Bart Sessa

Camp Director

Bart has been a passionate participant in the running community for over 40 years. He first developed his skills as a state level competitor in high school and as a Division I college athlete. Bart still participates today in races of various distances. His real passion for the sport developed while coaching! Nationally renowned as one of the top high school coaches, Bart has also worked with athletes of all ages, ranging from youth to post-collegiate to masters runners.

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Bart's strength lies in motivating each and every athlete in a way they believe in themselves and are prepared both physically and mentally for the races that matter the most. The art of blending the art and science of coaching.

Bart has coached some of the largest and most successful teams in New York State. His cross country teams consistently qualify for and are top finishers in state championships while mentoring dozens of all-state athletes and multiple state and national champions on the track.

His legendary 4x800 meter relay team was undefeated, winning indoor and outdoor state and national championships as well as the Penn Relays, while also setting a national record that lasted for almost a decade.

He has been recognized as Coach of the Year at both local and state levels as well has been a keynote speaker at coaching clinics throughout the country.

Beyond coaching Bart enjoys reading, cycling, golfing and boating after spending career as a middle and high school social studies teacher!