Coaches

We have a strong and growing team of coaches at Dacorum AC. Many have international and national level experience. We are also actively developing new coaches through a combination of training and mentoring. Currently, we have 31 coaches of whom 5 are ex-internationals.

Our membership is growing, so if you are interested in coaching (whether you are experienced or looking to start your coaching journey) do get in contact. Further information on the coaching qualification pathway with UK Athletics can be found here.

Deb Keenleyside

Head Coach - Hurdles & 3/400m Coach

Ex-International - UKA Athletics Coach

Deb was a member of the National Hurdles squad 1976-80, won British Universities Champs in 1979 and 1980, finished 3rd in National Champs 1980 and represented GB at 400m Hurdles. Later competed in World and European Masters competitions over 100m Hurdles and at Triple Jump.

Mike Dunphy

Middle Distance Coach

UKA Level 4 Coach

Mike is a UK Athletics Level 4 qualified coach and was a Southern Counties Staff Coach for Middle Distance events.

Winston thomas

Sprints Coach

Ex-International - UKA Level 4 Coach

Winston was World Masters Champion at 400m & 4 x 400m Relay, European Masters Champion 400m & 4 X 400m Relay and also British Masters Champion at 400m, 200m, 400M Hurdles, Decathlon and Pentathlon.

Trevor Ratcliffe

Javelin Coach

Ex-International - UKA Coaching Assistant

Trevor was a founding member of Dacorum and Tring Athletics Club and was World Indoor Masters (M40) Javelin Champion in 2008

He was also a World Masters bronze medallist in 2015, Silver Medallist at the GB Masters in 2020 and represented South of England in 1996.

Rob Deane

Road-Running Coach

UKA Coach in Running Fitness

Rob was a British Colleges medallist at Long Jump, County Champion at Long Jump and Decathlon and had a Top 30 UK ranking for Long Jump. He was also a World Police and Fire Games Volleyball silver medallist

Rob is also Club Chairman.

Rob Wright

Long, Triple & High Jump Coach

UKA Event Group Coach

Rob is a Member of the Dacorum AC road runners and Vets team and is a former Triathlete and Rugby League Player & Coach.

Petra Carroll

Coach for junior Groups (Years 2-7)

UKA Athletics Coach

Petra was County Pentathlon Champion, specialising in Hurdles and High Jump, in 1983 and a County Netball player 1982-1988. In addition to being a UK Athletics Coach, Petra is a qualified Gymnastics & Netball coach

Petra is team manager for U13 boys and girls.

Andy Jackson

Pole Vault Coach

Ex-International - UKA Coaching Assistant

Andy was a GB international pole vaulter having been English Schools and National under 20 champion. Having turned his hand to coaching he was awarded Dacorum Sports Awards Coach of the Year in 2015. He also played rugby for Wasps.

Charlie Rowland

Javelin Coach

UKA Athletics Coach - PE Teacher

Charlie is PE Teacher at Chesham Preparatory School and has coached young athletes aged 10-13 to National standard in High Jump, Javelin, Shot Put and Hurdles.

Celia Findlay

Road Running Coach

Ex-Internationat - UKA Coach in Running Fitness

Celia is a World Masters Silver Medallist for the Marathon and Herts Masters Champion for 5K, 10K & Half Marathon. Her PB for the marathon is 2 hours 56 minutes.

Seb Wadlow

Discus and Development Group

UKA Athletics Coach

Seb is a Hertfordshire Young Leaders Athletics Official
Competes for D and T

Shaun Wall

Shot Put Coach

Shaun is Senior Men indoor and Outdoor County Champion in Shot, twice National Champion Javelin V35, and silver medal National V35 Shot. English Schools Octathalon Finalists. Ex Military and Ex Semi Pro Rugby League player.

Tim Marshall

Steeplechase Coach

UKA Athletics Coach

Tim was Humberside county champion and a steeplechase specialist. As an Under 17 he was twice Bronze medalist in the Northern Counties Steeplechase and a finalist in AAA Champs.