Meet our coaches
Western Athletics have a range of experienced coaches available to all athletes who are wanting assistance with their chosen disciplines. Please take advantage of the supplied email addresses to make initial contact.
All of our coaches who have made their services available to underage athletes have a valid Working With Children certificate and coach primarily at the Victoria University Sporting Complex in Werribee.
John Alchin primarily coaches from Sassalla Park in Deer Park. The Club does have other athletes who are coached by coaches not listed below as they do not coach at one of these locations.
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Peter Burke
Aths Aust Level 4
Middle & Long Distance, Cross Country, Race Walking & Steeplechase
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John Alchin
Aths Aust Level 3
Sprints, Middle & Long Distance, Steeplechase, Cross Country, Long & Triple Jumps
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Stuart Macaulay
About & coaching qualifications: Athletics Australia L3 Coach of Middle distance and distance runners (10k to marathon) and Club Coach for some sprinters. Coaching for 25 years in the Wyndham Region with a focus on running Consistency and that your choices will dictate your running progressions, focussing on a long term approach into adulthood.
Fees: No costs for financial members of Western Athletics
Training times:
Mon, Tue & Thu approx 5pm - 6.30pm, Sat & Sun at various locations & times in the Western Suburbs.
Preferred contact is email: stu.mac.runs@gmail.com
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Fernando Canepa
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John Henry
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Daniel Sneyders
Level 4 Senior World Athletics Coach - Middle & Long distance, including Track, Cross Country & Road Racing, Steeplechase and Race Walking
Level 2 Advanced Sprints Relay and Hurdles, Kids' Athletics Coach, Youth Athletics Leader
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Michael Masseni
About:
I coach adults who want to improve in distances from 3km to ultra marathons, either completing a new distance for the first time or improving their personal best.
I also coach children / teens who want to improve their running technique.Qualifications:
Athletics Australia Level 2 Middle Distance & Level 2 Recreational Running qualification. Bachelor of Exercise Science. Masters of Teaching. PE Teacher.
Training Times:
Coaching is online for adults, providing customised programs which running complete in their own time. 1 on 1 catch ups are available in the inner western suburbs for technique coaching upon request.Fees:
Contact:
Email - coach@runrabbit.com.au
Phone - 0423 932 000
Website - www.runrabbit.com.au/contact
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Kylie Smith
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Phil Dunstone
Aths Aust Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach
Middle & Long Distance, Track, Cross Country, Road Racing & Race Walking
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Ben Mudie
About:
Ben took up running in 2013 and has been coaching from 2018 onwards. He is an experienced runner across cross country, track and road racing with a preference towards longer distance events and a special interest in the marathon.
Qualifications:
Athletics Australia Level 2 Recreational Running Coach
Training Times:
Online training programs and coaching. Please contact Ben directly for availability at training venues.
Fees:
Standard rate $60 per month. 50% discount for financial members of Western Athletics.
Contact:
Email - coach@beamrunning.com.au
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Brenda Cashin
Aths Aust Level 2 Development Coach
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Peter Cashin
Aths Aust Level 2 Development Coach
Western Athletics is always looking for passionate coaches who want to assist others in their chosen disciplines. If you are interested in coaching with Western Athletics please contact the club.