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Our Coaching Team
At Ormeau, we believe quality coaching makes all the difference. Our team of qualified coaches is passionate about helping every athlete reach their potential — from first-timers to state competitors. We also actively support members who want to get into coaching themselves, with pathways available through Little Athletics Queensland.
Our coaches are further supported by specialist coaches who join us throughout the season to work with athletes in specific events such as race walking — ensuring our kids get access to experienced, event-specific expertise.
Lance Faulkner
Head Coach
Lance has been involved in athletics coaching for over 20 years, working with athletes across sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles and combined events. He currently coach school-aged athletes through both school and private squad settings, with a focus on developing strong movement skills, confidence and long-term athletic development. What Lance enjoys most about Little Athletics is seeing young athletes improve, challenge themselves, make friends and build a genuine love of the sport.
Coaching qualifications & accreditations:
Athletics Australia Level 4 High Performance Coach — Sprints, Jumps and Throws
ASCA Level 2 Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Master of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Human Movement Science
Sonia Fabian
Senior Coach
Sonia started athletics when she was nine at Helensvale Little Athletics and instantly fell in love with the sport. Sonia completed her first coaching course at 16 and has been coaching ever since, specialising in throws while loving working with athletes across every event. In that time Sonia has coached at every level, from grassroots and beginners through to national medallists and international representatives, across both able-bodied and multi-class athletics. What Sonia loves most is that athletics has an event for everyone, whatever your background, and she truly believes everyone has a home in athletics for life.
Coaching qualifications & accreditations:
Athletics Australia Level 3 Throws Coach
Athletics Australia Level 1 & 2 Jumps Coach
Athletics Australia Level 1 & 2 Sprints & Hurdles Coach
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Nate Ellington
Junior Coach
Nate came up through the Wolf Pack and is now in his final year of school while also working on his Level 2 Development Coach qualification. He brings speed, energy and enthusiasm to sprints.
Alyssa Jenkins
Junior Coach
Alyssa is a former Wolf Pack athlete in her final year of school and is working towards completing her Level 2 Development Coach qualification. Alyssa enjoys coaching our youngest athletes.
Hayden Sperling
Junior Coach
Hayden is an ex-Wolf Pack athlete working on completing his Level 2 Development Coach qualification. Hayden loves the technical side of javelin and can't wait to pass on his knowledge & experience to our athletes.
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