Duane Girton

ATFCA Level 2 Sprints, Speed and Jumps IYCA Y0uth Fitness Specialist Level 2

Duane is the founder and director of the Rapid Speed Academy. Duane has researched and created training programs for youth aged 7 up and has a real passion for sport and athletics and strives to facilitate all athletes of all sports in reaching their maximum potential. He strives to motivate and inspire young athletes to pursue their future with confidence and determination. He enjoys having fun and laughing and treating his young athletes with a nurturing and encouraging coaching mentality.
He has been coaching for the past 3 years and has been very successful in helping young athletes achieve their personal bests every time they compete in their sport or athletic event.
Duane has taken up the head coaching position at the Sandringham Little athletics Club and is also a coach for the Sandringham Seniors Athletics Club. He is currently the Speed & Sprint Coach for the Victorian State Touch Footy team and the South Eastern Saints Cricket Club.
"Coaching is a passion for me, you have to enjoy what you're doing. When I get up every morning all I think about is coaching my young athletes and future sports stars :) down at the track. The thing about being around young people is that it keeps your mind young. You have to coach each kid to be successful as an athlete, team player, as a person and as a model junior citizen. I don't ever want to fall short in any of those things."
His main aim and goal along with his mentors and team is to become one of the most talented and recognised Youth Fitness and Speed specialist academy.

Roy Boyd
ATFCA Level 5

Is one our Level 5 National Hurdles and Sprint Coach and has spent the last 51 Years coaching young athletes across Australia and at the Sandringham Athletic Club with passion and dedication.
He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal earlier this year for his continued contribution to the athletic world.
He was the coach of some of our famous athletes Debbie Flintoff King, Kyle Vander Kuyp, Tamsyn Lewis, Jana Pitman, Jane Flemming, Georgie Clark, Mick Ryan and Rohan Robinson (Once Australia's Record Holder). Roy is part of our team and whilst he may not necessarily be there at all our training clinics and camps you will certainly see and utilise some of his training skills and talents through other members of The Rapid Speed Academy Team.
“What you always try to do is eliminate negative forces."
"The day you stop learning is the day to give it away.”

Cathy Woodruff
ATFCA Level 5, General Nursing Qualification

Is one our Level 5 National Sprints and Jumps Coach and like Roy has also spent a considerable number of years coaching athletes across Australia and has had success with her athletes at State , National & International Levels.

Sinead O'Donovan
Bachelor of Podiatry, Honours Bio mechanics, General Nursing Qualification specialising in Intensive Care

Sinead has a Bachelor of Podiatry with Honours in Bio mechanics and now works as a podiatrist at the Melbourne Sports Clinic.
She invented the Post Pregnancy Recovery Shorts, Post Pregnancy Sports and the Ultimate Sports Shorts for Women, with her sister, Carmella Dumpson who is a fashion designer now living in the USA. 
Originally from Ireland, Sinead O’Donovan, now lives in Port Melbourne. Sinead has worked around the world as a nurse, specialising in intensive care and cardio thoracic units.
Visit: www.recoveryshorts.com.au

Beth Seddon
BA Hons degree in Business Administration,Dip. Sports Therapy, Dip. Massage Therapy, Dip. Personal Training, Certificate 4 Personal Training, Fitness Australia Registered, Senior First Aid and CPR, Chek Golf Bio mechanics coach

A fully qualified sports therapist and personal trainer. Beth has been in the sports and fitness industry for over 8 years. Starting off working for a rugby union team back in England and then moving to Australia to work with Australian rule football teams and club cricket teams. Beth has enjoyed her years of both working with teams and with people on an individual basis.
Beth is the director of Correct Personal Training and Corrective Exercise studio in Black Rock. They work with a full range of different clients and athletes helping them reach their potential and optimize their training programs.
"The benefit and improvement that we see on a daily basis with our clients and watching them achieve their sport and fitness, as well as lifestyle goals, is so rewarding and each day makes me more and more passionate about educating people on getting their bodies working efficiently and effectively through activation, flexibility, stability, functional strength and power techniques."
“Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievement”
Visit: www.correctiveexcercise.com.au

Chris Eather
Personal Trainer, Certificate 3 and Certificate 4 in Personal Fitness

G'day my name is Chris Eather. Chris currently competes for the Sandringham athletics club. His main events are the 100m and 200m sprint races. He wishes to one day make an Australian team. His idols are Daniel Batman, Maurice Greene, Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt..
"I am so excited to be a part of the Rapid Speed Academy Team for the simple reason is that Duane Girton is very passionate about coaching athletics. He is the sort of bloke who you see at the track coaching our Youth dressed in his suit. Duane is determined to help his athletes improve their speed and agility and is very supportive towards his athletes in achieving their goals."

David Stones
Level 2 Sprints and Middle Distance, Bachelor of Economics

David is our Sprints and Middle Distance Coach. David is an accomplished state athlete. David joined the Malvern Harriers in 1994 wanting to run a marathon and have fun. "My first experience on the track in 1996 changed my running career forever as I enjoyed it so much, I competed in every event possible before specialising in the 400M and 800M. One of my proudest achievements is that none of my athletes have suffered injuries due to my training methods".
David's coaching career began in 2002 where his coach mentored him for 12 months. David has been coaching athletes of all ages from 10-70 and distances from 100m to the marathon with several of his key sprinters making it to Victorian State Level.

Peter Jordan
Certificate 3 and 4 Personal Training Qualification and Fitness Australia Registered, Senior First Aid and CPR, Chek Exercise Coach

"Growing up in Cape Patterson just off Phillip Island I was always active, surfing and participating in other outdoor sports. As I became older I developed a strong love of skiing and snow boarding which indirectly, through a serious back injury, led me to my journey down the corrective exercise and postural training path. I am a passionate believer that a strong core and functional strength will lead to greater performance and less injuries. ".
Peter has now been in the health and fitness industry for a number of years and through not only training his individual clients but through his own journey back from injury he has found the crucial role corrective exercise plays and the importance it should be for any athlete or active sports person. A strong core and postural strength awareness is crucial for all sports from beginner to elite level.
“Don’t focus on what you don’t want. Focus on what you do want!”

Alex Kiploks

Alex's athletics career commenced 12 years ago at the Sandringham Little Athletics Club, progressing to the seniors. At the Sandringham Little Athletics Club, Alex achieved Age Group Champion from 1997-2004 seasons.
Alex has achieved various individual and team relay records. Alex is an accomplished athlete, having medalled in the Girls Sport Victoria (G.S.V) from 2003-2008 setting GSV and Victorian relay records. As a member of the Victorian Athletics Team she medalled in the Australian Championships in the years 2002-2007.
"I wish to give back to Athletics, and have become a qualified coach, and working with the Rapid Speed Academy Team and athletes is enjoyable and educational and working with Duane over the last few years has taught me so much. I look forward to being part of the Rapid Speed Academy Team for a long time to come."

Georgia Drover

Has been competing in Athletics since she was 4 years old. Her main events include 100m, 200m and Long Jump and is an accomplished athlete at State and National Levels.
"I am so happy to be a part of the Rapid Speed Academy Team, working with Duane and the team has been great and and we are always learning and improving as athletes and the athletes that we coach through the Academy. I hope to be part of this team for a long time to come"

Stephanie Whittle

Stephanie has been involved in athletics since Under 7's at Sandringham Little Athletics and is currently a competing member of Sandringham Athletics senior club for 3 years. Stephanie is a sprinter and competes in the 100m, 200m and 400m and loves competing in the Long and Triple Jumps.
Stephanie has a passion for coaching young athletes and is a qualified Athletics coach and a qualified Swimming Instructor. Stephanie has been coaching at the Sandringham Little Athletics Club for the last 2 years.
"I wanted to be a part of the Rapid Speed Academy team as I believe in their systems and training for youth. I am passionate about athletics and the team are a fantastic bunch of like minded people working toward a common goal."