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Training Sessions Tuesday afternoons · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location Hamilton Secondary College, Mitchell Park
Open To All registered members
The Team Behind the Team

Meet Our Coaches

Plympton Flyers is fortunate to have passionate, experienced coaches who dedicate their Tuesday afternoons to helping our athletes grow — not just as competitors, but as confident young people.

Samantha Byrnes — Sprints Coach
Sprints
Samantha Byrnes
Sprints Coach

Samantha began her athletics journey with Plympton in the U11s — winning Athlete of the Year, breaking a 100m state record, and setting five club records in the 100m, 200m and 400m that she still holds today.

Her coaching focus is to create an environment where young athletes develop sprinting coordination, build resilience, and understand the intent behind every drill and training session.

Australian Athletics Level 2 Accredited
State Official
Steven Mugge — Throws Coach
Throws
Steven Mugge
Throws Coach

Steve's association with Plympton stretches back to when he first started as an Under 8. A club fixture for decades, he remains one of the most familiar faces at the track — and still holds three club records in shot put and discus.

Steve's coaching philosophy is to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment where young athletes develop their skills and reach their personal best.

Australian Athletics Level 1 Accredited
Life Member
Jack Hodson — Long & Triple Jump Coach
Long & Triple Jump
Jack Hodson
Long & Triple Jump Coach

Jack has been part of the Plympton family since Tiny Tots, competing through to the Under 17s and earning Life Membership along the way. He currently competes for Athletics South Australia, claiming first place in the Under 17s State Championships in 2023 before competing at national level in 2024.

Jack's coaching focus is to build safe, enjoyable and inclusive sessions where young athletes can develop jumping technique and reach their personal best.

Life Member
U17 State Champion 2023
National Competitor 2024
We're growing

Join Our Coaching Team

Plympton Flyers is looking for passionate, qualified parent coaches to inspire the next generation of young athletes. If you have coaching credentials and a love of athletics, we'd love to hear from you.

Friendly, supportive club vibe Flexible weekly or occasional sessions Tuesday afternoons · 5–6 PM Make a real difference
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