FAST Kids Sprinting to Success: Nine-Year-Old Dynamo Sets the Pace in Pursuit of Running Excellence Canberra Sprint Coach, March 17, 2024March 18, 2024 Since the beginning of February, Nelum Ganesalingam has been putting her best foot forward at the weekly FAST Kids training sessions with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. The 9-year old dynamo has shown great aptitude in learning the skills necessary for running excellence. On the weekend Nelum competed in her… Continue Reading
Community Getting ready for School Athletics Canberra Sprint Coach, March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 March is here and schools are already organising their Athletics Carnival. The FAST Kids program is designed to help primary school aged children prepare for their upcoming tracks and field carnival at school. Sessions feature small group numbers to ensure everyone is getting the attention that they deserve. All sessions… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Accelerating body mechanics in younger sprinters Canberra Sprint Coach, February 14, 2024 The weekend’s focus for FAST Kids was improving their body mechanics when sprinting. Using drills and exercises, Canberra Sprint Coach. Steve Dodt, took the under 12s through their paces at Stromlo Forest Park. For newcomers Ivika and Nelum, the Group exercises were a real hit. Relay races and small sided… Continue Reading
Community Curtin: Running Training in the heart of Canberra Canberra Sprint Coach, January 20, 2024 FAST Running enjoys holding training sessions in the heart of Canberra at North Curtin Oval. The community oval provides plenty of space to run around and have fun. FAST Kids training sessions engages children under 12 years by keeping them active and entertained. Sessions feature talented FAST Track athletes providing… Continue Reading
Community Accelerate: FAST Running for under 12s Canberra Running Coach, January 7, 2024 The weekend’s Accelerate session for kids under 12 years was a lot of fun. Under the guidance of Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, and Australian Medalist Daniel Nwaobi, the children were well looked after. Organised in small group sizes to encourage participation, kids are dynamically trained in warming up, technique… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Training kids at Stromlo Canberra Running Coach, December 17, 2023December 18, 2023 Children under 12 years of age from right across Canberra are enjoying their first taste of FAST Kids, the athletic program focussed on gross motor skills and one of the fundamentals of all sports, running. The training program conducted in small groups encourages participation with a focus on fun and… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Fit and FAST Canberra Running Coach, November 19, 2023November 29, 2023 For children under 12 years of age, enhancing their fundamental movement skills is essential for success in all sports. Through running, children can enjoy sport even more. They learn how to run correctly, improve their overall fitness and speed, build confidence and learn skills that apply in all sports. FAST… Continue Reading
FAST Kids FAST Kids over summer Canberra Running Coach, November 7, 2023November 29, 2023 FAST Kids is Sprinting & Hurdling training for girls and boys who enjoy running and looking to get better. Previous experience is not necessary. Targeted at 11 years and younger, these sessions go for 45 minutes in a fun and engaging group setting where everyone is encouraged to give it… Continue Reading
FAST Kids Tom is taking it all in his stride Canberra Running Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 For Tom Hickey, training with FAST since June 2021 has all been about the fun. Each Sunday, Tom really looks forward to training with the other kids. Tom is a multi talented runner who also enjoys playing Rugby, performing in School Musicals and Theatre. His Dad says that “Tom really… Continue Reading
Community FAST celebrates ten seasons of success Canberra Running Coach, October 28, 2023November 29, 2023 Ginninderra Athletics innovative Junior Coaching program has been running since 2014, having been introduced by Head Performance Coach Steve Dodt. Now in its tenth season, FAST is proud to continue to support the local community by encouraging our members to volunteer as Junior Coaches. National Medalist, Daniel Nwaobi, is the… Continue Reading