheree’ Johnson is a dedicated and passionate track and field coach. Coach Sheree’ specializes in training 7/8 year olds, focusing on sprints and middle-distance events.

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Coach Matthew Roberson is a past participant of the Rainier Beach Track Club -- starting in 1991. Matthew works with the youth in the 9/10 and above age groups and offers extra training in throwing events training for multi event athletes. 

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Coach Katie, a former national champion and three-time All-American in long jump, has been coaching with Rainier Beach Track Club for 13 years. She specializes in sprints and jumps, striving to help athletes reach their full potential in a fun and supportive environment.

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Heather Ann (Coach HA) has supported youth and adult runners in cross-country, track, and road racing. Her passion for continuing coaching was inspired when her ten-year-old son discovered his love of running, which led to her coaching the distance program with the Rainier Beach Track Club.

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Coach Vic Roberson has coached youth track and field for 34 years all with Rainier Beach Track Club. He coaches youth age groups 9 and older.