Team Austin Tri Sports

Team ATS Honors

2007-01-04T19:54:00.000-08:00

Team ATS Honors

Jeannette Wacker - HM

Travis Decker - HM

Sam Sutherland (Riptide)- AA

Madison Prado - AA

Claire Andrews - AA

Melissa Agular, age 23
· 2006 All American Duathlon 20-24
· 2006 World Champion Long Course - Denmark
· 2006 Duathlon National Champion Short Course
· 2006 Duathlon National Champion Long Course - Dallas TX

Caki Buckthal, age 16
· 2006 Duathlon Junior National Champion Short Course
· 2006 Duathlon World Championship Competitor - Corner Brook, Canada

Jessica, age 24
· 2006 4th Place Finish Duathlon World Championship Long Course - Denmark
· 2006 3rd Place Finish Duathlon National Championship Long Course - Dallas, TX

Regina Shelton, age 16
· 2006 Duathlon Junior National Champion Long Course- Dallas TX

Jeanette Wacker, age 15
· 2006 2nd Place Finish ITU Continental Cup - Long Beach, CA
· 2006 3rd Ranking in ITU Points Standing

Madison Prado
· 2006 South Midwest Regional Top 20 Elite athlete

2007 Team ATS events

2006-12-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

Team ATS Training Camps

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January 5-7th Freestyle swim clinic
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Mar 5th – Jun 10th Danskin Training
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June 7th – 10th Danskin Clinic
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June 26th -30th USAT Youth National Development camp (7-12)
June 26th -30th USAT ITU National Development Camp (13-19)
June 26th -30th Cycling Camp (13-19)

TEAM ATS 2007 EVENTS

March 3rd Spring Fling 5k Run &
Kids 1 mile Run/ Walk
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March 29th Belterra 5K Run &
Kids 1 mile Run/ Walk
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April 1st Spenco Sprint Triathlon
Spenco Jr ITU (15-19) Tier (1) Triathlon
Texas Ski Ranch

April 14th Team ATS Kids Triathlon
Team ATS Youth Elite ITU Tier (1) Triathlon (13-15)
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April 15th Texas Toughest Duathlon race
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June 30th Youth State Championship
Belterra Kids Triathlon
Youth Elite Tier (2) ITU Triathlon
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June 30th Belterra Sprint
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May 20th Smithville Fire Duathlon
Smithville Jr Fire Duathlon (16-19)
Smithville Youth Fire Duathlon (6-15)
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TBA Lost Creek Kids Triathlon
Youth Elite ITU Triathlon (13-15) Teir (1)
Lost Creek Country Club

KK at XC

2006-11-19T18:51:00.000-08:00

KK had a very successful XC season

She finished 18th in large school (5a) at State.

She was invited to compete as an all stater against

the all staters from Arkansas on Sat Nov. 18th

Sweet PR KK way to Go!!

KK went to Fayeteville and ran a 5K, and ran a PR of 20:40.

She ran in the middle of the pack.

The Oklahoma team edged out the Arkansas team by 8 pts.

Monster Triathlon

2006-10-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

Alexi did the Monster Tri (a sprint) in Fort Worth this past weekend

Alexi finished 3rd (of 10) in the 19 & under category

Great job Alexi

TRI Texas 2 Step Championship race in September

Claire was 1st, Alexi 2nd

Alexi after the Monster Tri at the zoo

Work hard , Play Hard

Amber Wins

2006-10-11T07:16:00.000-07:00

Boys will be Boys as

Amber Finishes the Swim

Amber Wins!!!!

Keiki Triathlon Series with the Jamba Juice

Ko Olina Keiki Triathlon Championships

Amber 1st place and

Wins the 2006 Keiki Series Overall Winner

Tri Andy's

2006-10-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

Shannon and Andrew both placed 2nd in their age groups at Try Andy's Tri

Andrew holding his Second place finish

Great Job Andrew, Keep up the Hard Work!!

High School Sports Live

2006-09-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

I’ve just uploaded the High School Sports Live segment of Jeannette and Shannon

http://homepage.mac.com/shannon.shea/Profile/2006/Cinco/HSSL2.wmv

Madison at TexasMan

2006-09-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

Madison and Dave Scott ( six-time IronMan World Champion)

Madison the (Sixteen time winner 2006)

Ironman....yea right!

Madison looking very strong at the TexasMan race this past weekend

Great Job Madison!!!!

Madison Thinking her Parents

"Thank's Mom and Dad,

Your are the BEST"!!!!!!

Love, Madison Prado

Welcome Amber V

2006-09-18T20:25:00.000-07:00

WELCOME AMBER TO TEAM ATS

Here's Amber Vredenburg at the Candyland Triathlon in Hawaii.

Amber will be moving to Austin next spring and has join Team ATS!

Amber should add to the already strong Youth Team!!

Amber V clinched the Keiki (kids) point series with the win.

Check out the great picture in the Archives

Do you remember March?

OK Lighthouse Triathlon Race

2006-09-13T17:27:00.000-07:00

Caki smiles as she prepares for the race and just wonders...

KK prepares for the race while checking out the competition......hum

Hum........

Do you remember....

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Dilloman Triathlon Race

2006-09-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

Two of the Top age groupers in the Nation Madison and Caki!

Madison Prepares for the start of the 2006 Dilloman Triathlon Race

Madison and Caki both won their age group

and took home these Sweet Dilloman Awards.

Travis Decker

2006-09-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

Travis Decker raced in the Heart of Texas triathlon and won 1st place overall with a time of 1:03:03, beating 2nd place overall by a minute.

Travis also set a 5k P.R. time of 16:40!

Sweet !!!!!

2006 USAT Youth Nats

2006-08-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

2006 USAT Youth Nats
August 26, 2006

7-9

1st Nathan Ploeger 8 18:14.76
3rd Audrey Manchester 10 17:24.83

11-12

2nd MacKenzie Williams 12 29:35.13
8th Alexi Williford 12 30:45.41
10th John Sommerville 11 32:33.74

13-15

3rd Ethan Doherty 15 26:46.71
10th Claire Anderson 13 31:59.54

Way to Represent Team ATS at Nationals

Cinco Ranch

2006-08-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

At the Cinco Ranch Triathlon Shannon and Jeannette were ask

"What is it like being on Team ATS"?

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Cinco Ranch Triathlon Invitational

Shannon Shea and Jeannette Wacker competed in the Invitational race

and made Team ATS very proud.

Way 2 Go Girls!!!

Shannon Shea looked Great at the Cinco Ranch Triathlon

Road Racing

2006-08-12T20:25:00.000-07:00

Madison and Shannon worked together the whole race.

Shannon is the 2nd and Madison is the Third rider. Shannon and Madison worked great together at the Tour of Columbus Critis
The youth, juniors, cat 4 and pro 1/2/3 women all raced together.

Alexi

2006-08-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Alexi win at Blanco Outback!

Alexi is preparing for Youth Nationals in Dells Wisconsin with other Team ATS team members. Way to go Alexi !!!

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2006-08-06T12:39:00.000-07:00

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2006-07-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Nathan is headed to his First Place win at the Jr. Dilloman race.

Nathan is looking stronger and stronger. Keep up the hard work Nathan!

Alexi, Mackenzie, Jacob and Nathan takes home these sweet Texas Armadillo Awards from the Jr. Dilloman youth and Youth Elite Triathlon race.

The Time Trial was great this morning!!

Madison finished second and averaged 22.3!!

Webster Bicycle Duathlon #3

2006-07-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

Shannon represented TeamATS at a duathlon on Sunday in Webster Bicycle Du #3.

Shannon Place First in U19.

Its Great to see you Back Shannon!!!!

Buffalo Triathlon race

2006-07-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

Caki win 16-19 female at the Buffalo Sprint Triathlon race.

Dallas ITU and Olumpic Distance

2006-07-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

What a Great time in Dallas as Team ATS welcomes two first timer to The Team.

Kate first race finished 3rd at the 16-19ITU race, Travis decker 2nd (16-19 ITU) Melissa 2nd (20-24 Olympic) Madison Prado 1st in U15 ITU, Zoe First race in 3 years and first with Team ATS finished a solid 3rd(20-24 Olympic), Taylor 1st in (16-19 ITU) and Jeremy finished on the top of the Olympic distance field. What a Great Job Team ATS!!

Team ATS Athletes

2006-07-13T18:45:00.000-07:00

Madison with Disco Tom at the Disco Triathlon where Madison finished 5 in female overall and 38 overall out of 550 particpates. Nice, Vrey Nice Madison!!!!
Madison at the Disco Triathlon with 600 participates
"Team ATS "

AUDREY MANCHESTER and MACKENZIE WILLIAMS

both took first place in their respected age group in Peachtree City Youth Triathlon AUDREY MANCHESTER wins IronKids National Championship!

Belterra Youth Elite Race

2006-07-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Coach Jeremy with Ethan and Jeannette Wacker the Two Top Youth Elite Champions at the Belterra Youth Elite race in Austin Texas
Ethan finishing 1st at the Youth Elite event and his first of many ITU race to come.
"The Fun Bunch"

Jr. National Champ Caki, The Youth Elite Champ Jeannette Wacker and

Worlds Long Course Duathlon Qualifier Taylor.

Can you say Trouble!

1st and 2nd Jeanette Wacker and Madison Prado, Way to go Girls!

The crowd gathers at the beginning of the bike course. The Belterra course was a family friendly. With bike and run loops it was easy to support your Super Athlete.

Team ATS hosts the National Development Camp in Austin Texas

2006-07-06T20:22:00.000-07:00

The Youth National Development Camp was one of the Biggest USAT camps of the year. With 130 athletes attending the camp, Coach Michael Bland was excited to see all of the Youth Elites and Junior Elites developing into future Stars.

Coach Mike would like to Thank all of the USAT Coaches, with out the USAT staff this camp would not have been successful. Rene' and Chris, Thanks You The Two of you Rocks as Dad's!!!!

Coach Sutherland and the 10-12 year old Girls who Kick Butt at the camp. The future is right here in these picture.

These boys can do it all, swim fast, cycle hard and run right over you if you get in the way. Trust me you will see these 10-12 you boys coming. I will see you at the races!

Coach Day had the best time at the Camp. She worked with some of the toughest and sweetest 7-9 you girls in the world. Coach Day wanted to take them home with her.

There was kicking, punching, running, tripping, and pulling hair and this is what the 7-9 you boys did to Coach Jeremy. He Loved it. Not not really the boys was barking at the end of the camp and ready to get out from under the porch and do a Sprint Triathlon. Great job Boy's!

Youth and Junior Elite trained at the National development Camp at Austin Texas. They prepared for the Future of the sport through Coach Bob, Coach Dana and Coach Mike. Coach Bob stated that he has not had this much fun in 70 years...20 years I mean 20 years. We Love you Bob and Dana Thanks for Putting up with Rap music, load talking and men in speedo's.

We All had a Great Time and look forward to Next Year!

Coach Mike asking the National Camp"Who wants Ice Cream?"

Ice Cream, Ice Cream I want all of the Ice Cream

Long Beach with Team ATS

2006-07-06T19:46:00.000-07:00

Wacker Places 2nd at the continental Cup in Long Beach!

DeDecker prepares while Team USA wonders "Who is this Super Star?"

The starting of Long Beach
Taylor and Lauren after the race. This was one of the funniest races every!

Lauren on the run decided that this is where she will be going to college.

Danskin Race

2006-06-21T21:16:00.000-07:00

What an exciting time at the Danskin Triathlon on June 11th.

Everyone felt and did Great, Way to GO, Girls!!

National Camp in Denver

2006-06-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

Caki and Taylor (top) and KK (below) makes it to the top of "Look out Mountain" 7500feet.

It's Great being on Top!

Coach Mike, Caki, 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal Susan Williams and Taylor at the national development camp in Golden Colorado.Look Out Mountain from the College of the Mines where the Camp was being hold.
Jeannett and Madison preparing for the Pikes Peak ITU race in Colorado Spring, Colorado.

Finishing 4th and 5th

Great Job Girls!!
Coach Mike, KK and caki at the National Camp

Team ATS on the Move!

2006-03-03T06:48:00.000-08:00

Team ATS will be hosting

Youth National Development Camp

@ St. Stephen's School in Austin TX

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US Anti-Doping Agency

Team ATS will host a talk with James Wagenschutz the Athlete Education Manager for U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The talk will begin at 7 pm at the St Stephen's Cafeteria. For more information contact Michael Bland at Michael@yeasports.com

Denmark Pictures

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MACKENZIE WILLIAMS

Leaving Peachtree City Ga. a first place winner

Way to go Mack!

Madison Wins age group and 3rd overall Female at the

SunriseTriathlonn in Shreveport, La. Way to Rock Madison!

Same Weekend Madison Wins girls 14 and under at the Crit championships in Fort Worth. Way To Go Madison

Jeannette won the Silver LakeTriathlonn

Female overall

Jeannette WINS

High School State Championship

Cinco Ranch

Congratulations to Andrew Tharp who did the double as well! 2nd Ât HS Championship Overall Male1st Ât Silver Lake Age Group

This trip would not have happened with out the support and Love of the great members of Team ATS. We all loved what you did for us and hoped that we made you proud!

Melisa Wins Worlds Championship for 20-24. This makes 2 National Championship and 1 World Championship in 45 days! Way to go Melisa

Jessica finished a solid 4th out of 10 at the Worlds Championships in Denmark. The weather was rainy, windy and 40 degrees. Great Job Jessica

Taylor ended up at the Medical tent and had medical attention for 1 hour. It was a scary time for the USA coaches and medical personal.

Taylor, You aawesomeome!

Madison Wins Overall Female at Play Tri

Madison win Female overall today at PlayTTriathlonlon. Madison come out of the water first and never looked back beating a tough female field of all ages. Great Job Madison.

Nathan Ploeger Won the Ben Brook KiTriathlonlon

Nathan has been training for a solid year developope into the best YouTriathleteete in the Nation. Nathan who is 8 was 1st overall at the BenBrook Kitriathlonlon which was a great task. Way to go Nathan!

MacKenzie Williams (12) finished 3rd in the 19 under class.

Mac is getting back in tTriathlonlon mode by fininshing a solid 3 rd at The Rookie race . She is fresh off of the Club Soccer season and is excited about focusing on the Youth National Championship in August

Going to Worlds

Coach Mike was named Team USA Elite head coach at the 2006 Long Course Duathlon World Championship in Fredericia Denmark this May.

Congratulation

Melisa Aguilar, Taylor Filtsch , and Jessica Estrad who will be traveling to Long Course World Championship in Fredericia Denmark this May 2006.

Caki on the left was the Junior Elite Short Course Duathlon National Champ in Mason Ohio and will go to Short Course Duathlon World Championship in Canada this July 2006.

Regina Shelton (center) won the Junior elite Long Course Duathlon National Championship in Dallas Texas this past April. The whole group qualified for World Championship. Pictured are Jessica, Taylor, Regina, Caki and Melissa who won 20-24 LC Duathlon National Championship her first of the year.

Taylor is jumping for Joy because she qualified for Long Course Du World Championship this May.

KK finished the Lazy E du. KK got 1st in her age group and we think 7th over all female. Great Job KK and keep up the Hard work. KK has her dad Steve (L) and her cycling coach (R).

KK and her 4x8oo relay finished 6th at state and they also finished under 10 min. With a 9:56 and that's with 3 freshmen and one Jr. That will be a strong team next year

Shannon is preparing to win Nationals This Year!

Shannon Shea finished First place for Junior Women's 17-18 road race,She is drafting off of boys, Nice- Great Job Shannon:-)