DACORUM AC - Key Persons


Alison Parker

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager
  • Hurdles Coaching Assistant
  • Senior Women Team Manager
Alison was English Schools 400m Hurdles Finalist in 1988, Eastern Counties Champion at 400m Hurdles in 1994 and County Champion at 400m Hurdles, Pentathlon and Sprint Hurdles 1986-1996 Alison still holds a number of Dacorum AC Club Records.

Amber Carroll

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Andy Jackson


Angus Saunders

Job Titles:
  • Junior Cross Country Team Manager

Belinda Williams

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Casper Du Buisson


Celia Findlay

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Veteran Men Team Manager

Charlie Rowland

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Charlotte Ashton


David Stears

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager

Deborah Keenleyside

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head
  • Head Coach - Hurdles & 3 / 400m Coach
Deb was a member of the National Hurdles squad 1976-80, won British Universities Champs in 1979 and 1980, finished 3rd in National Champs 1980 and represented GB at 400m Hurdles. Later competed in World and European Masters competitions over 100m Hurdles and at Triple Jump.

Elaine Emptage - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Vice Chair

Haydn Wiliams

Job Titles:
  • Hurdles Coaching Assistant
Haydn was ranked England no.1 as an U13 (60mH), Eastern Counties U17 Champion (400mH), Herts County U20 Champion (400mH), and England U16 Judo Squad

Ian Wolstencroft

Job Titles:
  • Social Secretary

John Jales

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head

John Slack

Job Titles:
  • Membership

Kelly Du Buisson


Kirsty Russell


Mia Mcintosh

Job Titles:
  • Coaching Assistant
Mia is the British record holder (75mH & 80mH) as well as English Schools Champion and National Champion

Mike Dunphy

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head Coach ( Juniors )

Paul Burton

Job Titles:
  • Statistical Manager

Peter Stansbury

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Media Manager

Petra Carroll

Job Titles:
  • Coach for Junior Groups ( Years 2 - 7 )

Pole Vault

Job Titles:
  • Coach
Andy was a GB international pole vaulter having been English Schools and National under 20 champion. Having turned his hand to coaching he was awarded Dacorum Sports Awards Coach of the Year in 2015. He also played rugby for Wasps.

Ralph Williams

Job Titles:
  • Hurdles Coaching Assistant
Ralph was World Catholic Games U18 Champion (110mH), English Schools U17 & U20 finalist, South of England Bronze medallist and Herts County Champion (indoor & outdoor) 2015-2019

Rhys Rowlands

Job Titles:
  • Senior Men Team Manager

Rob Davies


Rob Deane - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Coach
  • Coaching Coordinator

Rob Salt - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Rob Wright


Seb Wadlow


Selwyn Weekes

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Shaun Wall

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Sophie Routledge

Job Titles:
  • Leader in Running Fitness
Sophie was Herts County Champion over 800m, medallist at County Cross-Country and has a best marathon time of 4hours 15mins

Sue Lowe

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Sylvia Fitzwilliam

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Tim Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Trevor Crichton

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Trevor Ratcliffe

Job Titles:
  • Coach

UKA Athletics

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Coach, Associate UKSCA
Petra was County Pentathlon Champion, specialising in Hurdles and High Jump, in 1983 and a County Netball player 1982-1988. In addition to being a UK Athletics Coach, Petra is a qualified Gymnastics & Netball coach Tim was Humberside county champion and a steeplechase specialist. As an Under 17 he was twice Bronze medalist in the Northern Counties Steeplechase and a finalist in AAA Champs. Selwyn was an enthusiastic 100/200m sprinter until his mid-50s. He is a UKSCA associate member with a special interest in plyometrics & speed. Sue was ranked equal 6 th in UK for junior girls 100m, competed at English Schools (Junior Girls:100m, Senior Girls: 400m) and was Southern Inter-Counties 400m Champion

UKA Coaching

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
Alison was English Schools 400m Hurdles Finalist in 1988, Eastern Counties Champion at 400m Hurdles in 1994 and County Champion at 400m Hurdles, Pentathlon and Sprint Hurdles 1986-1996 Alison still holds a number of Dacorum AC Club Records. Amber was a World Catholic Games 300m Hurdles Bronze medallist in 2015, came 4 th in the 300m Hurdles at the Bedford International Games in 2015, and was County Champion in 2015.

UKA Event

Job Titles:
  • Group Coach
Rob is a Member of the Dacorum AC road runners and Vets team and is a former Triathlete and Rugby League Player & Coach.

UKA Level

Job Titles:
  • Coach