"Coach Phil" Casanta is regarded as one of the top endurance sport coaches in the western United States.  A former Cat 1 cyclist, pro mountain biker and elite runner, Coach Phil has both the raw athletic experience as well as the coaching knowledge rooted in science that develops successful athletes year after year.  Coach Phil consistently guides athletes who improve dramatically, regardless of fitness level.  Athletes benefitting from Coach Phil's tutelage set personal best times, qualify for nationals, worlds and Ironman Hawaii. His athletes have won national and world championship titles and regularly climb the podium as age group champions. Coach Phil's effective and unintimidating teaching style makes him a favorite among new athletes entering the sport of triathlon. Among his areas of expertise, bike fit, biomechanics, cycling equipment & gear, cycling skills and heart rate training.  
 
Coaching, Sport / Industry Involvement & Experience

23 years bike fitting experience - 1,000+ athletes
14 years of endurance sport coaching experience 
Vice President, Co-Founder, Hypercat Racing (Founded, 2001)
2009 - Coach - San Francisco Triathlon Club, Ironman training program
2004 - 2008 - Polar Electro - Technical Representative, NorCal, CO, Pacific NW
2007 - Head Coach Roaring Mouse Cycling Team
2006 - Technical Advisor - Amgen Tour of California
2006 - Coach/Mentor - Albany Criterium Albany, CA
2005 - Presenter - USA Triathlon Level I Coaching School - San Francisco
2004 - 2007 - Contributing Writer - Velonews
2004 - 2008 - Contributing Writer - Inside Triathlon
2003 - 2006 - Coach/Mentor - Early Bird Criteriums - Fremont, CA
2003 - 2009 - Co-Author - USA Triathlon Team USA Duathlon Training Programs
2003 - 2004 - Head Coach Hypercat Racing Cycling Team
2002 - 2005 - Cycling Coach - Golden Gate Triathlon Club
2002 - 2004 - Head Coach Transition Sports Cycling Team
2002 - 2004 - Staff Writer - American Tri magazine
2002 - Founding member of San Francisco Triathlon Club
2001 - Assistant Coach - Duathlon - Leukemia & Lymphoma Team in Training
1994 - 1995 Coach - Cal Triathlon Team

Credentials
USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
USA Cycling Level II Certified Coach
USA Cycling Official - Moto C Referee
Retul Certified Bike Fitter
Retul Bike Fit Instructor
FIST Certified Bike Fitter
Shimano Di2 Certified Mechanic
                                 
Athletic Achievements & Notes

• Marathon personal best: 2:32
• 10k personal best: 29:34
• 5k personal best: 14:06
• Professional Mountain Biker, Marin Bikes, 1994
• Cat 1 Road Cyclist, Saturn development team, 1992-1993
• First triathlon, 1984
• Other sports: rock climbing, bouldering, kayaking
• High school XC & Track at Buena High, Ventura, CA - school record in 400