COACHES
Michael Pieroni, Head Coach
Head Coach Michael Pieroni has helped expand the Boston Athletic Association's rich tradition of athletic accomplishment. As a former competitive runner himself, together with his valuable experience as a coach and extensive knowledge of the New England running community, Coach Pieroni assists B.A.A. athletes in their development and improvement. Pieroni joined the B.A.A. in the fall of 1997, following a decorated four-year stint as an assistant coach with the Boston Running Club.

Jeffery Staab, Assistant Coach
Since joining the Boston Athletic Association coaching ranks during the spring of 1998, Jeff Staab has helped guide the club to success in nearly every discipline of running. Primarily responsible for the development of the women's program, Staab has led the squad to triumphs at the U.S. National Championships and New England Championships, and has qualified individuals for the National Championships and U.S. Olympic Trial events. Staab's recent accomplishments are indicative of his overall running career, reflecting a wealth of experience at the competitive, instructional, and educational levels.

Suzanne Walmsley, Assistant Coach
Working closely with Head Coach Michael Pieroni and Assistant Coach Jeff Staab, Suzanne oversees the training programs of our many road racers and marathoners, most of whom train for the Boston Marathon. Suzanne has been a competitive runner for more than fifteen years, hightlighted by her all-American status in college. She has benefited from a number of training programs and coaching styles, and she offers the B.A.A. a training philosophy consistent with the expectations and needs for individual improvement.

A Message from Coach Pieroni
Working with you to achieve your athletic goals and aspirations is my main objective, and the continued success of the B.A.A. Running Club is my primary mission. Strong support from the B.A.A. and adidas continues to make for a top-flight program. Assistant coaches Jeff Staab and Suzanne Walmsley contribute to our philosophy of fielding competitive teams and reaching individual performance goals.