Coaching/Leadership
Coaches
Patrick LePelch
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atrick joined the Tam High team as Ride Leader when his son Julian joined the team. In the 2015/16 season he became a NICA Licensed Head Coach. He joined the Tam High Mountain Bike Club in 2015 as a coach and ride leader so he could share his knowledge and spread his enthusiasm for the sport. He has participated in numerous competitive sports over the years. Cross country, track and field, trail running, swimming, volleyball, Taekwondo and mountain biking are among the sports he has competed in over the past 4 decades.
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Sean Perry
Sean joined the Tam High team in 2014 as a ride Leader. In the 2016 season, he became a NICA Licensed Head Coach. His passion for cycling became clear when he hopped on his first mountain bike, a Trek 950 with no shocks and really bad brakes. He was in love. The excitement he experienced in exploring the mountains in a day was and is a feeling like no other. He has raced mountain bikes on and off for many years. These days he enjoys racing mountain and road/ cross adventure races that have intriguing and challenging courses.
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Den Satake
The Tam High Mountain Bike Team welcomed Dean Satake in the 2012-2013 season. As a former pro, and currently a expert mountain bike racer, we are excited for Den to continue to share his passion and experience. Den previously coached boy’s soccer for the Mi
ll Valley Soccer League. He is also a partner in our local bike shop, Tam Bikes, which supports not only our Tam High team, but many of the Marin County teams.
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Board of Directors
Board President, Head Coach/Team Director
Patrick LePelch. The Team Director facilitates decision-making in all aspects of the team, both through his involvement with the Board but also through team management, team communications and team coaching.
Board Vice President, Assistant Coach
Mike Van Allen. The Vice President assists with Board decision-making. Mike is also in charge of team Public relations, Social media, print media liaison as well as Ride Leader Coordinator
Team Events Parent Volunteer Coordinator
Nessa Brady. The team volunteer coordinator organizes the team parents in team events and team races.
Equipment Manager
Roger Howard. Keeps track of team equipment inventory, the team trailer and assists with transportation of equipment and arranging equipment in the team trailer. He also identifies what equipment needs replacement or maintenance.
Events Planner and Fundraising Coordinator
Suzanne Twing. Manages and plans events such as the Team Fundraiser, Team parties and other social events.
Treasurer
Bill Smith. Maintains the team’s budget and accounts and assists with the scholarship fund.