Cathy Woodruff
Level 5 · Horizontal Jumps & Sprints
A Life Member who joined in 1990, Cathy has developed athletes who represented Australia at Paralympics, World Junior, World University and Commonwealth Games. She focuses on the technical aspects of sprinting and jumps, with enjoyment and improvement going hand in hand. Apprentice coach program with Dan Pfaff (Phoenix, 2015).
Contact: 0409 954 139 · jumpsandsprints@outlook.com
Limited places; would accept 2–3 athletes aged 17+ not new to athletics.
Tim O’Shaughnessy
Level 4 · Middle Distance (800m–5km, steeplechase)
Coaching since 1989 and a full squad since 2010, Tim works with athletes of all abilities from 13 years up. An Athletics Australia Life Member, he was part of the coaching team at Tokyo 2020 and has coached numerous State and National champions and Australian representatives.
Contact: 0419 891 881 · timoshaughnessy53@gmail.com
Main sessions 5pm Tuesday and Thursday, additional days available.
Dale Stevenson
Throws
Coaching professionally since 2014 and passionate about the throws, Dale works with all athletes from beginners to Olympians, and currently coaches Olympians Matthew Denny (discus) and Lauren Bruce (hammer). Previously Performance Lead for throws at NZ Athletics.
Contact: dale@drsperformance.com.au
Jo Linford
Level 4 · Throws / Multi Events
Involved in athletics since age 5 and coaching for over 30 years, Jo coaches a group of throwers aged 12 and up and has coached many State and National title holders, along with school programs.
Contact: 0418 551 070 · javjo27@hotmail.com
Tuesdays 5.30pm; other times by appointment.
Tom Morehouse
Level 3 · Sprints, Hurdles & Throws
A talented decathlete who came to Sandringham as a teenager, Tom now coaches a strong group of sprinters (to 400m) and hurdlers in a positive training environment, with tailored track and gym programs year-round. He coached Dhruv Rodrigues Chico to win the 2019 Stawell Gift.
Contact: 0417 538 045 · tom.i.morehouse@gmail.com
5pm–7pm Tuesday and Thursday, 10am Sunday, or by appointment.
Clodagh Grogan
Level 3 Performance · Sprints, Hurdles & Horizontal Jumps
Still competing as a senior athlete at Sandringham, Clodagh has over 10 years of coaching experience and takes great care to develop fundamental running skills while keeping every session enjoyable. Her athletes have had great success at State and National events.
Contact: 0434 645 948 · clodaghgrogan@gmail.com
By appointment.
Tom O’Connor
Level 3 Performance · Sprints & Jumps
Coaching for more than 10 years across school programs and at national level (100–400m and horizontal jumps), Tom enjoys the technical side of track and field. Off the track he is a sports physiotherapist focused on running and lower-limb injuries, and assists Athletics Victoria as a physio and relay coach.
Contact: tom@tocperformance.com.au
Squad and individual coaching by arrangement.
Michal Burián
Level 3 Performance · Discus, Shot Put, Javelin, Seated Throws
A Paralympic medallist in javelin, Michal focuses on training that is simple, effective and tailored to each athlete. Whether you are starting out or chasing a breakthrough, he is all about solid foundations, smart progressions and strong communication.
Contact: +61 415 783 984 · michal.burian70@gmail.com
Lloyd Knight
Level 3 Performance · Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps & Surf Lifesaving
Coaching for over a decade on the track and the beach, Lloyd focuses on a positive environment, athlete buy-in and long-term development. Off the track he has spent more than 10 years as a Director of Sport and contributes to Life Saving Victoria’s sport strategy.
Contact: knight.lloyd@gmail.com
Squad & private coaching by appointment.
Ruby Holten
Level 2 Club Coach · Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps & Multi-events
Doing athletics for over 25 years, Ruby came to Sandringham at 12 to be coached by Roy Boyd and has been there ever since. A sprint hurdler and heptathlete, she coaches athletes 13 and up across technique and strength and conditioning, including online programming, around her work as a professional firefighter.
Contact: rubydenton15@gmail.com
By appointment.
Liam Tully
Level 1 Community Coach · High Jump
Involved in athletics since age 8 and a national-level high jumper since 2018, Liam also coaches high jump at Haileybury Grammar School.
Contact: 0479 093 915 · liamtully01@gmail.com
By appointment.
Kundali Powell
Level 1 Community Coach · Sprints & Hurdles
Competing for Sandringham and at national level in the 400m hurdles, Kundali has coached through the Sandringham Little Athletics system since 2019 and loves developing athletes’ fundamental running skills while having fun.
Contact: kundalipowell@gmail.com
Sundays, alternating 11.30am and 2pm; contact for details.
Mike Bryant
Level 1 Recreational Running Coach
Mike is dedicated to helping runners of all abilities in the Bayside area find their stride. His new Thursday 6:30pm session is open to experienced and returning runners and near-beginners, and you don’t need to be a club member to come along. With 30 years of experience across road, trail (up to marathon) and track, Mike champions lifelong participation and a warm, supportive group where everyone is welcome and runs at their own pace.
Contact: 0484 912 621
New Thursday session, 6:30pm at the track. Open to recreational, experienced and returning runners and near-beginners, no club membership needed.
