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THE HIGH SCHOOL TRICLUBis a certified 501c3 non profit organization...
Our mission as a non-profit organization is to assist High School kids in living a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives.
We do Triathlons not to compete against others; rather for the camaraderie of training, feeling better, and feeling fulfilled by crossing the finish line. |
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CERTIFIED COACHING
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Dan EngelhardFounder and Coach
Dan Engelhard started the HSTriClub to motivate kids to learn how to be active and healthy for the rest of their lives. He hopes to encourage teens to spend less time on electronics by providing them with a healthy alternative that is not only fun, but also rewarding. He gets a kick out seeing less motivated high school kids complete their 1st triathlon, even if they come in last.
Dan has been an enthusiastic USAT Level 1 coach since 2013 and received his USAT Youth and Junior certification in 2021. He regularly participates in many local triathlons, trail/road races, 10 Bike MS’s in a row, 10 marathons, 30 Olympic triathlons, seven ½ Ironmans and two full Ironmans (and counting...)! Fun Fact: Dan has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Mizzou and MBA from University of Louisville. Matt CurryCoach
Matt began running in his early thirties simply as a way to stay in shape. He entered his first Triathlon in 2012 at the behest of a friend and has had a passion for the sport ever since. He became involved in HSTriClub when his son was old enough to join and received his USAT Level 1 certification late last year. Matt looks forward to working with teens and hopes to encourage youth to make fitness a part of their lifestyle. Matt is also actively involved with the youth ministries at his church.
Fun Fact: Matt hopes to still be competing in Triathlons well into his eighties. |
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Bill LazechkoSwim CoachBill was a competitive swimmer in high school and college (BS Electrical Engineering from Washington University). He has continued to coach all levels of swimming, has been a stroke judge, and has taught lifeguard classes. Bill became involved with the HSTriClub while his children were a part of the club in their high school years, and has continued to coach within the club even though both of his children have now graduated from college. Besides being the main swim coach for the HSTriClub, Bill also runs the Masters Swim program at the YMCA. He believes the HSTriClub is a wonderful program.
Fun Fact: Bill is still an active swimmer and an occasional triathlete. |
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Erika HillerSpin Coach
Erika did not compete in sports growing up. Her first Triathlon was Lake St Louis in 2000. Approximately, a month prior to the race her husband had bet her a million bucks she could not run a 1 mile straight.
She did and he is still paying off for the wager. Erika has since competed in over 60 races, including road races and triathlons. Over the years, Erika has also competed in 6 Ironmans, a Boston Marathon, and even the Warrior Dash World Championship. Erika has been a USAT level 1 Certified Coach since 2008, and enjoys working with new triathletes to help them achieve their goals. She has been a spinning instructor at the O'Fallon YMCA since 2010. Fun Fact: Erika lived on Lake Norfolk when she was young, and learned to swim at age three. |
GOOD READS. |
a few of our members were featured in this book! |
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As a social scientist, parent, and sports enthusiast,
William Marsiglio champions the virtues of an emerging sport, a slice of American sports culture—youth triathlon. Kids Who Tri systematically explores the links between youth triathlon, models of youth sports, and childrearing/coaching philosophies, while offering readers an insider’s view of the dynamic youth triathlon community. Drawing on interviews with parents, coaches, race directors, USA Triathlon staff, and young triathletes, as well as more than six years of intensive personal observations as “a tri-dad,” Marsiglio shows how embracing the multisport spirit teaches youth seven key life lessons while empowering them. |
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Check it out.The HSTriClub made an appearance on the official USAT High School Program video!
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