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ANDY POTTS

Andy has spent more than two decades at the highest levels of endurance sport—as an Olympian, Paralympic guide, two-time world champion, Ironman champion, and one of the winningest triathletes of his generation.

Now, he brings that same standard to coaching. Andy believes every athlete has a different path to their potential, and his job is to help them find it through hard work, consistency, curiosity, and a whole lot of belief.

His goal is simple: build stronger runners, better leaders, and young people who know how to keep showing up.

Director & Head Coach

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Adam Christians

Adam is an aerospace structural engineer, father of four, lifelong runner, & proof that a paper route can be the start of an endurance career.

After racing cross country and track in high school, he returned to the sport as an adult and began coaching when his oldest son joined a Junior Olympic cross-country team. He has now coached youth runners for more than six years.

Adam focuses on sound training, character, self-motivation, and competitive spirit—all delivered in a fun, caring environment. His goal is to help athletes build a foundation for running well and loving the sport for life.

Castle Rock Head Coach

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Founder

Lisa Rainsberger

Lisa knows a few things about running fast. She won the 1985 Boston Marathon, twice won the Chicago Marathon, and was a three-time U.S. Olympic marathon alternate.

Her career has spanned swimming, running, triathlon, and more than three decades of competition and coaching. In 2009, she founded the Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series, followed by Kokopelli’s high-altitude camps and racing programs.

Lisa’s favorite result is not a medal—it is watching an athlete cross the finish line having exceeded what they thought was possible.

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Age Group Head Coach

Josh Rogerson

Josh competed in cross country and track at the University of Northern Colorado before injury changed his path. It was not the ending he wanted, but it helped him discover what he loved most: training, coaching, and helping athletes improve.

After briefly working in geography, Josh followed his calling into the running world. He now trains and competes with Elmwood Athletics in Colorado Springs while helping Kokopelli athletes pursue their own potential.

His coaching philosophy is straightforward: consistency, teamwork, and hard work. His best endorsement of Kokopelli? He wishes he had grown up on the team.

Assistant Coach

Liberty Ricca

Liberty Ricca brings elite multisport experience and a strong Colorado Springs connection to Kokopelli. She competed collegiately for Arizona State University’s championship triathlon program, earning First Team All-American honors and winning the U23 National Championship in 2022. Liberty also represented Team USA internationally, including at the Junior Pan American Games.

As a Kokopelli coach, Liberty brings the perspective of an athlete who grew up running, swimming, and competing at a high level, with an emphasis on helping young athletes build confidence, consistency, and a genuine love of sport.

Team Director

Lisa Potts

Lisa is the engine behind Kokopelli—managing the details, communication, logistics, and countless behind-the-scenes pieces that keep the team moving.

Before becoming Team Director,
Lisa competed for Canada’s national gymnastics team, earned All-America honors and captained the University of Michigan, then performed more than 2,000 shows as a trapeze artist and lead character with Cirque du Soleil’s O.

She knows what high performance requires—and how much work happens before anyone sees the show.

BOSTON POTTS

Assistant Coach

Boston grew up running with Kokopelli and now competes at the collegiate level, giving him a firsthand understanding of the path from youth running to college athletics. His top performances include a 14:30 cross-country 5K, 4:07 for 1600 meters, 3:51 for 1500 meters, and 8:18 for 3000 meters.

He returns each summer to coach the next generation of Kokopelli athletes, bringing current racing experience, positive energy, and the perspective of someone who once stood in their shoes. Boston knows progress is built one practice at a time—and that running is a lot more fun when you have good teammates beside you.

PARKER DAVIDSON

Assistant Coach

A former Kokopelli runner and Coronado High School standout, Parker now competes collegiately for MSU Denver after beginning his college career at Southern Illinois. His best performances include 1:53 for 800 meters, 4:06 for 1500 meters, 4:16 for the mile, and 15:34for the cross-country 5K.

Parker was a consistent leader throughout his high-school career at Coronado, qualifying for state competition and helping set the standard for younger runners around him. He returns to Kokopelli with current collegiate experience, a calm approach, and a firsthand understanding of how consistent work turns a young runner into a college athlete.

Matt Storer

Matt Storer is a former Kokopelli athlete who has grown into one of the country’s top NCAA Division II distance runners and coaches.

A Colorado Springs native and Air Academy graduate, Matt has earned multiple All-American honors, national and conference athlete-of-the-week awards, and academic honors while competing for Colorado Christian University.

He brings that high-level racing experience back to Kokopelli, helping young athletes learn, compete, and develop a lasting love for the sport.

Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach

CATE URBANI

Cate Urbani brings the perspective of someone who has spent years learning what it means to grow through the sport. She competed in cross country and track at Baylor University, racing at the Big 12 Championships while earning multiple Academic All-Big 12 honors. Cate later continued her collegiate running at UCCS and earned her degree in Exercise Physiology from Baylor.

Her approach to coaching is grounded in consistency, curiosity, and enjoying the process. Cate wants young runners to understand that improvement doesn’t happen all at once—it comes from showing up, working hard, supporting the people around you, and learning to love the journey along the way.

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