Coaching
Mike Trathen
Mark Powell
Alana Barber-Blocki
Damian Blocki
Jeff Doyle
James Trathen
Mike Trathen
Events coached
Sprints, middle distance, long distance, race walks
Training times
Mon – Fri 5pm, Sat 10am
Age groups coached
Juniors (10 years +), Seniors and Masters
Costs
$50 / month
Preferred way to be contacted
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Relevant coaching qualifications, including ANZ coach accreditation
Accredited Athletics New Zealand Coach
Coaching courses completed from:
– World Athletics (5)
– Athletics New Zealand (8)
– ALTIS (4)
– Paralympics New Zealand (1)
– Halberg Foundation (1)
– Drug Free Sport New Zealand (2)
– WADA (2)
– Privacy Commission (3)
– Sport Auckland (4)
– Athletics Auckland (1)
Short bio
I have been coaching athletics for the past eight years at Pakuranga Athletic Club. Prior to that, I coached baseball and football for five years.
I take an athlete-centred, “whole of life” approach to my coaching, ensuring that training programmes are tailored to each individual. This takes into account their current workload (school/work/other activities), capabilities as an athlete and their goals (short and long term) and aspirations.
To date, athletes that I have coached have won:
– 23 New Zealand titles (+ 13 silver and 12 bronze medals)
– 47 Colgate Games titles (+ 15 silver and 20 bronze medals)
– 160 Auckland titles (+ 99 silver and 66 bronze medals)
They have also set:
– 61 Auckland records (55 still current)
– 98 Pakuranga club records (80 still current)
Mark Powell
Pakuranga Masters Throws Coaches
Events coached
Shot, Discus, Javelin, Hammer
Training times
Tuesday evenings 6.00pm – 7.30pm from 15 October
Age groups coached
20+ years
Preferred way to be contacted
Call Mark Powell on 021 0229 2521
or mail to mark@nzrfid.com
Short bio
We are a group of Masters (30 years+) athletes who compete in the Throwing events of shot, discus, hammer and javelin. We are not experts, but experienced throwers.
Alana Barber-Blocki
Events coached
Racewalking
Training times
Varies, please get in touch
Age groups coached
Youth
Costs
Varies, please get in touch
Preferred way to be contacted
Short bio
I have experienced being on many New Zealand teams, having participated as an athlete in the 2016 Olympics and 2018 Commonwealth Games, as well as providing athlete performance support at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
I enjoy supporting athletes in achieving their training and competitive goals, whether that involves representing their club or their country.
Relevant coaching qualifications
-ANZ Community Coach
-Currently completing a Postgraduate of Psychology through Massey University including papers in Sports Psychology
Damian Blocki
Events coached
Middle and long distance running and race walking
Training times
Various, please get in touch
Age groups coached
Juniors/Seniors
Costs
Negotiable, please get in touch
Preferred way to be contacted
Short bio
I have represented Poland in race walking at various international competitions and have now moved into coaching.
I want to bring the best out of the athletes I coach.
Relevant coaching qualifications
-ANZ Accredited Coach
-Completed a Bachelor of Teaching in Poland, specializing in Physical Education
-Currently completing HPSNZ Core Knowledge, coach development programme
Jeff Doyle
Events coached
Sprints. 100, 200 & 400 Metres
Training times
4pm Tuesday during season
Age groups coached
7-11 weekly. Small group 12-16 on request
Costs
Free
Relevant coaching qualifications
Athletics New Zealand Community Coach
Preferred way to be contacted
Short bio
New South Wales representative 100 & 200
James Trathen
Events coached
Long jump, high jump, shotput, discus, sprints, middle distance
Training times
Varies; please get in touch
Age groups coached
7 to 14 years (one-on-one or small group coaching)
Costs
Free
Relevant coaching qualifications
- ANZ Community Coach
- Currently completing Bachelor of Sport and Recreation through AUT
Preferred way to be contacted
Short bio
While my passion is middle distance running, I have a wealth of experience in a wide range of track and field events. I enjoy helping young athletes develop their skills, encouraging them to push themselves to improve and ensuring they are having fun. I hope my enthusiasm for athletics is infectious.