CLUB COACHES

WARREN FUSS (DIRECTOR OF COACHING & (ACADEMY SPRINT COACH) - Athletics Australia Level 2 Club Coach.  

With over 50 years in athletics in SA as an athlete, administrator, and coach, Warren brings a wealth of experience to his role as Director of Coaching at Flinders Athletic Club. Specialising in the 100m, 200m and 400m events, Warren has been instrumental in developing the club’s sprinting program, helping junior athletes particularly improve through his expertise in race preparation, and strategy (400m).

Starting his coaching journey while balancing various administrative roles in Little Athletics and then at Southern Athletics Club, Warren’s passion for coaching grew as he mentored young athletes, including his own sons, to state-level success. Since joining Flinders Academy in 2020, his guidance has been one key to the club’s sprinting success. As Director of Coaching, Warren continues to foster the growth and development of Flinders Athletic Club’s athletes.

JORDAN HARVEY (FLINDERS EDGE HEAD COACH) - Head coach of the Middle, Long Distance & Cross-country group training at Flinders University.

Jordan Harvey first became a member of the Flinders Athletic Club in 2000 after joining the Toby Schreier group in 1999. In his 20 years at the club, Jordan, has competed, and still competes in track, cross country and SAAL events.

Off the field Jordan has held a number of positions with the club and is a Life Member. In February 2018 Jordan was appointed Head Coach (Middle, Long Distance & Cross-country). A role that he takes on enthusiastically and has built a strong team environment.

PAUL SUTCLIFFE (FLINDERS RUN COACH) & ACADEMY (MIDDLE & LONG DISTANCE COACH) - Athletics Australia Level 2 Advanced Middle Distance Coach – particular focus on 800m – 10000m, cross-country, road and recreational running.

Paul joined Flinders training group not long after the clubs creation and competed for the club and undertook some informal coaching. Major achievements were to run for South Australia and ACT on track and road.

Held administrative roles with the club including a first stint as president in 1986 before departing for Canberra to work at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

While in Canberra Paul completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Studies (Sports Coaching) at the University of Canberra (1990-92). A highlight was to undertake practical placement with distance coach Pat Clohesy at the Australian Institute of Sport and did some further informal coaching.

On return to Adelaide and the passing of long time Flinders coach Toby Schreier Paul returned to coaching and administration at Flinders. Since then Paul has undertaken a number of coaching roles and has been president for the past 9 years. Paul is the distance coach at the clubs Academy and coaches other athletes who compete for Flinders.

In recent years, Paul was awarded the 2018 Flinders University Bob Paddick Memorial Award (2018) and the ASA Tony Keynes OAM Volunteer of the Year Award (2020).

ROBERT KILLMIER (FLINDERS EDGE COACH) - Coach of the Middle, Long Distance & Cross-country group training at Flinders University.

Robbie Killmier first became a member of the Flinders Athletic Club in season 2001/02 and has been a member ever since. Robbie was awarded Life Membership in 2015.

Robbie has been a fantastic contributor for the club both on and off the field. Robbie is one of the first to put his hand up to help the club. His was the first coach of the City Bay training squad on Sunday mornings which he did for a number of years.

These days Robbie has become a key component of the coaching panel for Flinders Edge. 

CASSIE BUTSCHEK  (FLINDERS ACADEMY ASSISTANT COACH) - Athletics Australia Level 2 Club Coach. Cassie was appointed assistant coach of develoment for the Flinders Academy squad.