Coaches

INTRODUCING THE SPHINX AC JUNIOR COACHING TEAM:

Paul Bergin

Paul is a UK Athletics Level 2 Coach specialising in Endurance and Children in Athletics. He has been coaching for 16 years and has previously been the Junior Manager. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Paul also holds the position of Press Officer, Schools Liaison Officer and is now Vice Chairperson. He jointly holds the position of Coventry Schools Cross Country Team Manager. 

Bob Carey

Previously our Junior Manager, Bob takes a lead role in promoting races for our Seniors and Juniors. He is a qualified track official and referee and has held many positions of responsibility locally in the field of Athletics. Bob also holds positions with Warwickshire County AA being Trophies Officer, and is also the County Team Manager for the under 15 girls team in the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships. Bob is the Birmingham Cross Country League Secretary in Division 2.

Mark Coyle

Mark has been coaching for 4 years, holds a UK Athletics Level 2 Events Coaching Award and has also recently undertaken specialist training in Sprint starts.  Mark also coaches athletics in Primary schools around Coventry. 

Helen Delaney

Helen is a UK Athletics Level 2 Coach specialising in Endurance. She has been coaching for 8 years and is the Club's Coach Education Officer. Helen has previously been Ladies Vice Captain and Social Secretary.

Pete Delaney

Pete holds a UK Athletics Level 2 Coaching Certificate for Endurance and Throws. He has been coaching for 8 years and has undertaken specialist coach training in Shot Putt, Javelin and Discus.

Tom Delaney

Tom has held a Level 1 Coaching Award for four years and occasionally assists on Junior training nights and during the summer coaches during National School Sports Week and at local Startrack events.  Tom has come through the Junior section and has been running for 8 years.  

Dave Kelly

Our Junior Manager, Dave holds a UK Athletics Level 2 Coaching Award in Endurance. He has been coaching for 8 years and is also one of the Club's Welfare Officers.

Pete Manger

Pete has been coaching for 15 years and holds a UK Athletics Level 2 Coaching Award specialising in Children in Athletics and Jumps. Pete has undertaken specialist coach training in Long Jump and High Jump.

Helen Rathbone

Helen has been coaching for four years and is a UK Athletics Level 2 Events Coach.  Helen runs for the Ladies section and takes a very active role with the U11 group.   

Jackie Stuart

Jackie has been coaching for 8 years and holds a UK Athletics Level 2 Coaching Award specialising in Children in Athletics and Sprints. Jackie also has undertaken courses in Strength and Conditioning and is the Ladies' Captain and jointly holds the position of Coventry Schools Cross Country Team Manager.

Kathryn Stuart

Kathryn is a UK Athletics Level 2 Coach.   She has been coaching for 8 years and, having gained a degree in Sport Science, she is now working towards her Masters qualification. Kathryn has come through the Junior ranks.

Jackie Timms

Jackie has been coaching for 2 years and holds a UK Athletics Level 1 Coaching Award.