Coaches

From the first days of the Valley Royals, the philosophy of the club has been to create a core of qualified, enthusiastic and skilled coaches whom the club would support strongly in their coaching. Over the years, coaching has always been one of the strengths of the Valley Royals, with skilled coaches covering the spectrum of events in track & field. The Valley Royals are an inclusive track and field club, accepting athletes of all abilities.

Our Coaches

Trevor Wight

Head Coach of the Valley Royals and Power & Speed Coach

Trevor Wight, a Registered Coach with the Coaching Association of Canada and seasoned Decathlete, has been active in track and field since 1990, starting as a high school athlete. With experience competing in various levels, including as a master’s athlete, and a background in physical education, Trevor has coached high school track for 16 years. He led the Royals Junior Development Program from 2015 to 2018 and currently coaches the Power & Speed Program and serves as Head Coach of the Valley Royals Track & Field Club. Committed to the sport, Trevor is dedicated to mentoring young athletes.

Scott Svelander

Distance Running Coach, Senior Coach of Cross Country, JD Track & Field Coordinator.

Scott Svelander, a level 3 NCCP-certified distance running coach, holds a bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University and has completed master’s studies at the University of Victoria. With experience at Simon Fraser University, North Surrey Secondary School, and Valley Royals, Scott has coached athletes who’ve competed at the World Championships and Olympics. He’s coached provincial teams at national competitions and represented Canada as a coach on the international stage.

Fred Sutherland

Pole Vault

Debbie Foote

Throws

Robbie Gallaugher

Jumps Coach 

Kristopher Swanson

Power/speed assistant 

We acknowledge that we train on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:l? people, the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers

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