Coaching
At RWLAC we are fortunate to have a number of Athletics Australia accredited coaches who generously volunteer their time to provide weekly coaching sessions across a range of athletics disciplines.
Coaching sessions are open to all registered RWLAC athletes. The cost is $5 per week for unlimited sessions, payable at the first session attended each week.
Middle Distance training
Our Middle Distance coach is Peter Bottrill. Peter is a level 3 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach and also holds ANSW Bronze Official accreditation. He has coached numerous athletes in middle distance events, supporting them to achieve success at Region and State level competitions. Peter is also a Life Member of RWLAC.
Sprints and Blocks training
Our Sprints and Blocks coaches are Stuart McGraw and Bao Ho.
Stuart is a level 2 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach and has been actively involved with RWLAC for more than 10 years. He has coached numerous athletes who have achieved success at Region and State level in sprint events.
Bao is a level 2 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach and is also our Coaching Officer. He has helped many athletes progress to Region and State level competitions.
Race Walks training
Our Walks coach is Bree McGraw.
Bree is a level 2 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach and has been an RWLAC Committee member for 11 years. She has coached numerous race walkers to strong performances at Region and State level competitions and is passionate about developing athletes of all abilities.
Long Jump/Triple Jump training
Our Long Jump/Triple Jump coach is Siobhan Mackenzie.
Siobhan is a level 1 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach who has been involved with RWLAC for many years, and a Committee member for 6 years. She has supported athletes to achieve success in both Long Jump and Triple Jump at Region and State level.
High Jump training
Our High Jump coach is Erin Austin.
Erin is a level 1 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach, a Life Member of RWLAC, and a long-serving committee member. She has coached numerous high jump athletes who have progressed to Region and State level competitions.
Hurdles training
Our Hurdles coach is Robyn Eyears.
Robyn is a level 1 Athletics Australia accredited Club Coach with more than 10 years of coaching experience. She has coached athletes from club level through to State level competition and enjoys sharing her passion and expertise in hurdles with the next generation of athletes.
Throws training
Our throws coach (Discus and Shot Put) is Kael Austin. Kael was an athlete at our Centre for 12 years and competed successfully at Region and State level in throws events. He is passionate about developing young athletes and has coached throwers who have achieved strong results at Region and State level competitions.
Please refer to our Facebook page for the days and times coaching sessions are being offered each week.
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