MEET OUR COACHES

All of our coaches generously give their time as volunteers and are passionate about helping every athlete enjoy and improve in the sport. Each member of the coaching team holds relevant England Athletics qualifications, has an up-to-date DBS check, and regularly completes safeguarding and first aid training to make sure everyone can train in a safe and supportive environment.

Coaching Coordinator

CHRIS JOHNSON

Chris is our club Coaching Coordinator and a qualified England Athletics Coach, specialising in all field, track, and endurance disciplines. Chris coaches the Induction Groups and those children transitioning to junior level once they start secondary school and is also the junior team manager for the events that our members take part in over the course of the year. For any queries concerning our groups or training please contact Chris - coaching@blaydonharrier.org.uk

Hurdles

DEREK CRAIG

Derek runs our Hurdles Group and is a qualified England Athletics Coach.

Induction

AMANDA THOMPSON

Amanda is a qualified England Athletics Coaching Assistant

Senior Endurance

DANIEL FLINT

Dan runs our Tuesday track sessions and is a qualified England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness.

Senior Endurance

NICOLA PERRY

Nic assists our Thursday sessions and is a qualified England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness. Nic is also the club's Secretary.

Senior Endurance

ISAAC DUNN

Isaac assists our Thursday sessions and is a qualified England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness. Isaac is also the club's Vice Chair & Welfare Officer.

Senior Endurance

TIM NICHOL

Tim assists our Thursday sessions and is a qualified England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness. Isaac is also the club's Vice Chair & Welfare Officer.