Meet the Committee

Committee, Coaches and Run Leaders

Meet the team behind the running of Derwentside Athletics Club. Our dedicated committee members, coaches, and run leaders work hard to support the club, organise club activities, and help runners of all abilities achieve their goals. Get to know them below.

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Dave Pearson – Club President

A picture of Brian running in the rain.

Brian Buckley – Chair, Juniors Coach, Altheltics Coach

Graham Marshall taking part in a race. He is wearing his DAC vest and has a race pack on.

Graham Marshall – Secretary, Run Leader

Catherine Pankhurst – Treasurer

A picture of Sarah Mason after running a cross country for the club

Sarah Mason – Welfare Officer, Run Leader

A picture of David Howe on a run in the countryside. He is wearing a red running jacket, black shorts and glasses.

Dave Howe – Welfare Officer

Christine McGlone – Ability Group Coach

A headshot of Mick McGlone. He is wearing a celtic hat and jacket and he is wearing glasses.

Mick McGlone – Ability Group Assistant Coach

A head shot of Tony in her Derwentside hoodie

Tony McPhail – Juniors Coaching Assistant

A head shot of Alice in her Derwentside hoodie

Alice Milton – Juniors Coaching Assistant

A selfie of Kirsty Hardy in her DAC running vest

Kirsty Hardy – Social Secretary

A picture of Emma looking really happy in a red running vest. She has blonde plaits and black peaked cap.

Emma Parker – Run Leader

A picture of Mark at the start of a race. He is next to crown barrier and is pulling a funny face, shrugging his shoulders.

Mark Davison – Run Leader

A picture of Rosie after a race standing next to someone dressed as a purple dinosaur

Rosie W – Marketing

Charlie Spence – Committee Member

A picture of Emma proudly holding her medal after a race. She is standing in front of a Wild Deer Events banner.

Emma Thompson – Committee Member