Summer Coaching starts Weds 15 October
Summer Coaching
- The coaching fee is for the whole Summer Season not per session.
- We are unable to offer individual sessions.
- Coaches are available for Private sessions at their respective fees of between $60 and $120 per hour, please arrange this with them directly.
- The coaching is for athletes registered at ESLAC for the 25/26 season only and these coaching options can’t be accessed by non-members.
- We do not offer coaching for Tiny Tots.
Mondays
Monday 20 October 2025 – Monday 16 March 2026 coaching through the school holidays except no coaching Monday 22/12, 29/12, 5/1.
Cost: $240 for the season. The season fee includes the $5 track access fee on Mondays. Athletes can attend any event.
· Sprints and hurdles with Mal 1730-1830 U8 and above
· Throws with Max 1715-1830 U8 and above (shot and discus first then Javelin)
· Long Jump and Triple Jump with Max 1845-1930
Wednesdays
Wednesday 15 October – Wednesday 18 March
NB no coaching through the Public school holidays except coaching will be offered Wed 21/1/26 and Wed 28/1/26 as training for Regionals.
Cost: $190 for the season + (ES Marks gate entry fee payable to Centennial Parklands).
· Sprints and hurdles with Mal 1730 -1830 U8 and above
Fridays (before Little Athletics)
Friday 17 October – Friday 13 March 2026 and only occurs when we have a Friday night event.
Cost: $140 per athlete for the whole season. Athletes can attend any event.
· Shot and Discus with Max 1645-1725 U7 and above
· Javelin with Mal 1640-1730 U11 and above
· Sprints with Club Coach 1645-1730 U6-U8
· Hurdles with Mal 1730 – 1820 U9 and above
· Long Jump and Triple Jump with Max 1730-1820 U9 and above
Other options
- Sprints, middle and distance sessions are run independently by Mike Misson from Speed and Agility (0402 100200). He already coaches many of our sprint and middle distance athletes coaches at the Track on Monday and Wednesday and offers sprint, middle distance and distance sessions. For Mike’s sessions you will need to contact him directly and pay his coaching fees and track entry fees.
- For those seeking distance training options contact Drew.
Payment Details
Pay via card on Friday night to a Little Athletics Representative, or via Bank Transfer below:
- Eastern Suburbs Little Athletics
- BSB: 012241
- Account Number: 254 095 775
If paying by EFT please put your athletes name and the night for which you are paying in the comments field: e.g. $190 Weds Harry Holt or $330 Weds and Fri Harry Holt. Once paid, coaching fees are not refundable.
IMPORTANT
Once paid, please have your name marked off and collect your coaching wrist band from the registration table. This will need to be worn at every coaching session. Replacement wrist bands are $5.
NB Only those that have paid and are wearing their wrist band can attend coaching and the athlete must meet the age criteria.
Meet Our Coaches
ESLAC coaches are available for private one on one sessions. Ask the coaches about the costs of their private sessions.
Coaching questions to Drew Richardson ESLAC President drewarichardson@gmail.com
Mal Baker has been Head Coach at Eastern Suburbs Little Athletics since 2000. He holds a Level 4 Specialist Coaching certificate, one of the highest accreditations available, and focuses on Sprints, Hurdles, Throws, Jumps and Multi-events. He has individually coached numerous athletes from ESLAC to State and National honours and has taken athletes to World Championship and even Olympic competitions. Mal also coaches numerous schools and groups and has been used many times by Little Athletics NSW to run coaching clinics and pre-season promotions. He was one of the two coaches annually appointed to the LANSW State team for the three years, 2000-03 and the team won the national title each of those years. In his spare time, Mal enjoys boxing and, in 2013, won the light-heavyweight masters (over 40) division of the Ringside World Championships in the USA – the biggest amateur boxing tournament in the world. Mal is contactable on 0415 352 068 and horspowr@bigpond.com.
Max Wende is the newest addition to our coaching team, bringing a wealth of experience in Long Jump, Triple Jump, and Javelin. Having been a part of the club since starting in the under-6s. Max has competed and achieved success at both state and national levels across numerous track and field events including Multi Events.
As well as ESLAC, Max also coaches Track and Field at Trinity Grammar School and Ascham. Max is passionate about developing versatility within athletes, helping them build strength and technique to maximise their potential. Coaching is available with Max through the club program on Mondays and Fridays. Max is also available for private sessions. If you are seeking private coaching sessions please contact Max on 0434 240 057 or maxi.wende@gmail.com
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