Keith's undeniable passion for triathlon
spearheaded the idea and development of
the team. He has been coaching swimming
and triathlon for the Multisport Madness
Triathlon Team since its inception.
He specializes in
coaching the whole individual and
keeping the focus and vision for the
team. He was a 16 time All American
swimmer and swam for the US World
Championship team under the guidance of
coach Randy Reese.
Romas Bertulis - Head
Coach
In 1979, while studying at Kaunas Physical Education Academy in
Lithuania, Romas started working as a youth track and field coach. In
1980, he finished the academy and was working with athletes in their
late teen years. Producing many Lithuanian champions and podium
finishers, from the years 1996 to 2001 he was the head coach of
Lithuania's national decathlon team. From 2002 until today he has been
training Lukas Verzbicas and helping MMTT. Since fall of 2009, Romas
has been the official Head Coach of MMTT.
Adam Zucco - Consultant and Coach
Adam coaches multisport athletes,
swimmers and triathletes of all
abilities. Adam, as a USAT Level 2
coach, as well as one of Joe Friel’s
Ultrafit Associates, has coached
athletes in the top twenty at major
Ironman events as well as beginning
triathletes. Adam uses his enthusiasm,
dedication, flexibility and example to
lead and to motivate his athletes
Michael Kanute - Advisor and Coach
Mike is a certified USAT Level 1 coach
who has worked with the Multisport
Madness Triathlon Team for five
years. In addition to coaching workouts,
he infuses the team with a positive
energy that helps elevate the athletes'
performances and keep them mentally
strong. He is an accomplished
Ironman triathlete, marathoner and
ultramarathoner. As USAT Regional
Advisor for our region, Mike keeps the team
informed of critical changes and plans.
Rasa Verzbickiene - Run Coach
Rasa began running at 10 years old and
ran for 17 years until she was 27. At 14
years of age, her 1500 meters time was
4:43. It was at 14 that she became a
member of the National Lithuanian Track
and Field Team. She was the Lithuanian
National Champion many, many times. She
broke the Lithuanian national record
twice in the 3000 meters. In 1984, Rasa
was the Soviet Union college champion.
It was during this time that she was
training with the world's best running
coaches and athletes. She ran more than
75,000 miles or three times around the
world during her career.
In 1987, Rasa graduated from college
with a degree in Physical Education. In
1999 she received an Olympic certificate
from Olympic president Antonio Samaranch
to train the best athletes. In 2000,
Rasa improved her coaching skills at the
University of Physical Education. From
1987 to 2001, Rasa coached athletes
11-17 years old and many became
Lituanian champions.
Stacee Seay
Stacee is a Level III USA Cycling Certified Coach and has been
a competitive cyclist for years. She has great passion for both
cycling and running. Her true zeal shows up when she uses her
knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, and how that
knowledge translates into performance for athletics.
Stacee is an expert in the cycling-specific Periodization and
Power Based Training. Currently, she coaches and leads Power
Based Training classes at the Bike Rack in St. Charles, IL.
Tyler Howland - Youth Coach
Tyler has been a Multisport Madness Kid from inception and was MMTT
Triathlete of the Year for 2009. Tyler brings his experience as an
athlete into his first year of youth coaching.
Randy Reese - Swim Coach
Current Hall of Fame Swim Coach and
Coach of 72 Olympic swimmers provides
swim workouts and a wealth of knowledge
and experience for the team as well as a
very dry sense of humor.
Matt Paradis - Logistics Coordinator, Coach and General Help
Matt is an elite triathlete in all
distances, an accomplished cyclist and
in his fifth year of coaching juniors.
Matt’s gift as a coach is building span
values into juniors by his presence and
example. Matt specializes in cycling,
transition 1 and transition 2 as well as
providing organization to our travel
teams and daily workouts. Matt has
handled the Course Director duties at
the annual MultisportMadness Kid’s
triathlon and sits on the Advisory Board
of MultisportMadness Kids. Coach Matt’s
boisterous encouragement can be heard
throughout the Fox Valley during the
summer between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm.
Margaret Howland - Support and Administration
Margaret has volunteered at various things since inception
but has recently stepped in to help more.
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