RickITCA (International Triathlon Coaching Association) is the triathlon certification division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association)

ITCA was formed in 2008 to be the leading source of triathlon coaching certification and business development for new and advancing triathlon coaches.

Since 1992, NESTA has been a leader in innovative solutions for sports and fitness professionals. We understand you need and desire more than just a certification.

It takes practical skills that are proven to work. To become one of the industry’s elite, you must be given strategies and resources for business, entrepreneurship, career diversity and multiple revenue streams. We are experts in these areas. We’ll help you reach the top fast.

Our faculty:

Our faculty, coaches and consultants are physical therapists, personal trainers, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, biomechanists, Olympic swim coaches, sports hypnotherapists, chiropractors, Navy SEALS, kinesiologists and sports medicine specialists.

In addition to our primary faculty, we also collaborate with professional triathletes, existing triathlon coaches, race directors, and a team of exercise physiologists from Polar, to round out our development team. The ITCA triathlon coaching program is unmatched in quality and depth.

Below is our triathlon specific faculty:

Julie Swail (Ertel) – (Consultant)
Olympic Silver Medalist
2 Time Olympian
USAT National Team Member
2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion
2007 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist
2007 USAT Elite National Champion
2007 Haul to the Great Wall Series Champion
2005 Haul to the Great Wall Series Champion
2003 Pan Am Games Team Member

Jonathan Pauly heads Renegade Racing, the event management division of Make-U-Fit Productions emphasizes fun, safe and interesting running, triathlon and adventure sports events. The Make-U-Fit Clinics provides participants the educational tools necessary to train for events and a healthy lifestyle. Whether participants are new to competitive sports or experienced, Make-U-Fit Productions produces clinics that provides vital information to their success. Make-U-Fit Productions, (MUFP) partners with companies who provide the finest services and products that are essential for our participant’s fitness goals. Make-U-Fit Productions is here to service the needs of our participants.

Education: University of San Francisco, MA Sports & Fitness Management
California State University, Long Beach, BA Kinesiology

Dolly Ginter holds B.A. in psychology & business from the University of Maryland (UMBC) and an
M.S. in physical therapy Chapman University.

Sporting History: Captain UMBC Women’s Lacrosse team, Soccer, Softball, Field Hockey
1987: Present: Triathlon, Duathlon, Running, CAT 2 Cyclist

Multisport:
1995-present: 99% Top 10 finishes Triathlon/Duathlon/Running
2003 Pro Team USA Duathlon Short Course World Champ’s team bronze medalist
2001 Pro Team USA Duathlon Short Course World Champ’s
2000 Pro Team USA Duathlon Short Course World Champ’s
1997 Amateur Duathlon World Champion
1993/94/96 Amateur Triathlon World Champ’s: silver/gold/bronze medalist
2003 Santa Barbara Long Course Tri 1st Pro
Dairyland ½ Ironman 4th Pro
Wildflower ½ Ironman 11th Pro
California ½ Ironman 7th Pro
Pro Duathlon World Championships 1st American
15th Overall
2002 California ½ Ironman 3rd Pro
2001 Sado Island Japan Astroman 2nd Pro
(Japanese National Champ’s)
Wildflower ½ Ironman 5th Pro
2000 Nice Long Course World Champ’s 15th Pro/1st American

Running Resume:
(Numerous wins at 5K, 10K, and ½ marathon distances, sub 3 hr. in 1st marathon)
2004 Pacific Shoreline ½ Marathon Huntington Beach, CA 1st Overall
2003 Carlsbad 5K Carlsbad, CA 2nd Elite Masters
2003 Dana Point Turkey Trot Dana Point, CA 1st Overall
Dannon Desert Triathlon Cathedral City, CA 4th Pro
Long Beach ½ Marathon Long Beach, CA 5th Elite Open
Race for the Cure Newport Beach, CA 2nd Elite Masters
Distance Derby 10 miler Huntington Beach, CA 1st Overall

Paul V. Carter has over 30 years of coaching experience in swimming and coached many multi-sport athletes over those years. Carter is a graduate of The University of Tennessee with a degree in Physical Education. Among his swimming accomplishments are All American Honors at the University of Tennessee and member of their 1978 NCAA National Championship Team. In his swimming career Paul has worked and trained with 6 Olympic Coaches. Still competing at the age of 48, he has broken more then 20 World and National Masters records in the past 4 years. He came within on second of qualifying for the 2004 Olympic Trials in the 100 Meter Butterfly at the age of 47. He is currently working with Novaquatics Masters Program in Irvine California where he specializes in preparing swimmers and triathletes for national and international competitions.

Ian Pyott is a pro triathlete who earned his bachelors degree at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
He is a certified personal trainer and triathlon coach.

Pro Career Results:
USA
2nd Carlsbad Triathlon 2005
3rd Int. Tri San Diego 2005
14th Escape from Alcatraz 2005
Winner Newport Beach Triathlon 2005 (course record 56:32)
Winner Int. Desert Tri Palm Springs 2005
Winner Catalina Triathlon 2004
10th LA Triathlon Pro Race 2004
Winner Wild Flower Olympic Triathlon 2004 (age 20-24)
4th Pacific Coast Triathlon 2004
2nd New Port Beach Triathlon 2004
Winner Catalina Triathlon 2003

Europe
Winner Swiss National Champion Duathlon 2000
Winner Swiss National Series Duathlon 2000
Third Swiss National Series 2000
20th. World Championships Duathlon
Winner Swiss National Champion Triathlon 2001
Winner Swiss National Series Triathlon 2001
Winner Swiss National Series Duathlon 2001
Winner European Triathlon Series 2002
Vice European Team Triathlon Champion 2002
6th Swiss Pro Series Triathlon 2003

6 year Swiss National Team member
4 times European Championship member
3 times World Championship Team member
Best Season:
2001 with 18 out of 20 winning races on international level.