Athletics Coaching in Cairns

At ASPIRE Cairns, we're more than just a training squad—we're a community dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential. Our program is designed for long-term development, focusing on building speed, strength, agility, and resilience to prepare athletes for success at every level, from grassroots to elite competition.

What Sets Us Apart
  • Personalized Coaching: Every athlete is unique, and so is their journey. We create individualized training plans tailored to each athlete’s goals, strengths, and areas for growth, ensuring targeted development and continuous progress.

  • Team-Driven Environment: We believe that success thrives in a strong team culture. Our athletes train together, push each other, and celebrate wins as a squad. This supportive environment fosters accountability, motivation, and lifelong friendships.

  • Small Group Focus: With intentionally small group sessions, we ensure personalized attention while maintaining the energy and camaraderie of a team setting. This approach helps athletes stay engaged, motivated, and committed to their goals.

  • Holistic Development: Performance isn’t just about physical ability. Our training also emphasizes mental toughness, goal setting, and leadership skills, shaping well-rounded athletes ready to excel both on and off the track.

Our Philosophy

At ASPIRE Cairns, we’re committed to more than just athletic performance. We strive to instill discipline, resilience, and a love for the process, helping athletes develop not just as competitors but as confident, determined individuals. Our approach is guided by the latest sports science, with a focus on optimizing biomechanics, reducing injury risk, and maximizing long-term growth.

Meet the Coach

Brendan Peeters is a passionate World Athletics coach with over three decades of experience as both an athlete and a coach. His journey in athletics began as a junior athlete representing Queensland and Australia, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to the sport.

After his early years in the sport, Brendan balanced his professional growth with his passion for athletics, eventually specializing in the decathlon. One of the highlights of his athletic career was leading Australia's Track and Field team as captain at the 2008 Oceania Games, where he proudly claimed a gold medal.

Shifting into coaching sparked a fresh passion for Brendan. He finds great joy in helping young athletes discover and develop their potential. Brendan is especially passionate about creating opportunities for kids from regional areas, ensuring they have access to quality coaching and the chance to thrive in athletics. His lasting love for track and field shapes his coaching style, and he's committed to guiding the next generation of athletes to reach their goals and excel in the sport.