About Training
We provide training as an additional benefit of being a member of our club. Participation in general and specialised training sessions is entirely optional, and attendance is flexible and not mandatory.
When and Where
General Training will run on Wednesdays at 16:30pm, for all age groups 6 to 12 at Bannockburn Oval.
Specialist Training;
Monday:
Walks 4:15pm
Wednesday:
Sprints: 4:20pm
High Jump: 5:00pm
Mid Distance: 6:00pm
Thursday
Hurdles: 5:00pm
Throws: TBC
Long Jump: TBC
KLAC holds special technique training sessions at Bannockburn Oval for ages 9 and older athletes. To attend the specialised coaching sessions athletes should have a basic level of competency and be capable of behaving with minimal supervision. There is no additional charge for these sessions unless otherwise stated. Note: The specialist training schedule will be published weekly on our website and social media pages and is subject to coach availability.
Coaches
Coaches attached to KLAC may also offer additional squad training sessions in particular events. Information on these sessions may be advertised in our Newsletter or on our website. Additional charges per athlete do apply to these sessions. Contact details for some of our Specialist Coaches are shown below.
- Clayton Kearney (Sprints) 0408 316 849
- Catherine Miller (Middle Distance) 0404 748 811
- Nicole Fagan (Walks)
- Leanne Pekjovic (High Jumps)
- Mia Hooton (Middle Distance with Catherine as back up)
- Isabella Guthrie (Hurdles)
Coach Profile: Nicole Fagan
Coaching experience: 2022 Commonwealth Games Team Coach, 2022 Athletics Australia National Event Camp Coach.
Events coached: Race Walking with Ku-ring-gai Little Athletics. Also, Middle Distance, Distance, Cross Country and Steeplechase
Representative Experience: 2008 World Teams Championships, 2012 World Teams Championships, 2011 World University Games, 2016 World University Games (Bronze Medal).
Coach Profile: Cath Miller
I am currently studying physio therapy at ACU and have been involved in many sports since a kid. I have been heavily involved in athletics from young age competing at little athletics and school carnivals. Over the years I have represented NSW in both athletics and cross country over distances ranging from 800m to 4km as well as competing for Australia in the ISF world cross country championships in 2018.
Although I have had the opportunity to compete at an elite level, the thing I value most about athletics, middle distance in particular is the fun I have had competing and the friends I have made along the way and that is what I hope to instil in the kids I coach.
Since I started coaching in 2016 it has been my goal to share my passion and knowledge of this sport with the younger generation
Coach Profile - Clayton Kearney - Sprints
National and State Track Champion (100m/200m Opens/U20). NRL - 3 Premierships, 6 Grand Finals, 1 world Cup Challenge. Former World and Australian Champion - Beach Sprinting. Former 120m World record holder. Raced along side Olympic champions Carl Lewis, Lindford Christie and Ben Johnson. 1 Premiership - National League/A League, worked with current Socceroos coach Graham Arnold.
Coach Profile - Isabella Guthrie - Hurdles
Hi, I’m Bella! I’m an Australian and NSW representative athlete specialising in the 400m and 400m hurdles, and I’m passionate about helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of athletics.
I started my athletics journey at Northern Districts Little Athletics in the Under 7s, so I understand how important it is to create a positive environment where young athletes can learn, have fun and reach their potential.
I’ve represented Australia internationally on six occasions, including at the World U20 Championships, Pacific Games, Oceanic Championships, Taipei International Tour and World University Games.
I’m a NSW Athletics LEAP Coach specialising in hurdles, and I coach athletes in technique, speed, rhythm and confidence. I’m also studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise and Nutrition) and coach athletics and hurdles at Ravenswood.
One of my proudest achievements as a junior was holding the Australian U15 300m Hurdles Record.
Coaching Courses for Parents
The Australian Track and Field Coaches Association and the Little Athletics Association of NSW regularly hold Orientation to Coaching courses. These courses cover basic instruction on all events.
