OUR COACHES
Brad Kitto
Co-Founder/Head Running Coach
Brad is a competitive middle distance runner and has successfully coached over 50 athletes at a recreational level. Over the past 10 years, Brad has seen his running journey develop from a desire to get fitter/faster for field hockey, to now competing as one of Tasmania’s strongest middle-distance runners.
Brad has years of experience coaching couch-to-5km runners, track runners, marathoners and ultra marathoners! As a coach, Brad places emphasis on sustainable training habits to continually progress runners and walkers over a long period of time.
Through stating RMC, Brad has created a comfortable, fun and motivating running community in the Huon Valley.
Experience:
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12 Pro running sashes in Vic/SA (2021 Stawell Gift 1600m winner)
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2021 Tasmania 800/1500m state silver medallist
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5k PB 15:10 - 10km PB 31:51 - Half mara 1:13:10
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Level 2 Recreational Running Accredited Coach
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Level 1 Community Accredited Athletics Coach
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Broome Little Athletic assistant coach 2019-2020
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Program facilitator – Spirit of Sprinting Indigenous Running Program, Kimberley region 2019-2021
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Founder of “The Run Around Project” (online running coaching) 2020-2022
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Camden Athletic Club assistant coach 2017-2019
Hannah Squires
Co-Founder/Head Strength Coach
Hannah is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, mum, athlete and coach with a passion for getting everyone moving and active around her. Hannah has grown up nearby and with a recent move to the Huon Valley with her family has a keen interest in supporting locals achieve their health and wellness goals.
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With over 8 years of experience as a Exercise Physiologist, Hannah has worked with elite and sub-elite athletes and those recovering from injury or illness.
Hannah’s professional experience includes working as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach with the Tasmanian and National Australian Rules Football Academy and local football clubs.
She understands that regular supervised structured exercise supports good mental and physical health.
Hannah believes exercise should be fun whilst also being accessible, achievable and all-inclusive. Hannah has had a desire to create an environment that everyone feels welcome, listened to and supported. She is excited to see the impact that Run Move Connect can have on the beautiful Huon Valley community.
Annie Cordwell
Strength Coach
Annie is a born and raised Huon Valley local, currently completing her studies in Fitness and Personal Training whilst also serving you all delicious coffee and treats at Reba Sear Cafe.
Annie recently left her job in administration to pursue her love of health and fitness. Annie has always had a passion for all things health and fitness having been heavily involved in competitive netball from a young age, and in more recent years being involved in the Huonville Lions women’s football team. Annie’s love for competitive sport has been put on hold for the past year whilst coming back from an injury. Her rehab process helped Annie rediscover her love for strength training.
Annie believes that strength training is an empowering form of exercise that can leave you feeling like you can achieve anything after a good session.
In her spare time, Annie loves to spend time with her partner Will, friends and family and her little dog Duke. Annie believes in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable, empowered and strong, inside and outside of the gym.
Qualifications & Certificates
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Certificate III in Fitness
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Cert IV in Fitness in progress
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Certificate III in Business
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Level 1 Sports Trainer
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First Aid Certificate
Jasmyn Wilson
Strength & Running Coach
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Jasmyn has lived in the Huon Valley for approximately 11 years. Despite growing up in the small town of Wynyard on the Northwest Coast of Tasmania, she has strong connections to the Huon community and area, as her mother, grandmother and extended family were born and raised here.
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Having spent over 10 years working in the disability and aged care sectors, Jas has a continuing passion to assist and support others to achieve their goals. Within this, acknowledging the significance of any movement as exercise, never taking this for granted and the benefits that it has holistically for wellbeing and longevity. She believes that small consistent efforts are the pillars to achieving individual goals, having confidence in the structure of the RMC classes and community to see every member reach these.
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Jas is an avid runner, encouraging others around her to give themselves the opportunity to find fulfillment within the activity before mentally checking out. She started her running journey in 2016 by entering the Cadbury 10km event with the goal of completing the race without stopping. She succeeded and has never looked back.
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In her spare time Jas enjoys exploring the beautiful state that is Tasmania and can often be found wandering Mount Kunanyi and enjoying a chai from the Lost Freight Café. She also enjoys spending days at home in the garden, baking, studying, and spending quality time with her family.
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Qualifications and Certifications:
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Certificate III in Fitness
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First Aid Certificate
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
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Certificate IV Disability Services
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Certificate III Aged Care
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Certificate III Business
Paige Lynch
Pilates Instructor
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Paige has worked in partnership with people from all walks of life for over 13 years in the healthcare sector and has a genuine love for people and passion for helping others. She holds a unique skill set given her background in Nursing and Midwifery and is passionate about movement and its transformative impact on mind, body and wellbeing.
Paige specialises in contemporary matwork pilates and is an accredited Fluidform Pilates Instructor. Paige values connection and prioritises clients at the forefront, aiming to making a positive impact on their lives. Through posture analysis and programming, her classes cater to the needs of all and promote confidence, strength and welling.
Paige believes regular pilates practise will enhance everyday function including rehabilitation after injury or surgery, pre and postnatal and compliment other forms of exercise and training.
When Paige is not on the mat you will see her running around after her two young children, sipping coffee at her local or spending time in nature.
Dayna Scott
Pilates Instructor​
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Dayna is an Accredited Pilates Instructor (Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology) and is currently completing the final units of her Diploma in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology from Tensegrity Training (Tasmania). She has completed additional courses in Pilates Prenatal and Postpartum Guidelines and Considerations, and Pilates for Menopause and Osteoporosis.
Dayna has a beautiful little boy and it was during her post-partum recovery that she truly fell in love with the power of Pilates to heal and strengthen. Dayna has a passion for how Pilates supports you in so many areas of life, from the endurance to go on long hikes and bike rides, connecting with your breath and finding your calm, increasing range of motion and balance for healthy aging, and strengthening your deep core and postural muscles for safe gardening and farm work. Dayna wants to share the benefits of Pilates with everyone and she welcomes members of all ages and abilities to her classes.
Dayna has lived in the Huon Valley for nine years, having moved here from Canberra and growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand. She loves being a part of the beautiful RMC community and feels very lucky to call the Huon Valley home.
Tia Duggan
Strength Coach
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I am a Huon Valley local.
Having spent the last 4 years working as a Veterinary Nurse I have just moved onto pursuing a career in the fitness industry.
I have recently completed my Certificate III in group gym instructing and I am progressing onto my Certificate IV in Personal Training.
I have always had a love for the health and fitness industry. I believe it is so important to have good health and wellbeing as it contributes to our happiness and quality of life. I am a strong believer in that anyone can do fitness no matter your age, gender or fitness level and I have always wanted to be that person that can help motivate and support people into starting their health and fitness journey. Movement is so good for our mind and for our bodies and everyone deserves the opportunity to feel it - I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work at Run Move Connect that promotes exactly this principle.
My favourite types of fitness training are strength, HIIT and Pilates. I have also previously been a part of competitive netball and football over the years, and loved every part of it!
In my spare time you’ll find me tackling some of Tasmania’s beautiful and remote bush hiking trails. I also love to go adventuring with my partner Sam and our little Beagle, June. I love to cook, horse ride, garden and spend time with my wonderful family and friends.”
Qualifications and Certificates:
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First Aid and CPR certificate
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Certificate III in Fitness
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Certificate IV in Personal Training (in progress)
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Nutrition Coach
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Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
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Certificate II Animal Studies
Bianca Jackman
Strength Coach​
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Bianca is a Huon Valley local, the General Manager of the Huon Valley PCYC, RMC Strength coach and currently in her third year of studying a Bachelor of Education. She loves being active by playing netball, running, jumping in on RMC classes and walking with friends. These activities not only keep her physically fit but also allow her to connect with her community and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Bianca's world is her husband Tom, daughter Matilda, and their German Shepherd Izzy. Her family is her motivation, driving her to create positive change in both her professional and personal life. Bianca believes in the power of community, education, active living and is passionate about making sure the Huon Valley does not get left behind.
As a coach, she believes in being relatable and finds joy in seeing members enjoying exercise, even better if they can achieve their goals along the way! She is proud to have been involved in RMC since day one and loves the positive impact it is having on the Huon Valley Community.
Qualifications & Certificates:
Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Level 1 Sports Trainer Certificate
III & IV in Business Certificate
II in Tourism First Aid Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Currently studying Bachelor of Education (Third Year