Ten coaches, race directors, and leaders in the multisport community were honoured last week at Endurance Exchange, USA Triathlon’s annual industry conference.
Held on January 23-26 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, recognition was given to the 2022 USA Triathlon Coach of the Year, 2022 Heart of the Race Director, and 2022 Service to the Sport Awards.
Service to the Sport Award – Mike Reilly (San Diego, CA)
The long-time IRONMAN race announcer, Reilly was honoured with the inaugural Service to the Sport Award, given to a leader in the multisport community who has a passion for serving the sport.
Reilly is a member of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, IRONMAN Hall of Fame, and Running USA Hall of Champions – the only person to be inducted into all three.
2022 Heart of the Race Director Awards
The inaugural Heart of the Race Director awards were presented in three categories, innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. The awards recognize and celebrate excellence in the USA Triathlon race director community.
- Innovation Award: Gabriela Gallegos (El Paso, TX)
- Inclusivity Award: Julie Marchese (Foreside, ME)
- Collaboration Award: Michael O’Neil (Boston, MA)
2022 Coach of the Year Awards
- Olympic Coach of the Year: Parker Spencer (Tempe, AZ)
- Paralympic Coach of the Year: Mark Sortino (Boise, ID)
- Developmental Coach of the Year: Lisa Marshall (Alpharetta, GA)
- College Coach of the Year: Amy Maxwell (Stony Point, NY)
- Coach Educator of the Year: Maria Simone (Conifer, CO)
- Community Impact Award: Tove Shere (Cleveland Heights, OH)
