Coach Summer Johnson-Rehkemper

  • BS in Education from Drake University, with endorsements in Coaching & Health
  • USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Coached National & World Championship qualifiers in Olympic-distance
  • High School Track Coach (Des Moines East, Southeast Polk)
  • Coached Iowa High School State champions and qualifiers
  • Coached multiple Iowa High School cross country and track State Championship qualifiers
  • Coached high school cross country athlete to NCAA Div I roster spot
  • Iowa High School Athletic Association Girls Hall of Fame Member
  • Missouri Valley Athletic Conference, All-Century Team Member
  • 4x All – Conference in Cross-Country and Track (3,000m) while at Drake University
  • Sixteen (16) Iowa High School Athletic Association State Championships, track and cross-country
  • Four (4) Drake Relays Championships
  • 3 x ITU Sprint Triathlon, Age-Group World Championship Qualifier

Pleasantly surprise yourself. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish when you set goals and work consistently toward them. Summer enjoys working with and challenging her athletes, getting them to a place where they far surpass their own expectations. Positive enthusiasm and an understanding that life requires a delicate balance between home, work, social, and personal athletic pursuits are the integral components to Summer’s coaching philosophy. The only bad goal is the goal too easily achieved, so set your sights high and amaze yourself with what you are able to accomplish.