FAST Track Sizzling start to the last meet of the year Canberra Sprint Coach, December 16, 2023February 7, 2024 The ACT Combined Event Championships offered FAST Running with a chance for some of its up and coming stars to begin their competition season. The pre-Christmas meet at Woden Park gave Siena, Grace, Vishaal, Mathias, Nate and Daniel a chance to shake off early season form before the ACT Championships… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Ava’s A-League Women Debut Canberra Sprint Coach, December 10, 2023December 11, 2023 In today’s action in the A-League Women, star midfield dynamo, Ava Piazza, has realised her ambition with a strong performance against the Brisbane Roar at McKellar Park. Ava on debut, started the game, had 19 touches, 4 long balls, won 2 ground duels, and played the first 90 minutes of… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport 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… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Wind of change Canberra Sprint Coach, November 26, 2023January 18, 2024 This morning witnessed the next generation of FAST stamp their own history at Stromlo Forest Park. Performing one of the squad’s favourite overspeed sessions, the 2023 cohort have proven to be the fastest group to complete the training in the group’s history. FAST for Sport members Georgia, Sophie and Cody… Continue Reading
Community 2024 Scholarship Announcement Canberra Sprint Coach, November 20, 2023November 26, 2023 FAST is super excited to again offer 5 scholarships for next year to assist Athletes in need reach their potential. Recipients will receive coaching and support to the value of $3000/each. Each scholarship is awarded to an individual only. The terms of the arrangement and the providing of the scholarship… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake Canberra Sprint Coach, November 2, 2023February 8, 2024 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Corrugated roads to the FAST lane Canberra Sprint Coach, October 30, 2023February 7, 2024 Growing up on a farm out at Gundagai, Lucy Wilson would practice her sprinting on corrugated dirt roads, far from the world class track at the AIS. Since graduating school and studying at UC, Lucy has been enjoying playing in the Centre for Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club. With natural… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Being a step ahead Canberra Sprint Coach, 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,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Young Matilda on her way up Canberra Sprint Coach, October 28, 2023February 8, 2024 Canberra United star defender, Ava Piazza, who was recently selected for the Young Matildas training camp, is now a member of FAST. Ana’s form at Heidelberg United last season in Victoria led to her selection for the Young Matildas. Ava’s recent signing with Canberra United ahead of the forthcoming Liberty… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport Canberra Sprint Coach, October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Continue Reading