coaches

Tim Holloway

Middle Distance, Long Distance

Tim has had a love for running his whole life which he enjoys sharing with others. He is a keen competitor in fun runs, road races and cross country, and relishes all elements of training. He has a passion for helping others with their sporting endeavours and his coaching philosophy is to help others learn what they are capable of in their fitness journey by providing structured training in a fun environment. His approach is to build a “team” atmosphere so individuals feel they are working through a fun challenge together, and feel connected both with Tim as their coach and with each other.

Qualifications: AA Level 2 Club Coach

Working with children accreditation

Email: coach_holloway@coburgharriers.org.au

Benny Tancredi

Sprints

Benny is a former professional Gift runner with more than 40 years of experience coaching and competing. He trains athletes Monday to Thursday at 5pm with occasional day time sessions. Catering to athletes of all ages and genders, Benny takes a pure speed approach to sprints from 70m to 550m. Athletes compete in the Victorian Athletic League. The squad has multiple professional wins to its name including five winners the 400m at the Keilor Gift, St Albans and Terang Gifts (both over 120m), Ringwood Gift (400m) and 550m at the Stawell Gift. His sessions are fun and he encourages racing – the best form of training.one: 0425 756 088

Leon D’Onofrio

Pole Vault

In 2022 Coburg Harriers bought all new pole vault equipment and we are currently in the building phase of our squad. If you have only ever seen Pole Vault on TV or are a 30 year fanatic like me we would love to have you come down and try out our excellent facilities. We have two qualified coaches, myself and Catherine Macrae. We are both World Masters Champions. Cath is a 2 time 3rd place getter at the Open Australian Championships.

Phone Leon: 0402 212 081

Email: pole_vault_coach@coburgharriers.org.au

Stefanie Modesti

Beginners, Middle Distance, Strength and Conditioning

An experienced distance and trail runner, Stefanie leads a running group for women on Sundays 9-10am, suitable for all abilities and levels with a mix of track, cross country and hills .

Qualifications: AA Level 1 Club Coach

Email: coach_modesti@coburgharriers.org.au

Brian Delaney

Middle Distance, Long Distance

Brian takes the club’s Tuesday and Thursday night middle distance and endurance training groups. A former member of Percy Cerutty’s training group, Brian has many years experience coaching groups at Coburg Harriers with a focus on distance. All levels welcome.

Qualifications: AA Level 2, ATFCA Level 2

Email: coach_delaney@coburgharriers.org.au

Phone: 0409 313 930

David Woods

Junior Development Squad and Masters sprints-middle distance.

David is a masters and pro 400m and 800m athlete with a double-ended distance-specific approach to training that follows six principles:Suppleness-Stability-Strength-Skill-Speed-Stamina. David creates and administers bespoke running programs with progressive supporting exercises suitable for all levels. Athletes receive unique training programs in six-week cycles that build incrementally towards their goals with an emphasis on building an injury proof foundation and efficient biomechanics. Training times and locations include daytimes, evenings and weekends at a variety of tracks, trails and parks with regional, interstate and overseas training camps and competitions also in the mix.

Qualifications: AA Level 2 Club Coach, Level 2 ATFCA Sprints, Hurdles and Middle Distance

Working with children accreditation

Email: david@ridiculusmus.com

Phone: 0432 685 999