BGGS Athletics: Meet the Coaches

During Term 3, BGGS Athletics Captains, Polly Lawrence (12E) and Sophia Rothwell (12G), will share a series of videos that profile the School’s experienced and dedicated Athletics Coaches.

This week, meet Head Coach, Mr Paul Pearce. Mr Pearce is an international athlete who has competed for Australia in 200 m, 400 m, 4×100 m relay and 4×400 m relay events. His coaching experience has included roles such as National 4×100 m Women’s and 4×400 m Men’s Relay Coach 2019, National Junior Coaching Coordinator (2017-2019), Queensland Reds Sprint Coach 2019, Head Coach World U20 Games 2018, Commonwealth Games Team Coach (Sprints and Para) 2018, and more. Currently, he also trains an Olympic athlete and a World Record-Holder.

Watch the video to learn more about Mr Pearce’s plans for the BGGS Athletics Team in 2021.

Athletics Coaches Spotlight: Mr Paul Pearce