Coaches
Ian Morton – Throws, Pole Vault and Head Coach
Ian has coached throws for the past 20 years, and is certified NCCP Club Coach in Throws. He has much knowledge in all throwing events, but specializes in Discus, Hammer and Shot Put. Ian spent several years with Laurel Creek Track Club, 8 years with the University of Waterloo, and successfully ran Waterloo Athletics Club for four years. For the past 5 years Ian has also added Pole Vault coaching to his repertoire and is Club Coach trained in Jumps. Ian has been able to coach three vaulters to OFSAA, as well as having 5 vaulters qualify for National u18 and u16 Championships.
His throwers have found great success, including at USports, OFSAA, Athletics Ontario, and Athletics Canada championships. He has had numerous finalists and a number of medalists as well across all competitions. He has coached three athletes to national medals, and numerous top 8 finishes.
He continues to focus on respect, fair play, and fun, while pushing athletes to achieve goals and new successes through hard work, skill development, and perseverance.
Nathan Good – Sprints & Hurdles
Nathan is a teacher at St. Marys DCVI, and has built a powerhouse track program at the small Avon Maitland school. Nathan has coached track for his entire teaching career, and also works hard to build students fitness levels and confidence.
Nathan has specialized in Sprints and Hurdles, as well as having experience coaching jumps. Nathan has had some very good success in recent years teaching hurdles to students. His hurdlers have continued to improve, and are knocking on the door of OFSAA. Nathan’s focus on speed, power and overall fitness has helped to improve all athletes in the DCVI track program, especially his hurdlers and sprinters.
Megan Dale – Distance & Cross Country Running
Megan is a recent graduate from Western University and is continuing her education there in the Bachelor of Education program.
Megan has been a life long runner who began competing in early elementary school and continued through high school. She has competed in multiple cross country and track meets at the provincial level. Through university she enjoyed competing for the Western University Triathlon Team.
Megan has been focusing on 5-10km racing and triathlons. She is passionate about working with youth and creating an enjoyable experience for all runners.
Leam Hughes – Distance & Cross Country Running
Tom Haffner – Distance & Cross Country Running