ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
JUNIOR DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Timothy Winslow
ELK GROVE, CALIF.
2014 Highlights: Won age group twice in one day by completing both the sprint and standard-distance events at Duathlon Nationals.
“This award is an honor to receive on behalf of my family, supporters, and how and why I compete: ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ – Phil4:13”
Rebecca Naughton
DES MOINES, IOWA
2014 Highlights: Won age group, fourth overall at Duathlon Nationals sprint event; finished fifth in age group at ITU Sprint Duathlon Worlds.
“I am humbled, and excited to see my hard work pay off . I am thankful for my coaches, teammates and everyone on the start line who push me to be better.”
COACHES OF THE YEAR
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Drezek
DENTON, TEXAS
2014 Highlights: Head coach of the University of North Texas Triathlon Club and founder of Keep Moving Forward Performance Triathlon Club; coaches athletes of all ages and ability levels, many who have qualified for national and world championships.
“It’s a great honor to receive national recognition for our efforts and achievements. It also empowers me to keep grinding away, doing what I am doing, and truly learn the process of developing athletes.”
DEVELOPMENTAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Jennifer Hutchison
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.
2014 Highlights: Led High Performance Team to bronze finish at Junior Elite Series Development Team National Championships; coached top-ranked junior elite athlete Taylor Knibb to podium finishes; coordinated seven-race USA Triathlon Junior Talent ID Series in Florida in 2014.
“I’m fortunate to have worked with some awesome young athletes and have the support of great coaches, and I share this honor with them. I am very excited about the opportunities on the horizon for juniors.”
COACH OF THE YEAR VOLUNTEER
Beth Sanden
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF.
2014 Highlights: Serves as mentor through Challenged Athletes Foundation; hosts free monthly camps to introduce people with disabilities to paratriathlon; coached athletes who eventually competed in the PossAbilities Triathlon and San Diego Triathlon Challenge; volunteers annually at IRONMAN California.
“It is a joy and an honor to be involved with so many paratriathletes and able-bodied triathletes who come to my tri camps every year. This award is icing on the cake.”
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