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 Make no mistake Canberra Running 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 Being a step ahead Canberra Running 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 Running 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 Ty’s a Giant on the track Canberra Running Coach, October 24, 2023February 7, 2024 You can’t miss Ty Shepherd when he’s training with FAST. Ty’s a GWS Giants Academy player (AFL) and he stands out. The sixteen year old can play ruck, mid field or in attack. Ty recently played in the AFL National Development Championships and played the Grand Final for Eastlake FC in… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return Canberra Running Coach, October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Nic to play in Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup Canberra Running Coach, October 13, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST’s Nicholas Porter will be heading to Fiji in November to play in his first international Soccer (Football) tournament. The Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup features Australian teams up against Fiji’s best underage teams. Nic’s looking forward to demonstrating to the Fijian defenders his blistering speed off the mark as the… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Sam eyeing return from injury Canberra Running Coach, October 11, 2023February 8, 2024 FAST Flyer, Sam Weatherspoon, is a committed footballer who knows the highs and lows of the “beautiful game”. Sam’s 2023 season has been hampered by an ankle injury that has him dreaming of his return to running training, the sooner the better. Sam had a stellar first season with FAST… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jordan Green Canberra Running Coach, July 20, 2022February 8, 2024 Jordan Green joined FAST initially as part of his University of Canberra Ginninderra Athletics Club internship. Through the internship, Jordan was looking to gain real-world Sports Performance as well as Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine experience. Jordan had a keen interest in learning the various techniques used in the developing of… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Rebecca Guest Canberra Running Coach, October 16, 2020February 8, 2024 Rebecca Guest (Bec) trained with FAST until the end of the 2019-20 Season. Bec was a multi-talented athlete representing the ACT in Track and Field as well as Touch Football. Bec competed internationally at the 2015 Trans Tasman Challenge collecting a bronze medal in the 1500m, representing NSW. Bec was… Continue Reading