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page. If you want to improve your walking, regardless of your age, a walking coach is essential. There are a large number of coaches in Victoria who cater for walkers, either as part of a wider coaching portfolio or as a specialist walking coach.
It is my aim to record here as comprehensive a list as possible so that, regardless of your geographic location and level of walking experience and expertise, you can find someone from whom you can learn. This list will grow if I get more details. So prompt your coach to send in his/her details to me so that I can add yet another active coach to the list.
Tim Erickson
Last updated: 15 October 2009
COUNTRY
| Russell McFarlane - Geelong Russell coaches all levels of walkers from beginners to National champions and National record holders. His squad has a wide range of ages and abilities so there is always someone your level to train with. Preference for walkers to be at least 12 years of age. Russell has produced a number of top walkers over the years and consistently has one or two walkers who are competing at the top level within their age groups. Location: Geelong (Landy Field) Contact: PH: 52414151 mobile: 0417 355 435 fax: 52414151 email: russellmcf@aapt.net.au |
| Daryl Biggin - Ballarat |
| Paul Rance - Bendigo |
| Annette Major - Bendigo Contact: Home: 54467158 mobile: 0419136671 email: annettemajor@bigpond.com.au |
| Sue Barnes - Geelong |
| Harold Boddy - Geelong Harold enjoys coaching at Little Athletics level, teaching youngsters of all ages the basics of race walking. He also has athletes competing at AV and National level with a number of his athletes recently enjoying success at these levels. Harold is also a qualified Little Athletics walks judge and can therefore pass on tips on what walk judges generally would like to see from beginner/junior walkers. Location - Goldsworthy Stadium - Corio Contact: PH 03 52756737 mobile 0418 144 148 email: hboddy@bigpond.com |
| Jim Leppik - Geelong Jim is willing to coach walkers from average to elite level from about 14 years ( +/- 1 year) to senior level. He has been coaching walkers since 1985 and in that time has produced a number of national medallists including Australian champions. He has a large preference for small training squads as this is easier to give individual attention which he considers is of the utmost importance and a big key to the motivation and therefore success of the walker. He completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Sports Science (1997) and is close on completing a Masters Degree in Applied Science (Exercise & Sports Science-Exercise Physiology). He has also completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and a Certificate in Sports Therapy (1996). He currently coaches Erin Adamcewicz who is the current Australian U/18 8km champion. Coaching Philosophy: Two important keys to success are both a strong aerobic base and very sound core stability. Location: Geelong (Landy Field) Contact: Ph: 0352 436908 mobile: 0407905366 email: james.leppik@students.vu.edu.au |
METROPOLITAN
| Harry Summers Harry is a former Australian National Coach for Racewalking and has been competing since the 1950's and coaching for over 20 years. He has coached many of our top walkers, both at State and International level and also coaches younger walkers at the developmental stage. Harry is a level 5 coach with ATFCA and has also represented Australia himself at the International level. Location: group meets at the hockey ground in Elgar Rd Box Hill on Tuesday evenings at 5PM. Contact: PH: 98909139 email: hsummers@connexus.net.au |
| Mark Donahoo Mark coaches in the Aberfeldie (Essendon) area and has been a successful walking coach for a number of years. He is also a former Australian Representative racewalker so brings that unique perspective to his coaching. He also conducts regular coaching sessions at the walkers club and is the VRWC Walks development officer. He is also a Level 5 ATFCA walks coach. He is currently interested in coaching masters and junior athletes; he specialises in coaching women. Contact: home 93371550, fax 9337 1550, email: mdonahoo@optusnet.com.au, web site: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/mdonahoo |
| Ron Stobaus Ron is a very active coach in the northern and western suburbs and has a coaching career spanning many years. He coaches at various schools as well as at a club level. Ron is a level 3 coach with ATFCA as well as a qualified racewalking judge. He will coach at any level and currently has 1 walker amongst his squad members. Individual coaching is possible by arrangement. Locations: - St Bernards College, Essendon 5:30-7:00 Mon and Thu, 11:00-12:30 Sunday - Mowbray College, Melton by arrangement - Salesian College Sunbury 5:00-6:00 Wed Contact; PH: 93376921, 93310261 Mob: 0418 107 983 email: RSTOBAUS@bigpond.com |
| Dave Blackwood |
| Simon Baker Simon is one of our most successful international walkers ever. A former World Cup Champion and Commonwealth Games champion, he is still involved in various athletics related endeavours. He is a former member of both the IAAF and Athletics Australia Athletes Commissions. He is also a level 3 coach and was a walks coach at the AIS in Canberra before returning to Melbourne some years ago. Coaching Philosophy - Enjoy yourself first, work hard at being your best, understand success. It is vital that you begin by knowing yourself, and understanding why you could possibly want to walk 50km (or even 20km)! Need to have a strong sense of self and belief in yourself, and I attempt to promote that the personal life of the athlete is integrated well with the physical demands of training. Use the Kenja training programs to improve my ability to do this. Currently coaching Duane Cousins, Jessica Rothwell, Amy Burren, Sarah Burren, and Beth Alexander. Coaching at Ringwood, Noble Park, Murrumbeena, Box Hill, Tan or elsewhere by arrangement Contact details: Home T: 9545 5605 Office T: +61 3 9637 8344 F: +61 3 9637 9929 M: 0406 074 628 E: simon.baker@dse.vic.gov.au |
| Alan Johnson One of our most successful development coaches. So many of our top Vic walkers of today and past years have started off with Alan. He is a former IAAF Walking Judge and has been coaching for over 30 years. Alan offers both individual and squad training according to needs and coaches all levels of walkers. He is amongst our most respected coaches. Venues include - Knox Track - Ringwood Track - Blackburn Lake (distance course on Sundays) Contact details - home phone 9762 2839 - mobile 0417 562 925 |
| Tim
Erickson Yes, I am back coaching now after some years off. Former athletes include Australian racewalking representatives David Smith, Andrew Jachno and, more recently, Chris Erickson. I have recently acquired ATFCA Level 2 coaching certification and am working my way up! I coach at the Coburg Track on Monday (track) and Thursday (road) evenings. Contact details: Home T: 03 90125431 Mob: 0412 257 496 Email: terick@melbpc.org.au |
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