Meet Our Coaches

Ryan Dowling
Technical Director | Track & Field
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Number: WWC0799726E (EXP: 15 Nov 2027)
Master the Art of Sprinting and Hurdling.
Ryan combines the discipline of an elite athlete with a passion for youth development. With a Grad. Dip. in Sports Management (Talent Identification), he applies science-based methodologies to identify and nurture athletic potential.
Combined Events Specialisation:
Ryan leads the Academy’s multi-event program (Pentathlon/Heptathlon). This discipline demands exceptional time and effort. Ryan operates on a "No Excuses" basis—comprehensive results are simply not possible without total dedication to the required training load. No PoleVault experience - otherwise can address the other 9 Decathalon events.
His expertise is trusted across the community, driving development programs for Northern Suburbs Little Athletics, Balmain & Inner West Athletics, alongside school coaching roles at SCEGGS Darlinghurst and St. Pius.
Elite Performance History:
- 110m Hurdles: 13.65s (International Competitor)
- Sprints: 100m (10.27s) / 200m (20.80s)
- 2025 Australian Masters Athlete of the Year
Committee Role: Committee Member | Club Secretary of Local Athletics Club

Ashley McMahon
Technical Director | Data & Performance
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Number: WWC1234567
Speed that Lasts. Decisions Driven by Data.
Ashley proves that consistency is the key to performance. With a remarkable 16 consecutive years running sub-11 seconds (100m) between ages 29-45, he understands the science of durability.
As an ICT Database Specialist for Athletics NSW, Ashley brings a unique analytical edge to the academy. He oversees our predictive modelling and athlete screening, ensuring every training load is calculated for maximum adaptation.
Career Highlights:
- 100m: 10.65s | 200m: 22.03s (Double World Masters Silver Medallist)
- World Masters Gold: 4x100m Relay (2024)
- Strength: NSW State Champion in Olympic Lifts
Committee Role: Member | President | Vice President | Secretary
Partner with Maximum Effort
Elevate your school or club athletics program with our specialist coaching services. We provide professional support for:
- School Sport Programs: Curriculum-aligned athletics coaching for primary and secondary students.
- Club Workshops: Specialist clinics for sprints, jumps, and strength conditioning.
- Coach Mentoring: Professional development for your PE staff or club volunteers.
- Elite Athlete: Reach out and lets collaborate
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