Adam Didyk

Athletics Australia High Performance Coach Mentor

High Performance Endurance Coach – Adelaide, South Australia

"Supporting others to leave the sport in a better place."

1. Why You Want to Be Involved in the Mentoring Program

I have consistently taken on roles aligned with my key personal value of ‘Helping Others.’ Mentoring offers an opportunity to support others with the skills I have developed through experience. My goal is to leave the sport in a better place than when I first became involved.

2. What You Can Offer the Mentees

I provide mentees with the opportunity to develop themselves as individuals in the coaching world. My focus is on helping them identify their strengths, areas for growth, and attributes that support successful coaching.

3. What You Would Like to Gain from Participating in the Program

I aim to build genuine connections with coaches in a way similar to coaching athletes. I am inspired by their dedication and investment in themselves, which in turn motivates me.

Coaching Qualifications

• Level 4 World Athletics Performance Coach – Middle / Long Distance

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Human Movement) – University of South Australia
• Bachelor of Professional Studies (Sport Psychology) – University of Memphis

Key Coaching Achievements

• AIS Podium Coach Program (2018/2019)
• Athletics South Australia Coach of the Year (2012, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Athletics Australia Coach of the Year Nominee (2015/2016, 2016/2017)
• Head Coach and Team Manager – Team Tempo (since 2008)

National Team Experience

• Lead Coach – Australian World U20 Team, Peru 2024
• Australian Olympic Team Coach (Athletics – Endurance), Paris 2024 (Personal Coach for Mathew Clarke – 3000m Steeplechase; Jessica Stenson – Marathon)
• Team Lead – World Cross Country Championships, Belgrade 2024
• Team Coach – World Cross Country Championships, Bathurst 2023 (Personal Coach for Caitlin Adams – Senior Women)
• Lead Coach – Athletics Australia U23 European Tour (2022, 2023)
• Team Coach – Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022 (Personal Coach for Jessica Stenson – Gold – Marathon)
• Australian Olympic Team Coach – Tokyo 2021 (Personal Coach for Mathew Clarke – 3000m Steeplechase)
• Team Coach – 2019 World Athletics Championships
• Team Leader/Coach – 2019 Summer Universiade (Personal Coach for Riley Cocks, Max Stevens, Dan Canala, Caitlin Adams, Isobel Batt-Doyle)
• Team Coach – Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast 2018 (Personal Coach for Jessica Trengove – Bronze – Marathon)
• Team Coach – IAAF World Championships, London 2017 (Personal Coach for Jessica Trengove – 9th Marathon)
• Australian Olympic Team Coach – Rio 2016 (Personal Coach for Madeline Hills – 7th in 3000m Steeplechase, 10th in 5000m; Jessica Trengove – 22nd Marathon)
• Australian Olympic Team Personal Coach – London 2012 (Personal Coach for Jessica Trengove – 39th Marathon)

Event Group Experience

• State Performance Advisor (SASI) – All Events (2018–Current)
• Pathway Transition Lead (Performance Advisor – All Events + Para)

Leadership Experience

• National Distance Lead (2020/2021)
• World University Games Team Leader (2019)
• World Cross Country Championships Team Leader (2024)
• World U20 Championships Lead Coach (2024)

Mentoring Experience

• Teacher Mentor at St Michael’s College
• Pathway Transition Lead – PTP Coach Mentoring
• SPA Coach Mentoring

Other Employment History

• Primary School Teacher (2005–2017)

Mentor Profile: Adam Didyk | Athletics Australia