THE DENMEAD STRIDERS COACHING TEAM

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KEVIN REEVES - HEAD COACH UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 3 COACH

Kev remembers doing time trial runs around his school playing field when he was 8, just for fun, and his first training run at the age of 14. He also remembers being inspired by great runners at that time, and ever since, who have continued to spark his enthusiasm. His interest in fitness has broadened since then to include qualifications in weight-lifting, weight-training, fitness assessment, exercise counselling and aerobics. He has competed at most events from 800 m up to half marathon, on the road, cross country, indoor and outdoor track.  More recently, his coaching development has been enhanced greatly by Sports Science study at University, which incorporates coaching but also sports psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and sports injury, to name but a few. He sees his coaching development as integrated with scientific or mentoring roles which may arise. He completed his level 3 qualification in 2009.

JOHN RATTLEY UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 3 COACH	DENNIS SANDERSON UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 2 COACH	NICK BAKER UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 2 COACH
John first qualified as an athletics coach in 1991, also coaching at another local club. He has progressed through the grades, qualifying for Level 3 in 1999.  In 2001, he was awarded a Diploma in Sports Psychology and in 2002, a Sports Coaching Certificate, both by Newcastle University. John has been a keen runner for many years.	A former Chairman of the Club for many years, Dennis was one of the founder members when it was formed in 1989.  He qualified as a Level 2 Coach in May 2004.  In addition to road races, he is a keen advocate of off-road running and a valuable member of the cross-country team.  As well as the above attributes, Dennis has a wicked sense of humour.	A family man, Nick passed the Level 2 exam in 2004 and in addition to being a Strider's Coach, he also coaches at a  children's running club in Petersfield.  He has been a competitive runner for many years and competes in around 20-25 races a year, including XC. He enjoys the friendly atmosphere and competition at Denmead Striders and hopes to become a better coach through the help and assistance of others at the club. Nick holds the Club's record for the fastest Marathon time of 2:37:59 (London 2008)
SIMON CLARK UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 1 COACH	JULIA REVILL UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 2 COACH	GARY MCCAWLEY UK ATHLETICS LEVEL 1 COACH
Simon qualified as a Level One Coach in December 2007.  He has been a runner for many years and a member of the Club for 5 years.  Simon is a valuable member of our Cross Country and Road Running teams.  In addition to coaching, he has taken on the role of co-ordinating our Striders League.  He also became our Cross Country Representative at the start of the 2007-8 season.  In addition to all this, Simon is still improving on his race times.	Our Club Captain, Julia qualified as a coach in March 2008 and gained her Level 2 status in 2009.  She is an Ultra Distance specialist taking part most weekends in long distance events. She is a valuable member of the Club and a good motivator, always offering encouragement to fellow members. These skills, together with her coaching qualification will especially benefit the new members to the Club to whom Julia always gives a warm welcome.	I started running in 1987 to keep fit. A year or so later I was asked by Dennis Sanderson if I would like to join a new running club which was just starting up in Denmead, the rest as they say is history.  I compete at all distances from 5K upwards and have completed four marathons. I enjoy running off-road and organise off-road runs around the Meon Valley over the Winter. My favourite racing distance is 10 miles.I qualified as a UKA Level 1 coach in May 2009. I am still an active runner, so as well as coaching some sessions I will also be taking part.

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