Frequently asked questions
This page outlines common questions asked by prospective participant for our Cross Country & Running Coaching Program
Any other fees associated with coaching?
We don't charge a membership or sign up fee; but if you are attending one of our sessions at QSAC, there is a track entry fee of $6 per athlete that is paid on admittance to the venue.
Can our kids join using the FairPlay voucher?
Unfortunately this program is not eligible for the FairPlay voucher since we provide just coaching and do not operate as a club. This is something we would like to provide in the future, so please join our newsletter or reach out via the contact form.
Can we attend to two sessions per week?
We currently do not have capacity to provide additional sessions, however we're working on making more spaces available!
How old does a child need to be to attend?
This program is designed for children of all ages and abilities, however we typically see kids around 7-13, while the minimum age is 5 years old.
Do parents have to attend at each session?
Children will need to be accompany by an adult. We understand some parents work during this time, so it's essential you organise someone to mind your child, such as a relative or another parent (friend).
What activities are involved in this program?
Each session begins with a warm up and exercise to improve movement skills, including Mobility and Stability. We then focus on technique with drills, and practice sprinting and endurance for running. Basic strength exercises are included, before cooling off and stretching out in the warm down.
My child does Little Athletics, can we join?
Yes, I am an independent coach offering coaching to the public to improve the skills of beginner runners. You don't have to leave your current Little Athletics Centre, this program focuses on a different set of skills that are complimentary to your child's development.
Little Athletics focus on the technical model, i.e. learning how hurdle, and weekly competitions. Our point of difference is that we focus on developing the fundamental and foundational skills to improvement quality in a non-competitive environment.
We are members of a QA club, can we join?
Yes, I am an independent coach offering coaching to the public to improve the skills of beginner runners. You don't have to leave your current Queensland Athletics Club, this program focuses on a different set of skills that are complimentary to your child's development.
While many senior athletics clubs allow kids to join, the coaching provided through this program is more closely alligned to developmental milestones of childhood development and skill acquisition.