Our Coaches

Geoff Henry
Childrens Coach
Geoff Henry I have coached athletics for more than 45 years. I am an Official and Coach trainer in all disciplines, but cater mainly for...

Geoff Henry
Childrens Coach
I have coached athletics for more than 45 years. I am an Official and Coach trainer in all disciplines, but cater mainly for Children these days. I hold Children’s training sessions down at the Newtown Track on Saturday mornings @ 11.30am over the summer and from the Wellington Harrier Athletic Club’s clubrooms on Mt Victoria over the winter.
- Phone:027 442 5439
- Email:ghenry@actrix.co.nz

Julie Richards
Junior Females Coach
I'm an athletics New Zealand accredited coach. I coach a College-age squad of female athletes, many have won National medals at middle distance,...

Julie Richards
Junior Females Coach
I’m an athletics New Zealand accredited coach. I coach a College-age squad of female athletes, many have won National medals at middle distance, cross country and country road.
We have fun while working hard, focusing on quality training over quantity, doing the right things to be successful.
Training is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Happy to advise and help new students into the group.
- Phone:0212959026
- Email:juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk

Steve Plowman
Coach
Steve Plowman I’m in my 41st year of coaching and have coached runners from absolute beginners through to those who have had success internationally. I...

Steve Plowman
Coach
I’m in my 41st year of coaching and have coached runners from absolute beginners through to those who have had success internationally. I draw from a variety of influences – NZ and international –one of whom was legendary NZ coach Arthur Lydiard (who coached me for several years). I will be forever grateful to Arthur and other top coaches, researchers and physiologists who have shared their knowledge with me over a long period of time. I think you’re always learning as a coach. I coach a squad which is limited to a maximum of 10 runners. I also run a training session at Newtown Park year round. Just turn up ready to run at 8.00 a.m. and everyone is welcome. Contact details:
- Email:nzrunningcoach@gmail.com

Mark Te Punga
Coach
Mark Te Punga Focuses on long distance (up to marathon) and masters athletes. Started coaching junior high school athletes in Japan (track and ekiden/road relay)...

Mark Te Punga
Coach
Focuses on long distance (up to marathon) and masters athletes.
Started coaching junior high school athletes in Japan (track and ekiden/road relay) in the early 1990s.
Training approach strongly influenced by over 10 years racing in Japan (group long runs, using the track for speedwork for road races, training at different speeds and distances to prepare for racing without hitting the wall)
Happy to prepare training/racing schedules for both social and high level athletes
Currently WHAC Mens 50s coordinator
Goal for 2019 – Getting WHAC Masters teams in top shape for the National Road Relays in Feilding in October.
- Phone:04 476 0304
- Email:marktepunga@hotmail.com