INCLUSIVE ATHLETICS
TRAINING SQUAD
Meet The Coaching team
Head Coach: Matt Rawlings
Matt Rawlings is a skilled para-athletics coach from Baulkham Hills, NSW who is passionate about improving the lives of people with a disability through sport.
He offers Track Training, Strength & Conditioning Programs and Remote Coaching Programs upon request. NDIS Funding is also able to be used in some cases.
ABOUT MATT
A previous high-performance athlete himself, Matt has developed a passion for coaching and coached athletes through school, regional, state and international level.
He develops a strong connection with each athlete as many of his athletes will vouch for. He also works for a NDIS Disability Service Provider, with Athletics NSW, coaches a soccer team and assists with the training of a rugby league team outside of this role, but is very dedicated to Team Zip!
EVENTS & FEES
Matt specialises in para-athlete sprints & jumps coaching, but is happy to coach athletes of all abilities in all events from sprints, middle distance, hurdles, and more!
Eligible para-athletes may also be able to use NDIS funding for sessions or transport, contact Matt for more information.
ACCREDITATIONS
- IAAF Kids' Athletics Coach
- Para-Athletics Coach
- Level 2 Development Coach
- Certificate 3 in Fitness
- Certificate 4 in Fitness & Personal Training
- First Aid and CPR Qualified
- Level 1 Sports trainer
ROLES/EXPERIENCE
- Athletics NSW Para Liason Co-ordinator
- Day Program Manager at Therapy Care
- Coach of Workers FC 30+ Women's Soccer Team
- Previously liaised with the NSW Institute of Sport
- Para-athlete coach for Athletics NSW Target Talent Program for 10 years
- Has worked with Racing NSW, International Association of Sport for Para-Athletes (INAS) & more
Assistant Coaches
Stephanie Schweitzer
Having previously represented Australia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and in other international athletics events such as the INAS and World Para-Athletics Championships, this talented all-rounder has now developed a passion for coaching.
She has been an athlete in Team Zip since its creation and now enjoys supporting the next generation of para-athletes in her free time.
ACCREDITATIONS
- Level 1 Athletics Coach
- Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Certificate 3 in Fitness
- Certificate 4 in Fitness & Personal Training
Ron Rawlings
Also a previous high-performing athlete himself, Ron is the father of Head Coach Matt Rawlings. He has had a lifelong passion for coaching and has helped coach Team Zip since its creation.
Ron has developed a connection to each of Team Zip's athletes and enjoys assisting with coaching where possible/needed.
ACCREDITATIONS
- IAAF Kids Athletics coach,
- Level 3 Advanced Coach
- Para-athletics Coach
CONTACT
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Coach Matt Rawlings.
Tel: 0402 233 577 Email: zip_zip1@hotmail.com
