About me

My name is Dave Fenton, I’m a husband and father of 2 girls and living in Thornleigh, NSW. I’m passionate about all sports and focused on Athletics and Football (Soccer), in particular for young athletes. My aim is to help athletes reach their potential in a safe and friendly environment. For younger athletes I work with parents and athletes to gauge their potential and what they want to gain from their coaching and work towards these goals.

My main aim for young athletes is always to keep them playing and enjoying sport their whole lives. I also try to teach young athletes about correct nutrition and staying fit and healthy. I’m happy to work with anyone wanting to improve, competitive athletes looking to be their best and kids looking for all round fitness and conditioning. I’m also delighted to work with adults looking for improvements and advice.
My children formerly took part in Hornsby District Little Athletics and currently play football for Thornleigh Thunder and Pennant Hills.

Qualifications / accreditations

  • Athletics Australia
    • Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
    • Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach
    • Level 3 Performance Development Coach
    • Anatomy of Sprinting
    • Community Officiating General Principles
    • RunWest Schools Program Coach
    • IAAF Kids’ Athletics Sporting Schools Coach
  • Football Federation Australia    
    • C Diploma
    • General coaching and fitness  
  • Community Coaching General Principles
    • Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
    • Mental Resilience for Track and Field Athletes
    • Planning Assignment
    • Plyometrics Training
    • Speed Masterclass
    • The Principles of Periodisation
    • IAAF Kids’ Athletics Sporting Schools Coach
  • General
    • Working with Children Check number: WWC1316468E
    • Qualified Member Protection Information Officer
    • Sports Integrity Australia (ASADA) Level 1 and Fundamentals
  • Special Olympics
    • An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Improving Sport for People with an Intellectual Disability  
  • Play by the Rules          
    • PBTRs – Let Kids Be Kids
    • PBTRs – Mini – Walking the Talk
    • PBTRs – Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Sport
    • PBTRs – Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO)
    • PBTRs – Inclusive Coaching
    • PBTRs – LGBTI Inclusive Club
    • PBTR – Child Protection and Safeguarding
    • PBTR – Harassment and Discrimination

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