Coach Matt Yardis
Matt is the Sales Director for Threads & Treads and is the Race
Organizer for the Greenwich Cup. He has completed the NYC
Biathlon in 2002 and the Greenwich Biathlon in 2007. Coach
Matt shares his enthusiasm and enjoyment of running with all
our young athletes. Matt gently encourages each and every one
of our young runners to reach their own potential. We are
pleased to have Matt as one of our outstanding coaches.
Matt is the Sales Director for Threads & Treads and is the Race
Organizer for the Greenwich Cup. He has completed the NYC
Biathlon in 2002 and the Greenwich Biathlon in 2007. Coach
Matt shares his enthusiasm and enjoyment of running with all
our young athletes. Matt gently encourages each and every one
of our young runners to reach their own potential. We are
pleased to have Matt as one of our outstanding coaches.
Coach Bill Bogardus
Bill is the Head Coach of the GTC and an elementary
school physical education teacher in Greenwich, CT.
He received the honor of being selected as the 2007
eacher of the Year Award. Through many running and
endurance events, such as the Iron Man Triathlon, Bill
strives to instill value and the importance of living a
healthy lifestyle into his students and athletes. He participated in Track & Field as a youth and has been
participating in local events throughout his entire life. Bill has completed numerous marathons, including the
San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon with his wife, Jenn, to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Bill's philosophy is not about winning and losing, but rather participating with full effort and having fun. In
addition, Bill is an Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College, Personal Fitness Trainer, and the Director of the
Greenwich Kids Triathlon. Bill is a USA T&F Level 1 certified coach
Bill is the Head Coach of the GTC and an elementary
school physical education teacher in Greenwich, CT.
He received the honor of being selected as the 2007
eacher of the Year Award. Through many running and
endurance events, such as the Iron Man Triathlon, Bill
strives to instill value and the importance of living a
healthy lifestyle into his students and athletes. He participated in Track & Field as a youth and has been
participating in local events throughout his entire life. Bill has completed numerous marathons, including the
San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon with his wife, Jenn, to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Bill's philosophy is not about winning and losing, but rather participating with full effort and having fun. In
addition, Bill is an Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College, Personal Fitness Trainer, and the Director of the
Greenwich Kids Triathlon. Bill is a USA T&F Level 1 certified coach
Greenwich Track Club
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| From Left to Right: Head Coach Bill Bogardus, Coach Matt Yardis, Coach Chris Thompson and Coach John Langley. |
Coach John Langley
John is an experienced marathon runner. He has
competed the ING NYC marathon in 2007 and
2008, the Paris marathon in April 2008 and has
qualified for the Boston of Project Management at
Credit Agricole in NYC. John moonlights as a
GTC coach and is USA T&F Level 1 certified.
John is an experienced marathon runner. He has
competed the ING NYC marathon in 2007 and
2008, the Paris marathon in April 2008 and has
qualified for the Boston of Project Management at
Credit Agricole in NYC. John moonlights as a
GTC coach and is USA T&F Level 1 certified.
Coach Chris Thompson
After many years as the Director of Family
Programs at the Greenwich Family YMCA,
Chris returned back to school to receive his
Masters Degree in Physical Education. Chris
is currently a Middle School PE Teacher. He
participated in the Junior Olympics in Cross
Country as a youth and ran Cross Country
throughout his high school career. Chris'
experience as a long distance runner is a
great addition to the Greenwich Track Club.
Chris is a USA T&F Level 1 certified coach.
After many years as the Director of Family
Programs at the Greenwich Family YMCA,
Chris returned back to school to receive his
Masters Degree in Physical Education. Chris
is currently a Middle School PE Teacher. He
participated in the Junior Olympics in Cross
Country as a youth and ran Cross Country
throughout his high school career. Chris'
experience as a long distance runner is a
great addition to the Greenwich Track Club.
Chris is a USA T&F Level 1 certified coach.
Coach Chris Thompson
Coach John Langley
Coach Bill Bogardus and Coach John Langley at the
Connecticut State qualifying meet for the Junior
Olympics. July 2008.
Connecticut State qualifying meet for the Junior
Olympics. July 2008.
Coach Matt Yardis
Coach Terry Wright
Terry is a New Zealander whose sporting
experience was dominated more by rugby
with 7 years playing for the NZ All Blacks (a
couple of years back). However given his
size, his athletic training and prowess
undoubtedly helped him survive that
experience. He has travelled with his family
from NZ living in Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore
before arriving in New York. He has been
involved coaching youth rugby in all these
locations and helped organise and coach a
youth track and field programme in Singapore.
He likes seeing kids healthy and active and is
just a Dad helping out where he can with a
great program for kids!
Terry is a New Zealander whose sporting
experience was dominated more by rugby
with 7 years playing for the NZ All Blacks (a
couple of years back). However given his
size, his athletic training and prowess
undoubtedly helped him survive that
experience. He has travelled with his family
from NZ living in Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore
before arriving in New York. He has been
involved coaching youth rugby in all these
locations and helped organise and coach a
youth track and field programme in Singapore.
He likes seeing kids healthy and active and is
just a Dad helping out where he can with a
great program for kids!
Lucy Langley
Lucy is the GTC Manager and the Track Club Mom. She handles everything the coaches do not want to do!
Lucy has worked in the fields of marketing and promotions, administration and office management in the
UK. She and her family have lived in four different countries before settling in the US six years ago. She
helped to set up the GTC in 2007, recognizing the need for an elementary track program in Greenwich.
Through her involvement with the GTC she even began to do a little running herself. She ran her first ever 3
mile event in the Threads & Treads Jingle Bell Jog in 2007 and has been known to do some running since.
Lucy is the GTC Manager and the Track Club Mom. She handles everything the coaches do not want to do!
Lucy has worked in the fields of marketing and promotions, administration and office management in the
UK. She and her family have lived in four different countries before settling in the US six years ago. She
helped to set up the GTC in 2007, recognizing the need for an elementary track program in Greenwich.
Through her involvement with the GTC she even began to do a little running herself. She ran her first ever 3
mile event in the Threads & Treads Jingle Bell Jog in 2007 and has been known to do some running since.
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Greenwich Track Club
Coach Terry Wright
Head Coach Bill Bogardus
Lucy Langley
Coach Chris Thompson congratulating one of our runners at the
Indoor Junior Olympics, NY. March 2009
Indoor Junior Olympics, NY. March 2009
Coach Terry Wright and Coach Chris Thompson.
Junior Olympics @ New Haven. June 2009
Junior Olympics @ New Haven. June 2009
The Greenwich Track Club began its inaugural season on April 1, 2007.
The club is open to athletes in grades 2 through 8 who have a passion for running or
may wish to improve their athletic performance in other sports. Runners of all abilities
are welcome!!!
The aim of the GTC is to provide an outlet for all youngsters who love to run or who
want to enhance their performance in other sport activities.
We are proud of all our young runners and what they have accomplished.
The club is open to athletes in grades 2 through 8 who have a passion for running or
may wish to improve their athletic performance in other sports. Runners of all abilities
are welcome!!!
The aim of the GTC is to provide an outlet for all youngsters who love to run or who
want to enhance their performance in other sport activities.
We are proud of all our young runners and what they have accomplished.
Coach Rebecca Roman
Rebecca has been involved with coaching young athletes since her
days playing Division 1 field hockey for the University of Rhode Island
and spending her summers coaching various collegiate camps in the
Northeast. She grew up in Old Saybrook, CT where she participated in
the CT State Games in track and field hockey, was an All State medley
sprinter on the state champion indoor and outdoor high school track teams and a repetitive All State and
Regional High School All American field hockey player. Ms. Roman is a current US Field Hockey Association
Level II development coach, an avid road race/marathon runner & continues to train and compete in field
hockey. Rebecca enjoys coaching and mentoring young athletes both on and off the field through various
camps and clinics in the region. She is currently pursuing her personal trainer certification and is excited to
be coaching GTC!
Rebecca has been involved with coaching young athletes since her
days playing Division 1 field hockey for the University of Rhode Island
and spending her summers coaching various collegiate camps in the
Northeast. She grew up in Old Saybrook, CT where she participated in
the CT State Games in track and field hockey, was an All State medley
sprinter on the state champion indoor and outdoor high school track teams and a repetitive All State and
Regional High School All American field hockey player. Ms. Roman is a current US Field Hockey Association
Level II development coach, an avid road race/marathon runner & continues to train and compete in field
hockey. Rebecca enjoys coaching and mentoring young athletes both on and off the field through various
camps and clinics in the region. She is currently pursuing her personal trainer certification and is excited to
be coaching GTC!
Coach Rebecca Roman
Coach Pam Kelly
Pam is excited to coach with the GTC where she can combine her enthusiasm and love of teaching with her
enthusiasm and love of running! She is a local kindergarten teacher and has been involved with running the
Greenwich Kids Triathlon for the past 4 years. Each year Pam takes part in as many races as her schedule
allows. She completed her first half marathon in fall 2009 and is currently training for this year’s ten mile
Cherry Blossom race in Washington D.C.
Pam is excited to coach with the GTC where she can combine her enthusiasm and love of teaching with her
enthusiasm and love of running! She is a local kindergarten teacher and has been involved with running the
Greenwich Kids Triathlon for the past 4 years. Each year Pam takes part in as many races as her schedule
allows. She completed her first half marathon in fall 2009 and is currently training for this year’s ten mile
Cherry Blossom race in Washington D.C.