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JANDA RICCI-MUNN |
| Sport Specific Training Services |
Janda Ricci-Munn runs a sport specific training service and specializes in the athletic preparation of endurance
athletes. Over the course of his 10+ year coaching career, Janda has helped hundreds of individuals from a wide
variety of sports to attain personal, regional and even national/professional athletic success. Janda possesses
the unique combination of over 20 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
include:
A number of Janda’s training related articles have been featured in publications such as “City Sports Texas,” and
the online magazine “Extreme Triathlon.” His name is rapidly spreading throughout the U.S. multisport
community as clients from as far away as Georgia, Texas and California 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 level
(see triathlon highlights below). Although now a full time coach and trainer, Janda continues to pursue personal
athletic excellence as an endurance athlete and will compete professionally as a long course triathlete in 2008
and beyond. His long term objectives are to record top 10 overall finishes at the 70.3 and IronMan World
Championship events before retiring to focus 100% of his efforts upon the expansion of his coaching services.
Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
Janda currently resides in his hometown of Gloucester.
Be sure to stay up to date on Janda's latest personal training & racing experiences by visiting his blog
@ www.jandariccimunn.blogspot.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling
Certified Level II/Expert Cycling Coach
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Education
Licensed Physical Education Instructor, grades 5 - 12
American Red Cross
First Aid/CPR Certified
athletes. Over the course of his 10+ year coaching career, Janda has helped hundreds of individuals from a wide
variety of sports to attain personal, regional and even national/professional athletic success. Janda possesses
the unique combination of over 20 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
include:
- Elite cyclist Phil Wong’s three consecutive podium finishes at the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill
Climb (2003, 2004, 2005). - Amateur triathlete Diane Haupt’s numerous age group wins and top overall finishes at some of the biggest
multisport events in the U.S. - Sabra Hawke’s U.S. 100 and 200 meter records at the 2007 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Championships
and her subsequent selection to the U.S. Paralympic team.
A number of Janda’s training related articles have been featured in publications such as “City Sports Texas,” and
the online magazine “Extreme Triathlon.” His name is rapidly spreading throughout the U.S. multisport
community as clients from as far away as Georgia, Texas and California 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 level
(see triathlon highlights below). Although now a full time coach and trainer, Janda continues to pursue personal
athletic excellence as an endurance athlete and will compete professionally as a long course triathlete in 2008
and beyond. His long term objectives are to record top 10 overall finishes at the 70.3 and IronMan World
Championship events before retiring to focus 100% of his efforts upon the expansion of his coaching services.
Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
Janda currently resides in his hometown of Gloucester.
Be sure to stay up to date on Janda's latest personal training & racing experiences by visiting his blog
@ www.jandariccimunn.blogspot.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling
Certified Level II/Expert Cycling Coach
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Education
Licensed Physical Education Instructor, grades 5 - 12
American Red Cross
First Aid/CPR Certified
ATHLETICS
Triathlon Highlights
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
Northeastern University
Division I Cross Country Team, Fall 1994
Gloucester High School
Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Teams, Fall 1990 – Spring 1994
COACHING & STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRESSION
Sport Specific Coach/Strength and Conditioning Specialist
2001 – Present
Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
November 2000 – June 2003
Assistant Indoor/Outdoor Boy’s Track and Field Coach
Northampton Regional High School, Northampton, MA
September 1999 – December 1999
Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country Coach
Amherst/Pelham Regional Middle School, Amherst, MA
September 1997 – December 1998
Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country Coach
Triathlon Highlights
- Half IronMan/70.3 PR of 3:57:53
- 2007 IronMan World Championship 70.3; overall amateur champion, 19th place overall
- 2007 Nutmeg State Half Iron Triathlon; 1st place overall
- 2007 Timberman IronMan 70.3; overall amateur champion, 6th place overall
- 2007 Eagleman IronMan 70.3; overall amateur champion, 8th place overall
- 2006 Ford IronMan World Championship 70.3; males 30 - 34 age group world champion, 22nd place
overall - FirmMan Half-Iron Triathlon Champion, 1996 & 2000
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
Northeastern University
Division I Cross Country Team, Fall 1994
Gloucester High School
Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Teams, Fall 1990 – Spring 1994
COACHING & STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRESSION
Sport Specific Coach/Strength and Conditioning Specialist
2001 – Present
Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
November 2000 – June 2003
Assistant Indoor/Outdoor Boy’s Track and Field Coach
Northampton Regional High School, Northampton, MA
September 1999 – December 1999
Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country Coach
Amherst/Pelham Regional Middle School, Amherst, MA
September 1997 – December 1998
Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country Coach
