Coach Profiles

Athletics

• Athletics Australia – Orientation to Coaching – 1998.
• National Athletics Coaching Scheme – Level 1 – Young Athlete – 1999.
• National Athletics Coaching Scheme – Level 1 – Event Specific – Jumps – 2000.
• Nomination – Coach of the Year Award – Little Athletics Coach For 2000 NSW Track and Field Coaches Association &
• Australian Track and Field Coaches Association 2001 Mondo Congress Runaway Bay, Queensland.
• Little A’s Age Manager since 1998.
• National Athletics Coaching Scheme – Level 2 – Young Athlete – 2002
• NSW School Championships – 100m and High Jump – 1967-1970.

Rugby League

• Trainer, conditioner and assistant coach – Macquarie University R.L.F.C. – Uni Cup 1978 -1985.
• Trainer and conditioner – Belrose R.L.F.C – Manly A Grade & SG Ball – 1981-1983.
• Trainer and conditioner – North Sydney R.L.F.C. – Presidents Cup, Reserve Grade and First Grade – 1986 -1988.
• Trainer and conditioner – Wentworthville R.L.F.C. – Metro Cup – 1989 -1991.
• As a player won several premierships playing in Western District Business Houses and University Cup – 1974 -1978.
• As a Committee member held several positions including Secretary and Vice President over 13 years and was awarded Life Membership of M.U.R.L.F.C.

Rugby Union

• Trainer, conditioner and assistant coach – Kings Old Boys – NSW Suburban Rugby
  Union 1996, 2001, 2002 & 2003.
• As a player won several premierships playing for Dundas Valley United alongside
  players such as Ray Price (dual International) and Lance Walker (International).
• Played for R.A.A.F. in Laverton, Victoria.Other sporting interests include Tennis and Water Skiing.

Athletics

• National Athletics Coaching Scheme – Level 1 – Middle Distance Running & Walks.
• Joined Hills District Little Athletics in 1987 – Coaching Walks since 1992
  and Middle Distance Running since 1995.
• Level 2 (B Grade) – Track and C Grade – Walks.
• Senior Athletics – B Grade – Track and Throws
• C Grade Technician – Walks and Jumps

Personal Achievements

• Life Member of Hills District Little Athletics.
• Vice President – 1999/2000 till 2001/2002.
• Official @ World Transplant Games – 1997 – Sydney.
• Official @ World Wheelchair Games – 1999 – Christchurch, NZ.
• Official @ Sydney Olympics – 2000 – Call room.
• Official @ Sydney Paralympics – 2000 – Track Umpire.
• Official @ Assistant Track Referee – World Veteran – 2001 – Brisbane.
• Official @ Assistant Call Room Manager – Goodwill Games – 2001 – Brisbane.
• Official @ Track Umpire – IAAF Grand Prix Final – 2001 – Melbourne.
• Official @ Chief Track Umpire – Australian University Games – 2001 – Sydney.
• Official @ All Australian National Championships for Open, Under 20 & Under
  Age (14,16,18) since 1997.
• Official @ All Australian Championships for Athletes with a Disability since
  1997. Southern Cross Games 1995 & 1999.

Rugby League

• Played for Blacktown C.Y.O. – 1971-1974. Premiers – 1971,1972 & 1974.

Baseball

• Coached Under 14 Baseball – 1994-1995
• Played Baseball – 1994-1995.

Gridiron

• Played 1986-1992. ( Played Offence – Centre, Right Guard and Left Tackle )
• Received Most Valuable Player in 1986 and 1992.
• Played for The Hills Eagles and Ryde Spartans.
• State AA Champions – 1990
• Runners Up – AAA Division – 1988.
• Runners Up – Spring Comp. – 1987.

Athletics

• March 2018 Athletics Australia, Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
• August 2018 Athletics Australia, Level 2 Intermediate Club Coach
• March 2019 Aust. Strength & Conditioning Assoc., Undertaken Level 1 Coaching Theory & Practical Coaching Skills Course
• June 2018 PBTR, Harassment & Discrimination Certificate, Completion

Member of Australian Track and Field Coach’s Assn (ATFCA) and Athletics Australia (AA)

Currently a Level 3 Athletics specialising in Sprints and Jumps.

Operating Total Coaching Solutions – Now Hills Athletic Academy, for 7 years

Howard has conducted many , speed and agility programmes with many sporting organisations , schools and individuals. Played and coached Touch football for over 30 years and is also a current qualified touch football referee.

Sports currently qualified and involved in are:

• Athletics – 15 years Level 3 Sprints & Jumps
• Speed , agility, coordination – 7 years Level 3 ATFCA , Level 1 Iyca
• Gymnastics – 7 years Level 1
• Rugby League/union – 7 years Level 1
• Cricket – 7 years Level 1
• First Aid – 5 years Level 2

Member of Australian Track and Field Coach’s Assn (ATFCA) and Athletics Australia (AA)