Bio
Rupert is an IAAF Level 3 Coach with over 25 years coaching experience. He has coached sprinters, distance runners and racewalkers at all levels from novice through to elite.
Also a former VFL Umpire, he has experience fitness coaching both umpires and footballers, including working with the Dandenong Stingrays in the NAB League.
Still an active athlete, he is also a qualified and experienced teacher and has worked with AA, Little Athletics Victoria and Special Olympics delivering athletics programs in special schools.
Accreditations
Kids' Athletics Coach
Accredited
Certificate of Currency 2024-25
Accredited
Level 3 Performance Coach
Accredited
Specialisation - Middle and Long Distance Coach
Accredited
Coaching
Club
TXR Runners
Training Times
6pm Monday & Thursday
Training Fees
Zero
Training Location
Dolamore Reserve, Mentone
Events Coached
- Sprints (100m - 200m)
- 400m
- Middle Distance (800m - 1500m)
- Long Distance (3000m - Marathon)
- Ultra Marathon (>42km)
- Steeplechase
- Race Walking
- Trail Running