Our Coaches
Our Coaches
Over the years, Impala coaches have worked hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors and have helped guide, motivate, and promote the success and cohesion of the team. Their vision has contributed to Impala dominance in the Pacific Association Grand Prix race series, to a record-breaking number of qualifiers in every Olympic Trials marathon, and to widening the team’s presence in USATF national competitions. The team is grateful for their reliability and leadership and have trusted their knowledge to keep the team healthy and successful.
Antony Scott
Head Coach
Antony Scott is the Head Coach of the Impala Racing Team, bringing decades of experience developing competitive, resilient, and high-performing endurance athletes. Based in the Bay Area, he is also the Head Coach of Marin County Track Club, where he has guided athletes across the road, track, and trail spectrum to breakthrough performances at the local, national, and international levels. Antony is known for his disciplined yet athlete-centered approach, blending proven training methodologies with thoughtful long-term development. His coaching philosophy emphasizes consistency, intelligent progression, and creating environments where athletes can thrive both competitively and personally. As Head Coach of the Impalas, Antony is excited to steward the team’s legacy while supporting its athletes in reaching their highest potential together.
Jeff Gardiner
Assistant Coach
Jeff Gardiner is the Impala Assistant Coach and has been involved with running since he was in high school. He began coaching in the 1990s, starting the track & field team at Lick-Wilmerding High School and later becoming the Lick-Wilmerding cross country coach. He also coached the Team Diabetes Marathon program in San Francisco. In 2017, he was awarded a National Double-Goal Coach Award by the Positive Coaching Alliance. He has earned coaching certifications from USATF, NFHS, McMillan Running, and U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country. Fundamental to his coaching approach is the basic value he learned from his high school coach: Let Each Become All that He or She is Capable of Becoming.
Training Philosophy
The benefit of group training with athletes of comparable talent is that athletes at all ability levels can achieve results that might not be attainable while training alone. The group imposes a form of discipline while at the same time fostering a strong sense of team spirit.
Impala Coaches Over the Years
2022-2025
Chris Lundy
Clara Peterson
2022
Pete Cushman
Luisa Westley
2021
Tony Coffey
Pete Cushman
Teresa McWalters
2007-2020
Tony Coffey
Pete Cushman
2006
Tony Coffey
Christine Engel
2003-2005
Tony Coffey
Tony Kauke
2000-2003
Brian McGuire
Tony Coffey
2000
Brian McGuire
Jason Karp
1998-1999
Mike Fanelli
Tim Fitzpatrick
Peter Goldmacher
1995-1996
Mike McManus
Chris Luckin, Interim
1994
Mike McManus
Kevin Cruikshank
April Powers
1990-1993
Mike Fanelli
Kevin Cruikshank
April Powers
1987-1990
Jamie Maslach
Patty Grey
1985-1987
Chris Walsh
1979-1984
Jim Scannell
Dick Jones
