About Us
About Us
Hoërskool Randburg Training Group
Hoërskool Randburg Training Group
Our training group at Hoërskool Randburg started in August 2010. We are passionate about athletics, cross country, and road running and believe our strength lies in our loyalty. We have great facilities that include a 400m grass track, gym, steeplechase bar, and hurdles.
Our training group at Hoërskool Randburg started in August 2010. We are passionate about athletics, cross country, and road running and believe our strength lies in our loyalty. We have great facilities that include a 400m grass track, gym, steeplechase bar, and hurdles.
Our athletes have already won 37 individual gold medals in athletics and cross country at SA Championships and represented our country 14 times in international athletics and cross country.
Our athletes have already won 37 individual gold medals in athletics and cross country at SA Championships and represented our country 14 times in international athletics and cross country.
We also assist athletes that participate in other sports like Laser Run and Biathlon.
We also assist athletes that participate in other sports like Laser Run and Biathlon.
HERBERT EVANS SPONSOR
HERBERT EVANS SPONSOR
The training group is fortunate to be sponsored by Herbert Evans. We have a super cool T-shirt that we wear on certain days.
The training group is fortunate to be sponsored by Herbert Evans. We have a super cool T-shirt that we wear on certain days.
The Herbert Evans Group of companies offers specialist fine art supply shops, a number of premium paints and painting hardware retailers offering a range of products for domestic and commercial customers and their Libra paints factory that produces and supplies industrial and decorative paints.
The Herbert Evans Group of companies offers specialist fine art supply shops, a number of premium paints and painting hardware retailers offering a range of products for domestic and commercial customers and their Libra paints factory that produces and supplies industrial and decorative paints.
COACHES
COACHES
Head Coach - Elise Viljoen
Head Coach - Elise Viljoen
After attending Hoërskool Sentraal in Bloemfontein, Elise qualified as a Pharmacist at the NWU PUKKE in 1989. During this time she competed for the Free State and Western-Transvaal in athletics, cross country and road running. The 10km was her favourite event with a personal best of 35:52. In 2018 Elise qualified with distinctions as an ASA Level 3 National Coach.
After attending Hoërskool Sentraal in Bloemfontein, Elise qualified as a Pharmacist at the NWU PUKKE in 1989. During this time she competed for the Free State and Western-Transvaal in athletics, cross country and road running. The 10km was her favourite event with a personal best of 35:52. In 2018 Elise qualified with distinctions as an ASA Level 3 National Coach.
During 2023 Elise represented ASA as the coach to the World Althletics road running champs in Riga, Latvia.
During 2023 Elise represented ASA as the coach to the World Althletics road running champs in Riga, Latvia.
"I believe my role as a coach is to teach primary school athletes the basics of athletics in an enjoyable and safe environment.
"I believe my role as a coach is to teach primary school athletes the basics of athletics in an enjoyable and safe environment.
My job as a high school coach is to encourage athletes to train and participate; and to teach them the discipline and hard work of distance running. I also need to identify the athletes with real talent and the will to perform and prepare them for senior athletics.
My job as a high school coach is to encourage athletes to train and participate; and to teach them the discipline and hard work of distance running. I also need to identify the athletes with real talent and the will to perform and prepare them for senior athletics.
Senior athletes are supported and encourage to reach the highest level possible".
Senior athletes are supported and encourage to reach the highest level possible".
Assistant Coach and Liaison with Hoërskool Randburg – Neal Stevenson
Assistant Coach and Liaison with Hoërskool Randburg – Neal Stevenson
Neal is a Hoërskool Randburg alumni that matriculated in 2009. Neal studied BA in Sport Psychology and also has a B.Ed. degree. Neal was appointed as a teacher at Hoërskool Randburg in 2022 and joined our group as part of the coaching staff. Neal has an excellent relationship with the athletes and brings a new dimension to the training group with his strong presence.
Neal is a Hoërskool Randburg alumni that matriculated in 2009. Neal studied BA in Sport Psychology and also has a B.Ed. degree. Neal was appointed as a teacher at Hoërskool Randburg in 2022 and joined our group as part of the coaching staff. Neal has an excellent relationship with the athletes and brings a new dimension to the training group with his strong presence.
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Runé de Beer started running when she was 9 years old and became part of the Hoërskool Randburg training group in 2013. She matriculated at Hoërskool Randburg in 2019 and was captain of the athletics team as well as the cross-country team. Runé was included in various provincial teams and achieved excellent results. After high school she studied BHSC with Human Movement Science and Sport Coaching at NWU. She continued her running journey and completed the ASA Level 1 Athletics coaching course. Runé represented NWU at USSAs and ACNW at ASA cross-country championship for two years. In 2021, she contributed to a team bronze medal in both championships.
Runé de Beer started running when she was 9 years old and became part of the Hoërskool Randburg training group in 2013. She matriculated at Hoërskool Randburg in 2019 and was captain of the athletics team as well as the cross-country team. Runé was included in various provincial teams and achieved excellent results. After high school she studied BHSC with Human Movement Science and Sport Coaching at NWU. She continued her running journey and completed the ASA Level 1 Athletics coaching course. Runé represented NWU at USSAs and ACNW at ASA cross-country championship for two years. In 2021, she contributed to a team bronze medal in both championships.
Strength and Conditioning coach and Sportmassage
Strength and Conditioning coach and Sportmassage
Landré Coetzee is a dedicated individual with a profound passion for sports and physical fitness. Armed with degrees in Sport Science and Biokinetics, Landré stands as a knowledgeable CrossFit coach, inspiring individuals to reach their peak performance. His enthusiasm for sports extends to a deep love for working with aspiring young athletes, guiding and nurturing their potential to propel their sporting journeys to new heights. With a blend of expertise, passion, and mentorship, Landré is committed to shaping the future of emerging talents in the realm of athletics.
Landré Coetzee is a dedicated individual with a profound passion for sports and physical fitness. Armed with degrees in Sport Science and Biokinetics, Landré stands as a knowledgeable CrossFit coach, inspiring individuals to reach their peak performance. His enthusiasm for sports extends to a deep love for working with aspiring young athletes, guiding and nurturing their potential to propel their sporting journeys to new heights. With a blend of expertise, passion, and mentorship, Landré is committed to shaping the future of emerging talents in the realm of athletics.
TRAINING TIMES
TRAINING TIMES
Mondays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Mondays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Tuesdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Tuesdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Wednesdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Wednesdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Thursdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Thursdays 14h15-15h15(High school) and 16h30-17h15 (Primary School)
Saturdays 08h00 Parkrun on your own (any area)
Saturdays 08h00 Parkrun on your own (any area)
TRAINING FEES 2024
TRAINING FEES 2024
Joining fee: R200 (cost of our T-shirt)
Joining fee: R200 (cost of our T-shirt)
Hoërskool Randburg athletes: FREE
Hoërskool Randburg athletes: FREE
Primary school, other High School and senior athletes. R1500 per term per family.
Primary school, other High School and senior athletes. R1500 per term per family.
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