CoachOwen Westerhout

Coaching

What the sessions are like

Owen coaches sprints, middle-distance, and jumps in Lower Hutt.

Sprint training at Hutt Recreation Ground with Owen Westerhout coaching from the infield
Hutt Recreation Ground, 2026. Photo: Atlebron / Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Group sessions

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the track. Ages 7 and up, working on sprints, middle-distance, and jumps together.

Private coaching

One-on-one if you want more time on speed, technique, or a particular event.

LHAAC squad

Owen is club coach at LHAAC, including the Friday Track Development squad.

Events

  • Sprints
  • Middle-distance
  • Jumps

Background

  • World Athletics CECS Level 1
  • IOC Sport Coaching Certificate
  • Athletics Wellington Sprint Coach of the Year
  • New Zealand Secondary Schools team manager, 2024
  • New Zealand U20 team staff, Australian Championships

He also coaches Hutt Valley Harriers juniors on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at Petone Recreation Ground.

Owen Westerhout in conversation at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships
Australian Athletics Championships, 2026. Photo: Atlebron / Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Get in touch

Email to join a group or book a private session.