Coaching Staff

Bradley Matheson

Head Coach, Sprints - Senior

yorkutrackclub@gmail.com

NCCP# 1183332

Bradley is an NCCP Performance coach (level 3) in the sprints and hurdles and started working with the York University Track and Field Club in the summer of 2013.  Before joining the club, Bradley trained and competed for the York University Lions Varsity team for 5 seasons in the combined events and in 2013 graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Bradley currently coaches Senior Sprints program and the York Lions Varsity Sprints program.

Raymond Rudder

Jumps - senior

drudder@yorku.ca

NCCP# 5849629

Raymond Rudder is the Head Coach for the York Lions Track & Field and Cross Country program. He joined the Lions coaching staff in 2015 to work with the multi-event athletes. He comes to York with a wealth of experience working with professional sports teams and Olympic, World and collegiate athletes, as well as implementing youth development programs to successful elite junior athletes.

 
Rudder has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport from the International School of Physical Education and Sport in Cuba in 2006, and a master’s degree in management science from the Indiana Institute of Technology in 2014. He is also an IAAF Academy Level 5-certified chief coach and completed an internship at the IAAF High Performance Regional Development Center in Havana in the horizontal jumps.

Arye rosenoer

Pole vault - senior

NCCP# 1005115

Ayre is an Athletics Performance Coach with a multitude of experience, coaching numerous athletes at the International level. He also coaches Pole Vault for the York Lions and has produced numerous CIS/USPORT national medallists and champions during his time with the team.

Nathan Stern

Throws - Junior development

Nathan joined the club in 2017 to work with Junior Athletes. He also works with the York Lions as an assistant coach in the throws. Nathan’s has developed a high performance Junior Development group that continually produces National caliber athletes year after year, producing OFSAA, National, and New Balance Nationals Finalists and Medalists in the throws.
While a student at Mount Mercy University (Iowa), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree, Nathan was NAIA All-American and two time MCC Conference Champion in the Shot Put. Nathan is the school record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put at Mount Mercy University. Nathan also holds a Master of Social Work degree from U of Toronto.

Addison De La Cruz

Sprints - Junior Development

NCCP# 6369553

Addison has been coaching the junior development group since 2018 as an NCCP-trained club coach specializing in sprints and hurdles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion, and a personal training certification from the NSCA. Addison’s coaching experience includes guiding several athletes to provincial medals. Currently Addison also competes at the National Level in the 100 & 200m events.

Ryan Vickers

Hurdles - Junior Development

NCCP# 6662851

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Corey Braithwaite

Jumps - Junior Development

NCCP# 6268566

Corey joined the YUTC coaching staff in 2017 and primarily works with the jumpers/multis. Before coaching with the club, he competed for York as a sprinter. Corey has developed a number of junior athletes at the provincial and national level. He has coached a number of junior athletes to national titles and podium finishes. Corey did his Sociology degree at York. He is NCCP Performance Coach in Jumps.

Placide Ilunga

Jumps - Junior Development

NCCP# 6288964

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Diana Boa

MTA

NCCP# 6306196

Diana joined the coaching staff for the MTA group in the fall of 2018 moving from being a mentor coach to leading the group. She is a former York Lions sprinter and has competed for the Women’s track team at the USPORT Championships in the 4x200m in both her years with the team.

Sonia Gaskin

MTA

NCCP# 6901774

Sonia is a seasoned Barbadian middle distance runner. She has achieved notable accomplishments throughout her career. She is honored to have secured the bronze medal at the 2018 CAC Championship in the 800m, emerged as a 4 time Barbados national champion and consistently reached finals at prestigious events such as NACAC Championships, the 2019 Pan Am Games and the NCAA Championships. Sonia’s affiliation with the YUTC Club spans 7 years during which she has consistently demonstrated exceptional performances and unwavering dedication. As a dedicated volunteer coach, Sonia passionate about working with young athletes and instilling in them the true meaning of sportsmanship.

Mary Egbo-Egbo

Jumps - Junior Development, Senior

NCCP# 5829243

Mary joined the Club in 2016 to work with the MTA athletes and has been coaching the Junior development jumps program since 2017.  She also works with the York Lions as an assistant coach in the Jumps.  Before working with the Club, she was an accomplished jumper. In 2003 and 2004, she was the Canadian Junior Champion in the Triple Jump and competed for the University of Northern Iowa Panthers during her undergraduate degree.  She remains ranked, at Northern Iowa, No.1 all-time in the triple jump indoors and No. 4 all-time outdoors. She is a  trained Club Coach in the NCCP system. Mary is currently on leave, completing her Medical Degree

Hillary Ojo

MTA

NCCP# 6702643

As a current student athlete on the track and field team at York University, Hillary joined the coaching staff in the summer of 2023, bringing her experience from competing at indoor and outdoor nationals. She has a passion for working with children and helping them develop their skills in athletics. Hillary is excited to have a fantastic season ahead, guiding the kids and watching them grow as athletes!

Alina Bilenko

Pole vault - Junior Development

NCCP# 6578045

INFO COMING SOON

sOFIA sEGUEL

sPRINTS - jUNIOR DEVELOPMENT

NCCP# 6791577

INFO COMING SOON