FAST for Sport Jake and Luca set to take-off Canberra Running Coach, November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 FAST for Sport members Jake McPhillips and Luca Storgato are quickly finding their feet. The talented footy players, rugby and soccer respectively, have been working on their acceleration this month during the summer offseason with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt. A big focus has been on running form and looking… Continue Reading
News Patrick sets sights beyond the try line Canberra Running Coach, September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Patrick Dawson (Belconnen United, Canberra Raiders) recently repented the ACT at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships in Coffs Harbour. Patrick who’s had the taste of top tier competition, with the Canberra Raiders in the Harold Matthews Cup, is looking to improve his acceleration and top-end speed as… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Oliver building explosive power Canberra Running Coach, September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Oliver (Oli) is an exciting Canberra gridiron (American football) player who studies at UC Lake Ginninderra Secondary College. Oli has ambitions of taking his football very seriously. Oliver recently joined the FAST for Sport program to boost his explosive power. His hulking frame at speed is a real weapon that… Continue Reading
FAST Track Tom and Georgia in good School Carnival form Canberra Running Coach, August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 FAST Running was represented by Tom and Georgia at today’s Secondary South Regional Championships. Tom did himself proud with wins in the 200m and 400m and a bronze in the Long Jump. In his 200m Tom broke his previous PR by 5s and won his 400 by 6s. Georgia competing in her… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Better game time Canberra Sprint Coach, August 23, 2024August 27, 2024 Running fast is a fundamental element to many sports. FAST Running through the FAST for Sport program helps elite gridiron players like Oliver Henderson and high performance basketballers like Tearia Mortimer, improve their speed and agility in games. Often sport coaching focuses solely on the technical skills necessary to excel… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport The secret to Mbappe‘s speed Canberra Sprint Coach, May 8, 2024August 29, 2024 A recent article by Liam Tharme in The Athletic, pin points you don’t have to be Usain Bolt to play football at fast speed. At FAST for Sport we develop your ATP energy system to increase your speed, build power to improve acceleration, and work on maximum speed over 30-60m,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Rugby loving skier to speed demon Canberra Sprint Coach, May 3, 2024August 29, 2024 Sam Garner is a multi-talented athlete who excels in both Rugby Union and Skiing. As a member of FAST for Sport, Sam has utilised the skills he’s learning from Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, to develop his speed and acceleration. The ACT Junior Rugby Union (Brumbies) have recognised Sam’s speed… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Who’s got your back Canberra Sprint Coach, April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Jess Mitchell the Centre Back (CB) for Womens National Premier League team Tuggeranong United knows a thing or two about defensive prowess, leadership, physicality, versatility, and teamwork. Jess is the latest member of FAST Females and FAST for Sport program, where she hopes to build speed to further enhance her… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport School record smashed Canberra Sprint Coach, March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 FAST Females 200-400m dynamo, Grace York, has recently competed in the Canberra Girls Grammar School Athletics Carnival. Grace enjoyed comfortable wins in both the 200m and the 400m, but it was her 200m that everyone has been talking about. Grace went into the carnival having not competed over the shorter… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Ava versus bike Canberra Sprint Coach, March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 On the weekend, Ava went looking for a hard training session, and she found it at Governor-General’s Hill. The uphill sprint session requires greater force production than running on flat terrain. This helps to improve speed, acceleration, and explosive power, which can translate to better performance on the pitch or… Continue Reading