Tara Self (Head Coach)

Two-time Olympian Tara Self began coaching full-time with the Cheetahs beginning in 2005. Tara brings a wealth of experience and an unbridled passion for track and field excellence. Tara competed for Canada at every major championship over a span of more than 10 years. Highlights included a 6th place at the 1999 World Championships (4x100 relay), 4th place at the World University Games (100m), Canada Games Champion, Canadian Junior Champion, Olympic Trials Winner (1996) and 10 time National Senior Medalist.

As Head Coach of the Coquitlam Cheetahs, Tara has quickly developed an outstanding group of young sprinters and hurdlers. Athletes coached by Tara include the following:

Canadian Senior Champion
  • Christine Lowe - 400m hurdles 2009
National Team Members
  • Ben Ayesu-Attah - 2009 World Youth Team 400m
  • Christine Lowe - 2009 Pan-Am Juniors
  • Billie Whitegibson - 2005 Pan-Am Juniors
BC Champions
  • Jarid Vaughn - 100m 2007 2008, 200m 2007 2008, 400m 2008, BC’s Fastest Man 2008 2009
  • Liza Whitehead - 100m 200m 2006
  • Christine Lowe - 400m 2008, 400m hurdles 2008 2009
  • Kevin Lowe - 110m hurdles 2007 2008
  • Billie Whitegibson - 100m 2005 2007, 200m 2007
  • Aaron Joseph - Long Jump 2006
  • Jocelyn Webster - 200m Youth 2008
  • Ben Ayesu-Attah- 400m 15 year old 2008, Triple Jump 15 year old 2008
High School Medalists
  • Ben Tjernagel - 100m 2015 2017, 200m 2017
  • Hana Tyndall - 100m Hurdles 2017, 80m Hurdles 2015, 4x400m 2016 2015
  • Raquel Tjernagel - 100m 2014 2015 2016, 200m 2013 2014 2015, 400m 2013
  • James Linde - 100m 2011 2012, 200m 2012
  • Nathan George - 200m 2011 2012, 400m 2012
  • Nick Ayin - 100m 2011
  • Ben Ayesu-Attah - 400m 2009, 2011
  • Christine Lowe - 400m 2006, 400m hurdles 2008
  • Kevin Lowe - 110m hurdles 2006
  • Billie Whitegibson - 100m 2005
  • Jenna Cunningham - 100m hurdles 2008
  • Reece Miles - 400m hurdles 2005
Canadian Junior Medalists
  • Christine Lowe - 400m hurdles 2008 2009
  • Billie Whitegibson - 100m 2007

Percy Perry (Coach, Leader, Champion)


Articles and tributes in Percy's memory:
On behalf of Athletics Canada and the board of directors and most importantly on behalf of the athletes and coaches we offer our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Perry family and friends.

 We knew Percy as a determined,caring, fun loving man of high principles and great integrity. Not only has he left a legacy as an exceptional coach and club builder but he has left a personal legacy for every athlete and coach that he has influenced, guided and helped. This is the true measure of Percy's contribution and we will all miss his contribution to our sport.

 We offer you our support in these difficult days.

 Sincerely,
Jean Guy Ouellette
ChairAthletics Canada

 Alex Head Coach
Joanne Mortimore Chief Operating Officer

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