Volunteers – Junior Section

Phil Baker

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.

Amanda Godfrey

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

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!

Helen Dean

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

Paul Ford

Paul Ford

Coaching Assistant

Nicky Hill

Nicky Hill

Coaching Assistant

Martin McBride

Martin McBride

Coaching Assistant