Phil Baker
Junior Coach
One of the founding members Chichester Runners and a leading light on the Sussex Athletics scene for many years. Phil is still very active as a junior coach and team manager and can often be seen in Oaklands Park, either leading training or signing up promising runners.
Will Broom
Run Leader
Will joined Chichester Runners as a junior and, like many others, was coached by Phil Baker. He enjoys some impressive PBs on the track, but most importantly, he never misses an opportunity to remind you of his Year 5 Corporate Challenge record. After spending some time abroad, Will returned to Chichester, where he began coaching the older junior group. You can usually spot him at cross-country races wearing an orange hat.
Jo Corbett
Coaching Assistant
Jo has been part of Chichester Runners for over 30 years, joining the club in 1994. For many years, he was a keen middle-distance runner, but more recently he has moved on to longer distances and even the occasional marathon—though he still steers clear of cross country! Over this time, Jo has had the privilege of learning from some outstanding coaches and athletes. He now looks forward to sharing that knowledge with junior athletes, helping them enjoy the sport and make the most of their talent.
Helen Dean
Junior Coach
Helen is an active runner who regularly competes on behalf of the club. She is also a Junior coach and an official ‘Starter’ at athletics meetings. Helen has been a member of the club since 2013 and enjoys watching the juniors grow in confidence and ability during her weekly sessions
Gemma Corbett
Coaching Assistant
Gemma has always been a keen runner, regularly representing her school in cross country and on the track. In more recent years, she has competed on the roads, preferring flat 10k’s, half marathons and marathons over anything that involves mud! Gemma has coached adults for many years but with decades of primary teaching experience, would now love to use her skills and knowledge to encourage junior athletes.
Andy Frampton
Coaching Assistant
Andy is part of the coaching team supporting our Juniors on a Monday evening. Coming to running later in life as a way to keep fit with his own young children, Andy has also been Event Director for Chichester Junior Parkrun since 2018.
Amanda Godfrey
Junior Coach
Amanda has competed in track and field and cross country since she was 13, winning County medals in various events. Within the club, Amanda mainly works with the juniors, coaching throws, jumps and running. She is also a regular leader at our Couch to 5k programme and runs our summer track sessions for seniors wanting to improve their speed over 5k and 10k.
Andy Hall
Junior Coaching Coordinator
Andy grew up in the area, attending Bishop Luffa School, and was a member of what was then Bognor & Chichester AC in the 70’s and early 80’s. Returning to the region in 2016 he rejoined the club to help coach Junior athletes. A UKA Licensed Coach with Throws speciality. He is now the Junior Coaching Co-ordinator, and can still be found in a corner of the fields at Bishop Luffa making large holes in the rugby pitch!
Matt Jolly
Coaching Assistant
Matt has always enjoyed running, regularly representing his primary and secondary schools in both track and cross country running and currently competes in everything from 5km to ultra marathons and triathlons. He is a self employed trainer who has been teaching and coaching a variety of sports for over 20 years.
Sean Rainey
Coaching Assistant
Sean has a passion for running and mental health. He took up fitness aged 49, doing several 50km & 100km hikes for charity and becoming a trek master to help other hikers. Since joining Chi Runners in 2022, Sean’s running has come on leaps and bounds and he has become a qualified Run Leader and Coaching Assistant. Sean is a mental health first aider and trainer, the club’s mental health champion and a mental health ambassador for EA, at national level.
Paul Ford
Coaching Assistant
Nicky Hill
Coaching Assistant
Martin McBride
Coaching Assistant
