Alumni Alumnus: Neil Thomas Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2019February 7, 2024 Neil Thomas trained with FAST until the end of 2019. Neil joined FAST initially as a parent. He didn’t have any prior running experience, just an interest in supporting his son. Neil quickly learned the core skills and was often complimented on his upright running action. Neil began competing at… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Nick Donaldson Canberra Running Coach, May 24, 2019October 30, 2023 Nick Donaldson trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Nick represented the ACT at 4 National Championships making two finals and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nick from an early age showed a natural talent for the 400m. He also experimented in other events… Continue Reading
Community Yass is now a little FASTer Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2019November 29, 2023 On the request of the local organising community for Yass Athletics, part of Ginninderra Athletics, FAST Running Coaches Jessy Hynes, Rose Catejan and Steve Dodt, attended regular training sessions at Victoria Park in Yass to help mentor and train kids in the local community. Yass Athletes have a long association… Continue Reading
Community UC Internship Program Canberra Running Coach, November 20, 2018November 20, 2023 In 2018, FAST collaborated with the University of Canberra (UC) and Ginninderra Athletics offering internship places to graduating students. This was a first for the University and the sport in the ACT. FAST was proud to assist so many Interns and in turn help the local athletics community. Internship is a… Continue Reading
Community UC Athletics Academy Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Coaches were among the first in the ACT to get behind the inaugural year of the UC Athletics Academy. Providing mentorship, program support and technical design to program and delivery. The UC Athletics Academy operates to assist athletes to further their skills, improve techniques, motivations and knowledge in the… Continue Reading
Community FAST trio graduate Canberra Running Coach, September 22, 2018February 8, 2024 FAST’s Vivian Williams, Jone Pio and Jordan Green have all graduated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course at the University of Canberra. The course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that foster enjoyment, improvement, and long term… Continue Reading
Community Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course Canberra Running Coach, August 19, 2018November 30, 2023 FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, facilitated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course to eleven up and coming Athletics Coaches at the University of Canberra on 19 August 2018. This accredited coaching course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jeremy Maranan Canberra Running Coach, May 15, 2018October 28, 2023 Jeremy Maranan trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Jeremy was a multi-disciplined athlete who excelled in most events at Little Athletics. In 2016 at the Australian Little Athletics Championships, Jeremy claimed his first National Medal in the U13 100m Final with silver in 12.09s. Jeremy finished… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Nathalie Cerritelli Canberra Running Coach, March 20, 2018October 28, 2023 Nathalie Cerritelli (Nat) trained with FAST until the end of the 2017-18 season. Nat represented the ACT at four National Championships. Nat was a 100/200m sprinter and hurdler. Nat was the ACT State Champion in these events on multiple occasions. Nat received The Pierre de Coubertin Award that recognises secondary… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Megan Peters Canberra Running Coach, December 25, 2017October 28, 2023 Megan Peters trained with FAST until the end of 2017. Megan was a multi talented calisthenic athlete who competed in many Calisthenics ACT competitions, both solo and duo. Megan never represented the ACT in Athletics. Megan suffered a number of injuries including a very bad fracture. Megan was very well… Continue Reading