Bio
Martin Sheppard
Martin has been coaching for twenty plus years and has coached from little athletics up to national champions, with over a dozen national podium finishes in the past six years.
Focusing on encouraging athletes to get the best out of themselves in the high jump, with girls jumping from 1.45m to boys over 2m. As long as the athlete is prepared to work she or he will fit into the group.
Martin welcomes people to his group who are prepared to train hard and be committed, even if that is only one night a week. His training is based around improving the dynamic power of athletes and has a strong focus on technique and use of plyometrics to increase strength and power.
Qualification: Level 3 Specialist Coach – high jump
Accreditations
Certificate of Currency 2024-25
Accredited
Level 3 Performance Coach
Accredited
Specialisation - Jumps
Accredited
Coaching
Club
Athletics Essendon
Training Times
Monday and Wednesday 5.45 -7.30pm and other days as agreed in the group
Training Fees
Donation to local charity
Training Location
Moonee Valley Aths Track
Events Coached
- High Jump