We are very lucky to have a wealth of knowledge and experience at Yarra Ranges Athletics Club and are very pleased to be able to offer you a range of training opportunities from our qualified coaches! Please don’t hesitate to contact them for more information.

Our club provides general group training for registered members, while athletes seeking targeted development in a particular event can be directed to the appropriate discipline-specific coaching pathway.

The Team

Yarra Ranges Athletics is honoured to have access to the following coaches:

Jamie Strudley (Level 4)

• My coaching philosophy is based on encouraging enjoyment and long term participation in athletics.
• Tues and Thurs 5.30pm-7.30pm
• Running coaching-Sprint, Hurdle and Middle Distance
• Saturday by arrangement

• Sunday long run group (13+yo) – time & location differs each week so please contact us for information.

• Please note: Jamie specialises in older athletes and these sessions will be less structured, where athletes will need to be independent and self-motivated

• Contact: 0402 233 677, jamie@strudley.com.au

 

Malcolm Duncan (Level 2)

• Focus: High, Long & Triple Jumps
• Contact: 0447078114, malcd64@bigpond.com

Graeme Woolridge (Level 2)

• Focus: Throws (discus, javelin, shot put)
• All ages and abilities catered for in an encouraging and fun environment.
• Contact: 0411 559 192

Susan Taylor (Level 2)

• Focus: Walks for all ages and abilities.
• Training times: By appointment
• Parents encouraged to attend and learn the rules and how to judge.
• Contact: 0407 513 774, sportmumsusan@gmail.com

Brendan Dixon (Level 4)

• Focus: Technique (fundamental movements), middle distance, speed
• Training times: By appointment.
• 18 years coaching experience 
• Currently coaches a quality squad who competes for Club, State, National levels (15 years and older)
• Contact: 0439 735 911, brendan.d.training@gmail.com