Your Coaches
John May : Head Coach, & Hurdles/Sprints
John has been with the Cougars for over 30 years, starting as a parent, then taking on the role of president for 20 years.
Through his ongoing mentorship with lead coaches throughout Canada & North America, John has achieved a very high level of coaching skill & experience. Hundreds of athletes have achieved provincial, national & international teams due to John's guidance. He is also your guide to the world of post-secondary athletics scholarship opportunities.
Graham Morfitt : President, Throws Coach (primarily javelin)
Graham has been competing in track & field for over 40 years, and has been coaching the javelin for over 20 years. He is a 7-time Canadian Open Championships medallist in the javelin and currently holds 3 Canadian age group records. A member of Canada's 1986 World Junior, 1994 Commonwealth Games, 1995 FISU Games, & 2001 Francophone Games Teams.
Kathleen Smits : Sprints & Hurdles Coach, JD Coordinator
Kathleen is a former Cougars athlete turned Cougars parent. Her own achievements include being a stand-out at the provincial & national level in the hurdles & javelin. Kathleen's training in education & athletics is invaluable in guiding our practice sessions, and managing our young athletes at our local Island competitions.
Lindsey Kanary (York) : Jumps Coach
Lindsey's history in the sport centres around the spectacular Pole Vault event. She has been instrumental in the strong success of Cougars athletes in both the horizontal & vertical jumps.
Antonie Scholtz : Jumps & Multi-Events Coach
Antonie is a discus thrower turned decathlete, having reached the national level in both disciplines. We are very fortunate to have his strong knowledge of most track & field events on hand for our multi-event athletes.
Chantal Morfitt : Assistant JD Circle Throws Coach
Chantal is one of our senior athletes who can't help but pay-it-forward. A bronze medallist in the hammer at the 2018 BC Summer Games, and BC Champion that same year, she always draws a keen crowd of young throwers to our hammer/discus cage for excellent training sessions.
John May : Head Coach, & Hurdles/Sprints
John has been with the Cougars for over 30 years, starting as a parent, then taking on the role of president for 20 years.
Through his ongoing mentorship with lead coaches throughout Canada & North America, John has achieved a very high level of coaching skill & experience. Hundreds of athletes have achieved provincial, national & international teams due to John's guidance. He is also your guide to the world of post-secondary athletics scholarship opportunities.
Graham Morfitt : President, Throws Coach (primarily javelin)
Graham has been competing in track & field for over 40 years, and has been coaching the javelin for over 20 years. He is a 7-time Canadian Open Championships medallist in the javelin and currently holds 3 Canadian age group records. A member of Canada's 1986 World Junior, 1994 Commonwealth Games, 1995 FISU Games, & 2001 Francophone Games Teams.
Kathleen Smits : Sprints & Hurdles Coach, JD Coordinator
Kathleen is a former Cougars athlete turned Cougars parent. Her own achievements include being a stand-out at the provincial & national level in the hurdles & javelin. Kathleen's training in education & athletics is invaluable in guiding our practice sessions, and managing our young athletes at our local Island competitions.
Lindsey Kanary (York) : Jumps Coach
Lindsey's history in the sport centres around the spectacular Pole Vault event. She has been instrumental in the strong success of Cougars athletes in both the horizontal & vertical jumps.
Antonie Scholtz : Jumps & Multi-Events Coach
Antonie is a discus thrower turned decathlete, having reached the national level in both disciplines. We are very fortunate to have his strong knowledge of most track & field events on hand for our multi-event athletes.
Chantal Morfitt : Assistant JD Circle Throws Coach
Chantal is one of our senior athletes who can't help but pay-it-forward. A bronze medallist in the hammer at the 2018 BC Summer Games, and BC Champion that same year, she always draws a keen crowd of young throwers to our hammer/discus cage for excellent training sessions.