Speed skating coaching
Expert squad-based coaching for competitive speedskaters in Melbourne
Is this coaching right for you?
Designed for intermediate to advanced speed skaters, state and national-level competitors, and dedicated junior athletes looking for structured progression of their technical skills and sport-specific condition.
Not designed for beginners, casual recreational skaters or first-time roller skaters.
Why choose Mick Byrne coaching?
Unmatched experience that comes from successfully competing and coaching around the world for over 20 years.
Mick has helped many junior and senior athletes to success at State, National and Oceania championships, National Team selection and competition at World Championships and World Roller Games.
As an athlete:
- 6-time World Championship medallist, 1998-2005 in elimination, points race, 1000 meter and relay
- World Inline Cup and Holland Inline Cup professional 2002-2007
- Australian National Team 1995-2011
- National Champion and National Record holder
As a coach:
- World Championship top-10 results, junior and senior
- Oceania and National Champions, junior and senior
- Skate Australia and World Skate Level 1 accreditation
- National Coach, Speedskating 2012-2019, 2023
- National Coaching Coordinator, Speedskating 2001-2013
- Accredited coaching course presenter
Locations and schedule
Squad training sessions are held at indoor and outdoor venues in Eltham and Preston.
Sessions currently run on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Did you know?
Squad sessions are open to members of all clubs.