The South Texas chapter's Team In Training^® (TNT) coaches are experienced and dedicated. As you train for your endurance event, they will guide and encourage you, helping you achieve your goals.

Paul Baltutis brings a jovial spirit along with a vast amount of running and coaching experience to the Team and Training Family.  Paul has been a runner since 1971 and a marathoner since 1979. He was Captain of his High School Track Team, ran intramural track and cross country in college, and competed on several U.S. Army running teams during his 22 year military career. After retirement, Paul continued his passion for running and became a manager at a running specialty store in Alamo Heights . To date, Paul has completed 31 marathons and he is currently training for the Pike?s Peak Ascent in August 2008. Paul has been marathon coaching for six years and received a marathon certification through Team in Training in June 2005. Paul enjoys the opportunity of helping all athletes, regardless of their abilities, reach the finish line.

Bobbi Amaker started with Team in Training as a participant in 1997.  She trained in honor of a 7 year old girl, Paulina.  Bobbi remembers "Paulina was really sick when I started with Team in Training, and one day her mother said she was so sick from chemo that she couldn't sit up in bed.  The very next day on a long training run, I started feeling very tired, but I thought, Paulina couldn't sit up yesterday, I can take another step.  I'll never forget crossing the finish line and breaking into tears as I thought about the whole season, the fundraising, the training, the friends, the mission. I still get very emotional every time I cross the finish line with Team in Training."  Bobbi continued with Team in Training as a Mentor, Training Captain, Assistant Coach, then Coach.  Since 1997, she has completed numerous full marathons and half marathons with Team In Training.  Recently, she completed a Century -100 mile - bicycle ride and several Triathlons and has earned her Triple Crown for fundraising and completing all 3 sports Team In Training participates in. Bobbi is a Team In Training Certified Run/Walk Coach.     

Jennifer Capra's adventure with Team in Training began in December of 2003 when she responded to an informational flyer. Since then Jennifer has completed 7 half marathons with TNT and several full marathons including the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Maraton and the Honolulu Marathon. She has served as a mentor during several seasons, coached 3 marathon events with Team In Training and served as Hike Leader for the LLS Hike For Discovery program. She is dedicated to supporting our participants both in training and fundraising. Leukemia first touched Jennifer in 1956 with the death of her grandfather.  Since then blood cancers have continued to impact her life.  She has taught several students with Leukemia and, most recently, her uncle lost his fight with Leukemia in October 2005. When not training for a TNT event, Jennifer teaches Math to 3^rd through 5^th graders in Harlandale I.S.D., loves to travel, and enjoys anything outdoors.  She is also a HUGE sports fanatic.

Bruce Tyler has been an avid recreational and competitive cyclist for over twenty years.  He is a certified Team in Training Cycling Coach and a United States Cycling Federation licensed racer.  He has competed in numerous road, mountain and cyclocross races while also completing many century tours and multi-day bicycle tours.  Whether you're new to cycling or an experienced veteran of centuries, he hopes to make you a better cyclist.

Marion Tyler  is a USA Triathlon & Team in Training Certified Coach dedicated to supporting athletes of all levels in their quest.; with over 6 years of triathlon coaching experience, plus a swim  & running background to draw on.  " I believe each of us has the power to make to make a difference in our world.   Team in Training is a great way to empower yourself  & to make a difference in the battle on blood cancers . My goal is to provide you with the resources, support and knowledge to achieve your goal and hopefully develop a love of the sport."