UTS Norths Athletics Club Coaches
UTS Norths Athletics Club is supported by a team of experienced and accredited coaches across all athletics disciplines, including sprints, jumps, throws, distance running, strength and conditioning, and junior development.
Our coaches provide athletes with quality training, technical guidance, and support to help athletes of all abilities achieve their goals. Athletes are encouraged to contact the relevant coach directly to discuss squad availability, training times, coaching fees, and suitability for their event group.
Sprints, Jumps & Strength and Conditioning
Sarthak Bhambri (OLY)

Qualifications
- Level 3 Performance Coach
- Level 2 Club Coach
- Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
- Kids Athletics Coach
Training Areas
- Sprints
- Jumps
- Strength and Conditioning
Contact
📱 0468 786 512
✉️ sarthakbhambriath800@gmail.com
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Jumps & Strength and Conditioning
Max Grishchenkov

Qualifications
- Level 3 Performance Coach – Jumps
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1
- Diploma of Fitness
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Training Times
- ES Marks – Tuesday and Thursday
- Rotary Athletics Field – by request
Contact
📱 0420 476 911
✉️ maxgri55@hotmail.com
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Sprints, Hurdles, Relays & Development
Ron Bendall

Qualifications
- Level 4 Sprints, Hurdles & Relays
- Coaching the Young Athlete
- Level 2 Throws, Jumps & Endurance Running
Contact
📱 0416 171 609
☎️ 9380 8283
✉️ ron.bendall@gmail.com
Facebook: Ron Bendall Athletics
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Throws, Jumps, Middle Distance & Combined Events
Ryan Dowling

Qualifications
- IAAF Level 3 Performance Development Coach
- Athletics Australia Level 2 Throws, Jumps & Middle Distance
- Combined Event Coach (Pentathlon & Heptathlon)
Contact
📱 0405 000 311
✉️ coach@maximumeffort.academy
🌐 www.maximumeffort.academy
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Hurdles, Sprints & Relays
Penny Gillies

Qualifications
- Level 5 Hurdles Coach
- Level 4 Sprints & Relays Coach
Contact
☎️ 9876 1275
📱 0439 343 322
✉️ pegillies@hotmail.com
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Sprints
Mike Hurst

Qualifications
- Athletics Australia & ATFCA Level 4 Sprints Coach
- Lecturer at IAAF Level 4 Sprint Coach Education Course
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Middle & Long Distance
Ben Liddy

Qualifications
- Level 4 Senior IAAF Coach – Middle & Long Distance
Contact
📱 0412 243 232
✉️ blidds@hotmail.com
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High Performance Coaching
John Quinn

Qualifications
- Level 5 Coach
- High Performance Coach
Contact
📱 0425 736 765
✉️ john@quinnelitesports.com.au
🌐 www.quinnelitesports.com.au
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Sprints & Relays
Renee Liddy (Robson)

Qualifications
- Level 3 Sprints and Relays Coach
Contact
📱 0429 355 413
✉️ robsonrenee@hotmail.com
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Throws
Bart Steanes

Qualifications
Contact
📱 0426 872 712
✉️ bart@bserv.com.au
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