At Illawarra Speed Coaching our primary goal is to assist keen sprinters of High School age and above to run their fastest. Speed clarification is Speed equals distance over time. Running mechanics is of the utmost importance for running fast.
Without correct mechanics it would be difficult to improve a runner’s time. Details of how much force a sprinter can apply and how quickly it is applied is a major factor when sprinting. Using video of the athlete and “coaches’ eye” we can analyse and discuss what needs to be corrected giving the sprinter immediate feedback.
Meet Our Sprint Coaching Team
Tony Saunders (AA Level 4, Sprints & Hurdles)
Coach Tony Saunders completed his ALTIS training in Phoenix, Arizona USA and brought those skills to Australia, where he has been training young sprinters to maximise their pure speed potential for over 20 years. He believes that athletes need to be trained from a young age as their mind and bodies are developing.
Tony is a firm believer in Speed regardless of the sport. He says, “Watch any sport and the team or individual who is the fastest usually wins. Acceleration, Transition, Max 1 and Top End Speed are a MUST for those wishing to do well in their sport.”
Tony has visited colleges throughout the USA over the past 20 years in order to improve and maintain his skills in speed development. “I have dealt extensively with Coach Tony Veney (USA Master Coach) and thrive on building on my knowledge and skills by learning from this world class coach.” Tony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into his coaching.
Qualifications
- ALTIS Certification (Phoenix, Arizona USA)
- Athletics Australia Level 4, Sprints, Hurdles & Relay
- Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Working with Children accredited
Affiliations
- BaiMed Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic for specialised services such as Physio Therapy, Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Strength Coordination
aaa
In addition to the above Qualifications & Affiliations, Tony has twice been the Australian Manager / Team Coach at the Oceania Athletics competition.
- 2012 Cairns
- 2013 Tahiti
Grace Adams (Level 1 Coach)
Grace has been Australian Hurdles Champion twice.
Grace is extremely knowledgeable in Sprint hurdle events and what is required to become a champion. Her vast knowledge can assist those athletes wishing to improve their hurdle technique.
Grace’s achievements in the field of athletics can be found here.
aaa
Chelsea Ezeoke (Assistant Trainer)
Chelsea has been an Australian sprint champion in the 100m, 200m and 400m events. Chelsea is an amazing athlete and is only too happy to share her knowledge on sprints to the younger up and coming junior sprinters.
Chelsea’s achievements in the field of athletics can be found here