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FTR YOUTH, Junior, & high school TRIATHLON TEAM

We are looking forward to starting the first Youth, Junior, and High School Triathlon Team in East Texas. Our youth and junior triathlon program is geared gear toward boys and girls  6-18 years old. Our primary focus is on character and skills development first. We will focus on the fundamentals of triathlon training and having fun. As kids develop and gain experience and self-led interest we will teach them how to train, compete, and excel. With the youth and beginners, we will focus on short youth distance races. The junior and high school teams will focus on the sprint triathlon distance and elites will learn how to compete in draft legal triathlon races.  This program will be great combined with other sports and play for your child or teen. It is a great opportunity to cross-train, build fitness, and enjoy the journey. If your child is active and loves being outdoors and is open to trying a new sport, we hope you’ll choose to join us and learn more about the awesome sport of triathlon. If you have any questions call Coach Ritter at 903-918-8056 or email us at coaching@flytriracing.com. 

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Wednesday’s 6PM 

fTR 2024
SEASON

FTR YOUTH / JUNIOR/ HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLON TEAM 

 Email info@flytriracing.com for more information. 

SPRING DATES COMING SOON

Practice: Tue 5:30 pm /Wed or Thur 6PM  

Price: $75/MO 

 

Contact us to Register

Email coaching@flytriracing or call Coach Ritter at 903-918-8056 to sign up for more information or questions. 

Spring 2024 Schedule

Pending

*racing is not required*

YOUTH & JUNIOR TRIATHLON TEAM

The youth and junior development team is designed for those who are just getting their start in triathlon. Age estimate 6-13 years old. 

Criteria To Join: 

  • Triathletes must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards unassisted in freestyle. 
  • We recommend triathletes be enrolled in swim lessons or on the local developmental swim team. 
  • Must be able to safely ride a bike ( training wheels assisted is ok)  and a helmet is always required. In addition, you will need a bike trainer.  
  • We encourage triathletes to be involved in their school’s swim, cross country, and track programs, and/or the Fresh High School Mountain bike racing team, East Texas Metro City Aquatics, or Rose City Aquatic swimming teams. 
  • Recommended to play other sports concurrently and throughout the year and live a healthy active lifestyle.  
 
PROGRAM FEATURES: 

 

PROGRAM FEATURES: 
  • Learning from experienced USA Triathlon certified coaches/athletes
  • USAT Youth & Junior Annual Membership 

  • Group training programming focusing on youth distances and learning about the sport.

PRACTICES: 
 

Tuesday 5:30 pm @ Three Lake
Wednesday 6 pm @ FTR 
When open water season is applicaple we will move to Thursday at 6pm. 

Requirements:

Helmet & Bike trainer 

MONTHLY DUES:  $75/Mo 

HIGH SCHOOL TRIATHLON TEAM

The high school team is open to all levels of high school athletes from first time triathletes to experienced triathletes with a goal of preparing some for draft legal triathlon. 

Criteria to join: 

  • Triathletes must be able to swim a minimum of 100 yards unassisted in freestyle. 
  • We recommend triathletes be enrolled in swim lessons or on local developmental swim team. 
  • Must be able to safely ride a bike without training wheels and a helmet is always required.  In addition you will need a bike trainer
  • We encourage triathletes to be involved in their school’s swim, cross country, and track programs, and/or the Fresh High School Mountain bike racing team, East Texas Metro City Aquatics, or Rose City Aquatic swimming teams. 
  • Recommended to play other sports concurrently and throughout the year and live a healthy active lifestyle.  
 
PROGRAM FEATURES: 
  • Learning from experienced USA Triathlon certified coaches/athletes
  • USAT High School Annual Membership 

  • Group training programming focusing on youth distances and learning about the sport.

 PROGRAM FEATURES: 
  • Learning from experienced USA Triathlon certified coaches/athletes
  • USAT Youth Annual Membership 

  • Group training programming for  Juniors and high school-aged athletes focused on sprint triathlon distances included draft legal for elites. 

PRACTICES: 
 

Tuesday 5:30 pm @ Three Lake
Wednesday 6 pm @ FTR 

When open water season is applicaple we will move to Thursday at 6pm.Requirements: 

Helmet & Bike trainer

MONTHLY DUES:  $75/Mo. 

high PERFORMANCE TEAM

 The high performance team is year round and designed for experienced junior and high school experienced triathletes competing regionally, nationally, in draft legal and non draft triathlon. Approx age range is 13-18 years old. 

CRITERIA 

  • Swim 100 yard freestyle: Boys under 1:20, Girls under 1:30 
  • Run 1 mile: Boys under 6:30, Girls under 7:00 
  • Must be able demonstrate the ability to ride a road bicycle safely in a paceline. 
  • We encourage triathletes to be involved in their school’s swim, cross country, and track programs and/or the Fresh High School Mountain bike racing team, and the East Texas Metro City Aquatics, or Rose City Aquatic swimming teams. 
  • Recommended to play other sports concurrently and throughout the year and live a healthy active lifestyle.  
  • In addition you will need a bike trainer and wear a helmet at all times on the road. 
PROGRAM FEATURES: 
  • Learning from experienced USA Triathlon certified coaches/athletes
  • USAT High School Annual Membership 

  • Group training programming for athletes with a draft legal triathlon focus. 

 PRACTICES: 

Monday’s & Thursday’s at 6 pm & 6:30 pm at Pollard Park, Three Lakes MS, and Lake Tyler.  

Requirements: 
Helmet & Bike trainer 

MONTHLY DUES:  $125/MO  – In-person triathlon practices are included. 

In addition to our in-person practice sessions, members of the competitive team will receive personalized workouts to complete on their own on days without team practices. Athletes are also encouraged to compete for their schools in cross country, track, and/or swimming and be a part of the Fresh Racing Junior mountain bike team.

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meet the coaches

Triathlon and Running Coach in Tyler, TX

William Ritter

Head Coach

Running / triathlon coach

 EMAIL: william@flytriracing.com  

 

COACHING EXPERIENCE:  

  • Coaching since 2009.
  • Strengths: Running, Cycling, Cross Country/Track, Technique (triathlon swim, bike, run), Youth & Junior, Women specific 

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Triathlon Level I  – Youth & Junior
  • USAT Triathlon Level II – Short & Long Course 
  • USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance, Youth  &  Cross Country Specialist
  • USA Cycling Level III 
  • IRONMAN U
  • Tri Sutto Coaching Certified 
  • TrainingPeaks Level II & Power Certified Coach 
  • 80/20 Endurance Coach
  • Kinesiology degree, UT Tyler
  • Safesport Certified 
  • CPR/AED 
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Sarah Hankla

Triathlon & rUNNING coach

EMAIL: sarah@flytriracing.com  

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 

  • Coaching Since 2008
  • Strengths: Beginners, Intermediate, Youth & Junior, Bike fit 

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • USA Triathlon Coach 
  • Play Tri Coaching Certified 
  • Bike Fit trained by John Cobb 
  • 2 X Ironman Finisher & IRONMAN® KONA WORLD Championship Qualifier 2023 
  • Boston Qualifier 2023 
  • Former High School Girls Cross Country Coach @ Grace High School