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Coach Gunnar Roll
Gunnar Roll has been a part of the TCM training squad as an athlete, then a coach for the past 10 years. He is a USA Triathlon certified coach and provides personal triathlon and endurance coaching exclusively for TCMTriSquad members.
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About
Coach Gunnar has over 38 years of triathlon and endurance sports experience, completing his first triathlon back in 1985, at the Keauhou Kona Half. His love for triathlon grew from his early years growing up in Hawaii surfing, paddleboarding and open water swimming, which also led to his career as a California State Ocean Lifeguard.
He studied Health Science and Biology for his undergraduate education and went on to obtain his Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Samuel Merritt College. Throughout his career, he has worked in Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Urology and currently practices in Family/Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz.
After raising a family he returned to triathlon, becoming a frequent age group podium finisher and a 5-time USA Triathlon All-American recipient (2014-2018).
He enjoys working with all levels of athletes and has coached State, National and International-level championship athletes.
Gunnar’s coaching reflects his lifelong devotion to health, science, sports and exercise, creating an evidence-based approach and a dynamic environment for learning, growth and inspiration.
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Qualifications​
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USA Triathlon Certified Level 1 Coach
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US Masters Swimming Level 1 Coach
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Head Coach, University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) Triathlon Team
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Master of Science (M.S.), Physician Assistant Studies, Samuel Merritt College
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Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Health Sciences and Biology, San Jose State University
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Proficient in virtual bike training platforms (Zwift, Rouvey, and TrainerRoad)
Testimonials
I’ve been coached by Gunnar Roll for the last two years. My ability and endurance has skyrocketed leading me to a high level of confidence in triathlon and other endurance sports. Coach Gunnar has coached me to success in multiple 70.3s, and we’re currently working towards a full distance ironman and then XTri. Every week my training schedule is set, built upon the previous weeks of training, the goals we’ve set, and the upcoming race schedule. It has been great having Coach Gunnar build in flexibility when needed for work, travel, and family. All I have to do is show up, put in the work, and enjoy the fruits of all the labor. TCM and Coach Gunnar have given me all the tools I need, and I couldn’t be happier!