Meet the Coaches
Our staff has competed at the highest levels of running, from State Championships to World Championships. We’ve risen through the ranks of running and along the way we’ve been fortunate to have worked with a myriad of coaching icons. Each of our coaches has taken what they’ve learned, paired it with what they believe, and is ready to use their philosophy to propel you towards your running goals.
Reed Fischer
Now one of the top road runners in the States, Reed’s running journey could have been much shorter and less fruitful if it hadn’t been for encouragement, mentorship, and patience his coaches at Hopkins High School and Drake University showed him. Having seen firsthand the power of belief, he hopes to bring those same traits into his relationships with the road racers he is coaching. After working a full-time job while training at a professional level, Reed understands the need to find balance between running and life, and is ready to work with athletes who lead busy lives. Reed is most excited about working with a marathoner gunning for their first (or fiftieth) BQ.
Drew Hunter
Drew found success early in his own running career thanks to the tutelage of his parents, Joan and Marc Hunter. The Hunters have built Drew’s alma mater, Loudoun Valley High School, into one of the most dominant prep programs in the nation. Drew’s coaches have been some of the most influential people in Drew’s life, always pushing him to become a better runner and person. Inspired by his mentors, Drew is eager to work with young athletes looking for guidance, care, and motivation in an effort to reach their biggest goals.
Joey Berriatua
Ever an optimist, Joey decided to coach because he wanted to do his best to play a small part in others’ running journey. After a breakout career at Santa Clara that culminated with a school record in the steeplechase, Joey found a new home and reached new heights in Boulder, CO. Running has given Joey the world, and he wants to help as many aspiring athletes as he can find the joy this sport can bring. Easy-going and a friend to his athletes, Joey’s ideal athlete is a high school runner who has shown potential and knows they have much more to give to the sport.
Connor Winter
Connor has been competing at the highest levels of the sport for over a decade. His experience as a high school standout, NCAA All-American, and USATF Championship finalist makes him a coach who knows how to achieve greatness. A product of one of the nation’s most revered collegiate coaches, Mark Wetmore, Connor’s career at the University of Colorado taught him to be disciplined, self-reliant, but team-focused. He expects the same out of the athletes he coaches, and is ready to be the steady motivator that gets people out the door and on track to reach their goals. Connor is looking to work with high school athletes who are prepared to go all-in on running.
Anthony Camerieri
Anthony has worked his way to the elite ranks of every level he’s competed at in his career, culminating with a runner-up finish in the DMR at the NCAA Indoor Championships. As a coach, Anthony believes in the value of doing more with less. He understands that the best athlete is a healthy athlete, and works to prioritize injury prevention without losing out on performance. Anthony is looking to work runners of all ability levels who are motivated to better themselves through running.
Brogan Austin
Through coaching, Brogan is able to take the lessons he’s learned from his own successes and failures to help others achieve personal milestones, expand their health and nutrition knowledge, and make general lifestyle improvements. He brings a scientific and methodical approach to his coaching, focusing on the X’s and O’s to ensure his athletes are as prepared as possible when they arrive on the start line. Brogan is eager to work with marathoners, a distance he knows a thing or two about as a U.S. Marathon Champion.
Christine Thorn
Christine found success early in her running career, qualifying for the Minnesota State Meet at just 12-years-old. However, she lost her love for running shortly thereafter and turned to basketball instead, where she earned a scholarship to play in college. A transfer to Black Hills State University, the end of her basketball eligibility, and an introduction to the cross country coaching staff led Christine to rediscover running. Her coaches at BHSU helped instill a new sense of confidence in her, and Christine found fulfillment in running again. She hopes to provide that same patience, encouragement, and support to the athletes she works with. Christine is most excited to work with runners training for a big PR in their next marathon or big road race.