Running Club
The Athletes Academy is a Boland Athletics accredited athletics club based in Stellenbosch.
The main aim of this athletics club is to ensure that athletes are equipped to compete at the highest level. They have the opportunity to develop their running and have access to excellent coaches, trainers, and facilities within the Stellenbosch environment.
Besides daily training, there is a monthly time trial that takes place from Stellenbosch Hoerskool. The Athletes Academy hosts several track and cross country events during the year.
Our Coaches
We have a dedicated and highly qualified team whose passion is to develop and educate young South African Athletes to achieve their full potential.
Ernie Gruhn
HEAD COACH Endurocad
SAAAU Level 1 coach
Zola Budd-Pieterse
MIDDLE DISTANCE COACH - Schools
ASA Level 2 coach
Nolene Conrad
COACH
ASA Level 2 coach
Jacques Jansen van Resnsburg
COACH & CONDITIONING
Degree in exercise physiology
Tanya Carstens
COACH
ASA Level 3
THE EVENTS TEAM
Janet Welham
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Chris Welham
OPERATIONS
Ruth Robertson
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Coaching, Workshops & Mentorship
All athletes who are part of this program receive specialised coaching and attend workshops and mentorship to boost their elite athlete focus.
Events & Time Trials
Athletic performances are facilitated with special Middle Distance Events, where the athletes are able to perform against competive fields. Time Trials are set up to ensure weekly events and entry into chosen events are ensured.
Sunday Club Long Runs
Day: Every Sunday
Time : 08:00
Venue: Stellenbosch High School , Cape Crusade Coffee Shop
Distance: Decided on the day
Get in Touch. Get Involved
Endurocad was established in 2013, it is a non-profit company [Registration number: 2011/14068/08, PBO Number: 930/045/923] that is 18A certified
ADDRESS
P.O.BOX 3016
Matieland
Stellenbosch
7602
Call Us
+27 (21) 8618251