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Coaching Staff

Ross Browne

CLUB HEAD COACH
Ross Browne: Club Head Coach
Coach Ross is a level 1 certified coach in all events, a level 2 trained coach in all events, and a level 2 certified coach in endurance. Ross has previously coached for the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club, Pacific Academy, and Team BC.  With the Mustangs, Ross has helped develop multiple junior and senior BC high school champions in the sprints, jumps and endurance events. He has also helped guide their Junior Development program, which is the second largest of its kind in the province. Ross helped build Pacific Academy’s track and field program, which went on to win the Junior Boys and Jr Combined Team Championships banners at the BC High School Championship this past year. Ross has represented Team BC as a coach, at the Canadian Cross Country National Championships and has also represented Zone 3 at the BC Summer Games, as a multi-events coach.  Ross currently sits on BC Athletics Junior Development Board, representing Zone 8 (North Central) on a two year term, after previously representing Zone 3 (Fraser Valley).

Cassaundra O’Brien

THROWS COACH
Cassaundra O'Brien: Throws Coach
I have been with PGTF for the past 10 plus years as a coach, athlete and a member of the board. I grew up in Quesnel where I was a track and field athlete, specializing in the throws, for Correlieu Secondary School under Pat Marsh. My favourite throws are the hammer and discus throws. I am trained in sport coach and club coach. I have taken training in wheelchair athletics with specific attention to seated throws. I love track and field and believe in its ability to make any individual stronger as an athlete and a person.

Lauren Matheson

SPRINT COACH
Lauren Matheson: Sprint Coach
I have been a member with the track and field club since 2008, spending 9 years as an athlete, and being a junior development coach since 2012. As a junior development athlete, I ranked 5th place for the BC Athletics All Time Top Ten Performances in the 11 year old girls 60m dash category. In 2012, I ran the fastest 13-year-old girl 200m time for that year in British Columbia. With my 200m time in 2012, I broke a 32 year old record with The Prince George Track and Field Club for the fastest time that a 13 year old girl has run while representing our club. In 2013, I attended the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships for the 100m dash. I also qualified for these Championships in 2015 after taking a year off due to my scoliosis surgery. I attended the 2018 BC Summer Games as one of the assistant coaches for Cariboo-North East (Zone 8). Currently, I am Club Coach trained in Sprints/Hurdles, Endurance, and Jumps, and soon to be certified.

Taigan Wheele

JUMP COACH
Taigan Wheele: Jump Coach
I have been involved track since I was a track rascal. I have been coaching for the past 3 years now. I am sport coach and club coach trained and hope to be certified soon. My favourite events are long jump and 100m sprint. When I'm not at track I'm out pursuing photography.

Sophia Mahmoud

HURDLE COACH
Sophia Mahmoud: Hurdle Coach
I’ve been involved in track for 8 years. I’ve been coaching for 6 years and my favourite event is hurdles. I am trained in sport coach and will be certified next spring. My favourite thing about coaching is making great friendships with the kids and having them look up to you and support you at your own races. When I’m not at the track you can find me hanging out with my friends.

Sadie Bialuski

DISTANCE COACH
Sadie Bialuski: Middle-Distance Coach
I started my track and field journey 12 years ago in the rascals program and have enjoyed moving through the program to seniors where I focused on Long Distance. I’ve been coaching with the club for 5 years now. I am club coach trained, soon to be certified. Distance is my favourite event as it compliments cross country skiing as an off season sport. My favourite thing about coaching any sport is seeing the young athletes build confidence and attain their personal bests. When I’m not at the track you can find me at Otway or teaching piano at my studio.

Lauren Matheson

JD HEAD COACH
Lauren Matheson: Sprint Coach
I have been a member of the PGTF coaching staff since 2012. I have been the head coach of our junior development program for 4 years. Currently, I am Club Coach trained in Sprints/Hurdles, Endurance, and Jumps, and soon to be certified.
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Emma Loog

JR Coach

My name is Emma Loog and I’ve been in track for 7 years. I have been coaching track for 6 years and my favourite event is sprinting 100m. My favourite thing about coaching is seeing all the smiling and determined faces of the young athletes. When I’m not at the track you can find me at nursing school!
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Jordan Bax

JR Coach

My name is Jordan Bax, I’ve been training with PG Track for 7 years. I’ve been coaching for 5 years
and favourite event is distance. My favourite thing about coaching is being a part of and seeing the progression that these young athletes are making, regardless if they are competeting or just trying to be active. When I’m not at the track, you can find me a the gym or the lake.
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Sylvia Masich

JR Coach

My name is Sylvia Masich and I’ve been involved with track and field for my whole life! I’ve been coaching track and field for 8 years as a Rascal/Junior coach. There are some Rascal coaches this year who I coached when they were in Rascals! My favourite events are shot put and discus, but I love watching all of them! My favourite thing about coaching is getting to work and have fun with so many amazing athletes and people. When I’m not at the track, you can find me coaching other sports, skating, riding my bike, or chasing all the fun in town as the CKPG FunChaser!
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Lindsay King

JR Coach

My name is Lindsay and I did track for 12 years. This is my 8th year coaching and my favourite event is hurdles! My favourite part of coaching is having the ability to spread my love for the sport to so many young athletes. When I’m not at the track you can catch me rock climbing or slack lining!
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Lovisha Arora

JR Coach

My name is Lovisha Arora and I’ve been in track and field for 7 years. 3 years in coaching in this field. My favourite event is sprinting and javelin throw. One of the best things about the coaching is to get to know more and more about the track and field and looking for talent from the young youth. Outside of track you can find me playing badminton!
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Caleb Emon

JR Coach

My name is Caleb and I’ve been in track for 6 years. I have been coaching for 3 years and my favourite event is high jump. My favourite thing about coaching is helping kids improve athletically. When I am not at the track you can find me doing gymnastics.
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Brooklyn Stauffer

JR Coach

My name is Brooklyn and I have been in track since 2010. This is my 6th year coaching and my favourite event is the 200m and 400m! My favourite thing about coaching is watching the athletes succeed and have fun, as well as getting to know so many awesome kids each year. When I am not at the track you can find me with friends, out for a run, or working at the YMCA.
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Lizzie Hillhouse

JR Coach

Hi! My name is Lizzie Hillhouse. My first year at PG Track was in grade 4, and this is my first year coaching! My favourite event in track & field is the sprinting. I especially love the 100m and 200m sprints. My favourite thing about coaching is getting to know this really great group of kids! When I’m not at the track you can find me playing the piano.
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Emma Ward

JR Coach

My name is Emma and I’ve been in track for 8 years. This is my first year coaching and my favourite event is sprinting. My favourite thing about coaching is watching the kids grow and have fun at track. When I’m not at the track you can find me playing volleyball or with my friends!
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Morgan Wiebe

JR Coach

Hi I’m Morgan. I have been in track since I was 9 years old, and this is my 3rd year coaching. My favourite event is 80m hurdles. My favourite thing about coaching is seeing the kids having fun and learning new skills. When I’m not at the track you can find me walking my dog.
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Connel Foster

JR Coach

My name is Connel Foster. I have been doing track for 10 years, and this is my second year coaching. My favorite events are running the 1000m and 1200m. I enjoy coaching as I just like helping out. When I’m not at track you can find me skiing or fixing a machine or two.
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Gladdish

JR Coach

My name is Noah Gladdish. This is my second year of Track and Field and I’ve been coaching since April 14th so far! My favourite event is the 1500m and my favourite thing about Coaching is watching the kids learn something new and develop from it. When I’m not on track you can find me editing videos!
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Cash Thompson

Volunteer Coach

My name is Cash Thompson and I’ve been doing track for 5 years and this is my first year coaching. My favorite event is 100m and my favorite thing about coaching is helping kids learn events and see what ones they’re interested in, and when I’m not doing track you can find me mountain biking.
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Hana Liston

Volunteer Coach

My name is Hana and I’ve been doing track for 6 years! This is my first year coaching and my favourite event is high jump. My favourite thing about coaching is meeting all the little kids and when I’m not at the track, you can find me with my best friends!
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Hannah Neukomm

Volunteer Coach

Hi my name is Hannah and I have been doing track for three years and this is my first year coaching track. My favourite event is the 200m dash sprint and my favourite part of coaching is seeing all the kids become friends. When I’m not at the track you can find me at home watching netflix.