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MIKES MOB

ALL THROWS

Mike’s Mob, led by coach Mike Edwards, specializes in all throwing events and supports athletes at every level, from beginners to those pursuing national and international success. The squad includes juniors, seniors, and masters, offering a welcoming environment for athletes transitioning from school or Little Athletics, or returning to the sport later in life.

COACHING TEAM

MIKE EDWARDS OMA

Mike Edwards is a former elite hammer thrower who placed 6th at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth. He went on to become National Hammer Coach (1980–1990) and Team Throws Coach at the 1989 World Cup in Barcelona. He also served as VIS Throws Coaching Coordinator and VTC Throws Coach for 20 years. A founding member of Athletics International, Mike has coached athletes from grassroots to international level and remains a respected leader in Australian throws coaching.

Level 5 Coaching Accreditation

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Duncan Mackinnon Reserve

Cnr North and Murrumbeena Rds

Murrumbeena VIC 3163

PO Box 325, Glenhuntly VIC 3163

Glenhuntly Athletics Club proudly acknowledges the Boon Wurrung/Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we train, compete, and come together.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and we extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are part of our community today.

We recognise the enduring connection of First Nations peoples to the land, waters, and skies, and we celebrate their rich cultures and contributions to sport and community.

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