AXC 2008 Staff

Camp Staff and Speakers

Rich Concato - Camp Co-Director

Pam Spadola - Camp Co-Director

Thirteen year veteran coach at Howell Middle School North, Rich Concato has been one of the Cross Country and Track Coaches for over 12 years. During that time, Howell has gained the reputation as one of the top performing programs in New Jersey. The combined achievements include seven Monmouth County Titles. Six Howell North athletes have won individual County Championships. Howell has also won two USATF State Championships and two USATF Regional Championships. In addition five team's have competed at USATF Cross Country National Championships hosted throughout the United States. Coach Concato also coached an indoor State Champion at Colts Neck High School. As a runner his personal accomplishments include a NJ State Championship in the Men's 1600 meter relay.

As coach at Howell Middle School North, coaching both Cross Country and Track, Pam has led her teams to 4 Monmouth County titles, 1 Regional Championship and has had 2 teams qualify and compete at U.S.A.T.F. National Cross Country Championships. She has a deep history in the running arena, having competed at Howell High School, East Stroudsburg University, Miles Ahead Racing Team and the Freehold Area Running Club. She has competed at every distance from the 100 meters to the Marathon and is well known on the local racing circuit.

Camp Counselors - Collegiate and High School Runners
Our campers will be organized into groups of 10 -15 runners by ability. Each group will be led and followed by our experienced counselors. Our co-directors will be roaming the property to oversee the program. Our staff is saturated with CPR/First Aid certified persons, including a certified nurse, a certified ATC, and a certified lifeguard.

Speakers and Instructors

Rich Concato - Howell Middle School North
Goal Setting and Race Strategy

Pam Spadola - Howell Middle School North
Off Season Training

Jim Schlentz - Head Coach of Nationally Ranked Colts Neck High School Cross Country Team
Running Form

Joe Compagni - Head Coach of Monmouth University's Cross Country & Track teams
Running after Middle School and High School

Darlene Distasio-Wilbert - Yoga Instructor
Yoga and your running - The connection

Madelyn Noe-Schlentz - Certified Nutritionist
Nutrition for Runners

Bridget Concato - Athletic Trainer / Physical Education Teacher
The importance of stretching and Injury Prevention

For more information you can email the Camp Directors..