Coaches and Training Times
NOTE: Please contact the Coaches before attending training for the first time, to confirm times and check availability of places in their squads.
Middle – Long Distance and Cross Country Training
Valme Kruger
Enquiries: 0402 126 060
Level 4 Accredited Coach (Australian Coaches Association)
Level 5 Accredited Coach (South Africa Coaches Association)
- 30+ years active coaching experience
- Specific track event coaching 400m – 3000m
- Specific cross country coaching
- A training fee is charged.
Monday and Wednesday sessions:
4:00 – 5:30 pm Development Session: 8-12 year olds, concentrating on sprints and fitness and the practicing of the correct running style.
5:00 – 6:30 pm Middle Distance Session: older, more serious and well-conditioned middle distance athletes. Concentrating on more dynamic development of all the different types of training according to a specific training regime and athletics participation.
Sprints and Hurdles Training
Mick Zisti
Enquires: 0434 110 872
Level 2 Accredited Coach (Australian Coaches Association)
- 20+ years active coaching experience
- Sprints/Hurdles
- A training fee is charged
Training: Monday and Wednesday 4.30 pm onwards
Junior High Jump Training
Enquiries: Zac Hayward
0403 548 503
Level 1 Accredited Coach (Australian Coaches Association)
- 4 years experience
- Coaching for Little Athletes
- A training fee is charged
Training: Mondays 4.30 pm onwards
Junior Sprints and Hurdles Training
Enquiries: Carla Takchi
0447 964 238
- Level 1 Accredited Coach (Australian Coaches Association)
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- ESSA Accredited – Exercise Scientist
- Cert III in Fitness
- 7 years experience
- Championship level athletes
- A training fee is charged
Training: Monday, Wednesday and Friday session:
4.15pm-5.15pm: Junior sprints and hurdles sessions
4.15pm-5.45pm: Senior sprints and hurdles sessions
Saturdays: Group strength and conditioning sessions
Private Sprints, Hurdles and Strength sessions available.
- – Major focus on technique and movement proficiency to improve speed, reduce injury risk, and enhance long-term athletic development.
- – Emphasis on creating a positive environment to help athletes build a sense of agency, confidence, and a positive relationship with their training.
Sprints, Throws and Jumps Training
Enquiries: Anna Kely
0490 729 906
Level 1 Accredited Coach (Australian Coaches Association)
- 4 years experience
- Coaching for Little Athletes
- A training fee is charged
Training: Mondays 4.30pm and Sundays 11.00am
( Times can change so parents are best to contact Anna)
Horizontal Jumps (long jump and triple jump) Training
Enquiries: Joey Ryu
0420 633 739
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Cert III and IV in Fitness
- 6 years experience
- A training fee is charged
Training: Wednesdays 4.30 pm onwards