Beating “Ken” Canberra Sprint Coach, December 5, 2023February 7, 2024 Improvement is a process and when it involves yourself, self realisation that you have improved doesn’t come until you’ve overcome an obstacle. You find it difficult to notice your improvement until that moment. For Sophie, her moment came in a recent friendly against the male team at training. Playing opposite an older male opponent, Ken, Sophie not only won the ball consistently but outran Ken on the wing. Sophie’s sprint training over the soccer off-season has bought her success. Her improved acceleration and her speed endurance mean she can now compete against even the men. Sophie’s confidence is now at an all time high and she is looking forward to continuing to improve her sprinting. The benefits are real and can be seen, especially by Sophie and “Ken”. The West Canberra Wanderers Football Club, formerly Woden Weston FC, competes in the National Premier Leagues Capital Football. Having been selected for the Premier League competition this winter, Sophie will be riding high and running FAST. FAST for Sport Football News FAST FemalesFootballProfileRunning TrainingSouth Canberra
FAST for Sport Being a step ahead October 28, 2023February 8, 2024 When it comes to playing at the back in Football (Soccer), it’s fair to say you need to be faster than the opposite player. Speed is therefore an essential ingredient to your package as a Footballer and other ball sports. For Canberra Premier League players Sophie Porter and Georgia Reilly,… Read More
FAST Track The F in FAST is for Fun January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 A humid and warm day out at Stromlo Forest Park and the squad took it all in good humour. There were plenty of smiles all round as well as a few competitive moments of course. The session was modified to adjust to the conditions which suited Mathias, Grace, Vish and… Read More
FAST Track FAST competing at Adelaide Nationals December 8, 2014February 7, 2024 FAST Squad members will compete at the Australian All Schools Championships in Adelaide on the weekend. Best of luck to Maja Dodt, Matt Walters, Lucy Ferry, Tori Hopkins, Dana Deklin and Bec Jarvis. Read More