Philip Casanta

Current

• Head Coach at Hypercat racing

Past

• Coach/ presentor at Clif Bar & Company
• Pacific Northwest Technical Rep at Polar Electro Oy
• Contibuting Editor at Inside Communications

• Bike Reviewer/ Contributing Editor at American Tri Magazine
• Owner, Head Coach at Andiamo Multisport (Self-employed)

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Education

• Ventura College

Recommended

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Connections

77 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog

Philip Casanta’s Summary

Coaching
Coach - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Team in Training” Inaugural Duathlon Program
Team USA Duathlon Program Designer (2002 – Present)
Head Coach – Hypercat Racing cycling development team (2003)
Head Coach – Transition Sports cycling team (2001 - 2003)
Head Coach – Marina Cyclery cycling team (1998, 1999)
Head Coach – Thirsty Bear cycling team (2004)
Head Coach – Roaring Mouse cycling team (2006, 2007)
Cycling Coach/ Program Developer Golden Gate Triathlon club
Cycling Coach – San Francisco Triathlon Club
Triathlon Coach University of California at Berkeley (1994, 1995)
Mentor Early Bird Criterium Series (1997 – Present)
Mentor Albany Criterium (2006 – Present)
Staff Coach Tri California events (2002 – Present)
Cycling Fit specialist (1991 – Present)

Athletic Highlights
Category 1 Road Racing 1992-1998
Professional Mountain Racing 1994-1998
Professional/ elite Duathlete 1988-1991
Professional/ elite Runner 1987-1990
30+ years competitive cycling
25+ years competitive running
3 years each competitive rock climbing and adventure racing

Philip Casanta’s Experience

• Head Coach

  Hypercat racing

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  2001 — Present (8 years )

  As Head Coach my role is too create the highest quality training programs for individual athletes, group programs and for our partner companies. I am also repsonsible for prospecting and developing strategic long term parternships, and creating/ developing stronger brand identity within the Endurance communities

• Coach/ presentor

  Clif Bar & Company

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Consumer Goods industry)

  2009 — 2009 (less than a year)

• Pacific Northwest Technical Rep

  Polar Electro Oy

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

  August 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 10 months)

  I was responsible for the Pacific Northwest (Ca, Wa, Or) as well as Colorado. Main responsibilies: Technical education of retail staff and management, trade show and event sales, development of key accounts, through sales, education and in-store events. manage all aspects of accounts needs - orders, inventory, staff education, specialty training clinics, consumer demos.

• Contibuting Editor

  Inside Communications

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

  2005 — 2007 (2 years )

  Provided gear review and training articles as well as gear guide content for Inside Triathlon Magazine

• Bike Reviewer/ Contributing Editor

  American Tri Magazine

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

  2002 — 2005 (3 years )

  Provided bike review articles, training related articles and contributed to annual Gear guide

• Owner, Head Coach

  Andiamo Multisport (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  1996 — 2001 (5 years )

Philip Casanta’s Education

• Ventura College

  A.A. , Business and Marketing , 1987 — 1990

  Additional study included the Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, biology, Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology

  Activities and Societies:

  Chemistry and Algebra Tutor, Anatomy student instructor, Track team, Tennis team, Study abroad program London University

Additional Information

Philip Casanta’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog

Philip Casanta’s Interests:

Cycling, running, climbing, Kayaking, outdoor endurance sports, public speaking, attending events, expos, trade shows and clinics, teaching,

Philip Casanta’s Groups:

USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, Richmond chamber of commerce, San Francisco Triathlon club, Golden Gate triathlon club,

•    Triathlon Coaches Corner
•    World Cycling Industry
•    Triathletes In Training - Triathlon
•    USA Triathlon and Multisport Development
•    USA Cycling Associated
•    Cycling Enthusiasts
•    Sports Industry Network™
•    Ironman Triathlete Network
•    United States Olympic Team Supporters
•    Cycling Industry Peers
•    Professional Cycling Network
•    Triathlete
•    Bicycling Media

Philip Casanta’s Honors:

2003 City sports best of the Bay - Bike fitter
2003,'04,'05,'06,'07,'08 Training Plan provider to Team USA Duathlon Worlds teams (USAT) - short and long course

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