Mandy Gildersleeve, Linda Lynch, Susan Messer and Julie Warrenfeltz have been involved in athletic / fitness related activities thought out their lives.
Coach Mandy graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1992. She started racing in the sport of Triathlon while in college. She competes in sprints and Olympic - distance triathlons. Coach Mandy travels around the US to multiple youth triathlon's with her family. She has been coaching for five years.
Coach Linda received a BS in health and physical education from Ursinus College. Linda currently teaches physical education for Jacksonville Country Day School (pre-k through 6th grade) and has been a triathlete for 15 years. In the summer of 2007, Coach Linda placed 3rd in the Masters Division of the Austria Ironman. She also placed 3rd in the Disney Half Ironman and 6th in the St. Petersberg Olympic Triathlon in 2007.
Coach Susan received a BS in exercise physiology from Furman University. She earned a master's degree in physical therapy from Nova Southern University. Currently, Coach Susan is practicing physical therapy for the Duval County School System while raising her three children. Susan participated as a youth and continues to enjoy them today.
Coach Julie graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Technical Writing. While fairly new to the Triathlon lifestyle, Coach Julie has completed a sprint and a Half Ironman! Coach Julie believes that every child has the heart of a champion within and that is her job to develop the skills to bring out every child's inner champion.