Coach JRM

Janda Ricci-Munn is an elite level multisport coach who specializes in the training of endurance athletes. Over the course of his extensive coaching career, Janda has helped hundreds of individuals from a wide variety of sports to attain success at the local, regional, national and international levels. Janda possesses the unique combination of over 25 years of “in the trenches” athletic experience and an in-depth understanding of sports science.  His innovative use of scientific based testing and training techniques, coupled with his personalized approach to coaching has netted world-class results and notable headlines.

Past examples of his coaching success stories include:

• Elite cyclist Phil Wong’s three consecutive podium finishes at the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill Climb (2003, 2004, 2005) along with his ascent from the amateur to professional ranks as a competitive cyclist.
• Sabra Hawke’s 100 and 200 meter U.S. records at the 2007 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Championships and her subsequent selection to multiple U.S. Paralympic teams.
• Countless age group and elite victories recorded by his cyclists and multisport athletes on the regional and national levels.
• Multiple age group victories and podium finishes recorded by a number of his triathletes on the Ironman 70.3 circuit and at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

Janda’s name is rapidly spreading throughout the U.S. multisport community as athletes from all across the country continue to rack up one outstanding performance after another under his guidance.

As a triathlete, Janda has competed with a high degree of success at the regional, national, and international levels (see triathlon highlights below). Although now a full time coach and trainer, Janda continues to pursue personal athletic excellence as an endurance athlete and has been competing professionally as a long course triathlete since 2008.  Following a brief hiatus in 2010, he will return to racing in 2011 and focus upon the 70.3 and Ironman circuit.

Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Janda currently resides in his hometown of Gloucester with his wife Michelle.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

USA Cycling
Certified Level II Coach

USA Triathlon
Certified Coach

USA Track & Field
Certified Coach

American Red Cross
CPR Certification

B.A., Social & Behavioral Sciences/Anthropology
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

ACCOLADES

Voted “Personal Trainer of the Year” in 2009 & 2010 by North Shore Magazine

Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon founder (non-profit race)

ATHLETICS

Triathlon Highlights

• Half IronMan/70.3 PR of 3:57:53
• 2008 & 2009 Multi-time podium finisher (Pro/Elite), North America Ironman 70.3 Circuit
• 2007 IronMan World Championship 70.3; Overall Amateur World Champion
• 2007 Timberman IronMan 70.3; Overall Amateur Champion
• 2007 Eagleman IronMan 70.3; Overall Amateur Champion
• 2007 Nutmeg Half-Iron Triathlon Champion
• 2006 IronMan World Championship 70.3; Males 30 – 34 Age Group World Champion
• 1996 & 2000 FirmMan Half-Iron Triathlon Champion

Collegiate, High School & Jr. Competitive Experience

• University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cycling Team, Spring 1996 – Spring 1999
• University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cross Country/Track & Field Teams, Fall 1995 – Spring 1998
• Gloucester High School Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Teams, Fall 1990 – Spring 1994
• USA Track & Field National Level Junior T&F/Cross-Country Competitor, 1986 – 1990

COACHING PROGRESSION

Multisport & Cycling Coach
2001 – Present

Assistant Coach, Indoor/Outdoor Boy’s Track & Field
Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
November 2000 – June 2003

Head Coach, Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country
Northampton Regional High School, Northampton, MA
September 1999 – December 1999

Head Coach, Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country
Amherst/Pelham Regional Middle School, Amherst, MA
September 1997 – December 1998