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Raptors Coaching Staff

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Rick Holtzman

Head Coach and Founder

Rick is the founder of the Raptors. While coaching the Raptors he also coached cross-country and track at both Albany Middle School (5 years) and MLK Middle School in Berkeley (six years).

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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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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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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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