Wellington Athletics Coaching Built for Performance
AIM – Athletes In Motion provides Wellington athletics coaching for sprint and middle-distance athletes preparing for school, club, and national competition. Our coaching focuses on structured mechanics, event-specific development, and race execution.
AIM Performance Pathway
AIM Track NZ is a Wellington-based high performance athletics coaching programme for junior, youth and emerging elite athletes. We specialise in sprint coaching, speed development and middle-distance training for 100m–3000m athletes preparing for school, club, regional, national and international competition pathways. AIM supports some of New Zealand’s top ranked national junior athletes through a structured coaching environment focused on technical standards, event-specific development, race execution and long-term progression. The AIM Performance Pathway is organised across three development stages — Foundation, Development and High-Performance, helping athletes train at the right level, with the right structure, at the right time.
AIM Performance Foundation (APF)
Local Middle & Secondary School Pathway
Typical age: 12–14 years
For athletes transitioning from participation into structured performance training.
Focus areas:
Skill development, movement efficiency, sprint mechanics, coordination, confidence, training habits, and injury resilience.
Competition pathways supported:
Inter-school events, zonal competitions, regional championships, and early alignment with New Zealand Secondary Schools standards.
Best suited to:
Athletes who are coachable, committed, and beginning to specialise.
AIM Performance Development (APD)
National Junior & Secondary Pathway
Typical age: 14–18 years
For athletes with a consistent training history who are targeting stronger school, club, and national-level performance.
Focus areas:
Event-specific development, technical refinement, increased training load, accountability, race modelling, and championship preparation.
Competition pathways supported:
New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships, New Zealand Junior Championships, national-level club meetings, and invitational competitions.
Best suited to:
This pathway suits athletes targeting national progression and more structured competition preparation.
AIM High Performance (AHP)
Senior, World Junior & US College Pathway
Typical age: 18–20+ years
For senior and emerging elite athletes preparing for high-performance domestic, international, or US collegiate environments.
Focus areas:
High-performance training, periodisation, competition planning, peak performance, technical execution, and sustainable progression.
Competition pathways supported:
New Zealand Senior Championships, World Junior and international junior competitions, high-performance domestic meets and US college pathway opportunities.
US college pathway support includes:
Performance planning aligned to US collegiate standards, guidance on competition exposure, performance benchmarks and preparation for scholarship pathway discussions.
Why AIM is Different
A Performance Coaching Environment, Not Just a Training Plan
AIM is built around disciplined, long-term athlete development. We help athletes understand how to train, compete, and build the habits required for sustainable performance.
DPE™ shapes our coaching:
Discipline — consistent habits, technical standards, and training accountability.
Patience — long-term development, intelligent progression, and athlete well-being.
Execution — race-day composure, tactical clarity, and performance delivery.
Simon Bowen – Head Coach | Performance Director
Kingston, Jamaica → Wellington, New Zealand
Simon Bowen is the Head Coach and Performance Director of AIM Track NZ, bringing international high-performance experience as a former professional athlete, elite coach, and athletics performance analyst.
A George Mason University (VA, USA) graduate and former nationally ranked Jamaican 800m specialist, Simon was a four-time NCAA All-American and two-time Penn Relays Champion. His competitive experience across 800m, 1000m, and 1500m informs AIM’s practical approach to sprint, speed, and middle-distance development.
At AIM, Simon works with athletes to improve technical quality, race execution, confidence, training discipline, and competition readiness.
Coaching Experience
- Community Coach, Athletics NZ, (2022 – present)
- Head Coach, Atlanta Track Affiliate Track Club, USA (2010 – 2011)
- Assistant Track Coach – D1, University of Texas–Pan American, Edinburg, TX, USA (2001 – 2003)
- Head Distance Track Coach, St. Jago High School, Jamaica (1998 – 1999) / Voted Best Middle Distance Coach in 1998/99 Boys & Girls High School National Championships
Educational & Professional Background
Alongside his athletics career, Simon brings strong analytical and professional capability, combining sport with technical expertise.
– Master of Engineering Project Management – University of Auckland, New Zealand
– Master of Science – Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, Villanova University, USA
– Bachelor of Science – Systems Engineering, George Mason University, USA
Success
Proven Coaching Track Record for over 25 years
100
Athletes
25
Years
OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY
We believe elite performance is earned over time.
✓ season-led
✓ intentionally structured
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Start by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). We’ll review your goals and readiness, then book a short conversation if there’s alignment.
Is AIM for my child — and what ages do you coach?
AIM supports athletes aged 12+ across junior, youth, and emerging elite pathways. Placement depends on training history, maturity, goals, and readiness.
Is AIM an athletics club?
No. AIM is a coaching programme. Athletes continue to represent their school and Athletics NZ-affiliated club, or overseas equivalent.
How are athletes selected for AIM programmes?
Selection is readiness-based. We consider goals, training history, commitment, movement quality, competition level, and alignment with the appropriate AIM pathway.
What is your coaching philosophy?
AIM prioritises long-term athlete development—evidence-based training, technical excellence, intelligent load management, and athlete wellbeing. Our seasonal structure supports this, but the focus is on building sustainable performance over time.
Do athletes stay registered with their school or club?
Yes. Athletes remain registered with their school and club. AIM provides coaching support alongside the athlete’s existing competition pathway.
Ready to Train with Purpose?
If you are a junior, youth, or emerging elite athlete looking for structured athletics coaching in Wellington, AIM can help you build the habits, technique, and race execution needed for long-term performance.
Have additional questions?
We’re here to help. Send us an email.
Get in Touch
Phone: 02108836579
Email: info@aimtrack.nz
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