DRIVEN BY PERFORMANCE
AIM – Athletes In Motion delivers high-performance athletics coaching in Wellington, NZ for sprint and middle-distance athletes preparing for local, national and international pathways.
AIM Performance Pathways
AIM Performance Foundation (APF)
Local Middle & Secondary School Pathway
Typical age: 12–14 years
Focus – Transition from participation into structured performance training – Skill development, movement efficiency, and injury resilience.
Competition pathways supported – Inter‑school and zonal competitions – Regional championships – Early alignment with NZ Secondary School Championships standards.
This pathway suits athletes who are coachable, committed, and beginning to specialise.
AIM Performance Development (APD)
National Junior & Secondary Pathway
Typical age: 14–18 years
Focus – Increased training load and accountability – Event‑specific development – Tactical racing and championship preparation.
Competition pathways supported – NZ Secondary School Championships – NZ Junior Championships – National‑level club and invitational meets.
This pathway suits athletes with a consistent training history who are targeting national progression.
AIM High Performance (AHP)
Senior, World Junior & US College Pathway
Typical age: 18–20+ years
Focus – High‑performance training and periodisation – Peak performance at targeted championships – Sustainable progression into elite environments.
Competition pathways supported – NZ Senior Championships – World Junior and international junior competitions – High‑performance domestic meets – US College (NCAA / NAIA / JUCO) scholarship pathways.
US College pathway support includes – Performance planning aligned to US collegiate standards – Guidance on competition exposure and performance benchmarks – Strategic support around readiness, timing, and recruiter engagement.
This pathway suits athletes operating at or approaching elite standards.
Simon Bowen – Head Coach | Performance Director
Kingston, Jamaica → Wellington, New Zealand
Simon Bowen is the Head Coach and Performance Director of AIM – Athletes In Motion, bringing deep international high performance experience as a former professional athlete, elite coach, and an athletics media/performance analyst.
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Simon Bowen is a George Mason University graduate (Fairfax, Virginia) and former nationally ranked Jamaican 800m specialist who competed internationally throughout the mid-1990s. A 4-time NCAA All-American and 2-time Penn Relays Champion (including a 1:47.77 anchor leg on the sprint medley), he is also part of a Jamaican national record-holding 2-mile relay team. Simon recorded personal bests of 1:46.38 (800m, 1993), 2:21.68 (1000m indoor, 1993) and 3:44.95 (1500m, 1995), and qualified for both the 1995 World Championships (Gothenburg) and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, competing in one of the most competitive eras of global middle-distance running.
Mentored by renowned coach John Cook, whose coaching legacy includes 1987 1500m World Champion Abdi Bile (3:30.55 PB) initiated an inherent basic philosophy and work ethic – a philosophy shaped by the principle that speed is the foundation of performance, whether expressed over 100 metres or 3000 metres. That speed-led approach, paired with evidence-based training and athlete-first load management, now underpins Simon’s coaching across the sprints (100 – 400m) and middle distance (800m – 3000m) through AIM (Athletes in Motion) in Wellington, New Zealand. Today, Simon works with youth, junior, and senior athletes preparing for local competitions, NZ Secondary School Championships, NZ Junior and Senior Championships, World Junior pathways, and US College scholarship opportunities.
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+, from emerging youth through elite junior and high-performance pathways.
Is AIM an athletics club — and can athletes still represent school/club?
AIM is not a club. Athletes still compete for their school and Athletics NZ–affiliated club (or overseas equivalent).
How are athletes selected for AIM programmes?
Selection is readiness-based, informed by regional/national rankings and an emerging athlete assessment. Placement reflects development stage, training history, goals, and commitment capacity.
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 building sustainable performance over time.
Do athletes stay registered with their school/club — and who enters competitions?
Yes. Athletes remain with their school and Athletics NZ–affiliated club (or overseas equivalent), and entries/uniforms are managed through those organisations. AIM focuses on training and performance preparation.
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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