Our Team

Since 2009, Paddle 2 Fitness has helped hundreds of paddler with technique, fitness or goal achievement. P2F coaches are all trained by head coach Julian Norton-Smith and all local areas run off the same P2F program. This brings consistency to all the P2F areas and when a paddler travels to an area where there is another P2F squad they can simply join in and not miss any sessions. 

Highlights include:

• Started in Martch 2009
• Over 400 paddlers helps
• 2011 P2F Coolangatta Gold Squad - 7 athletes
• 2011-2012 Surf Ski Coach - Mermaid SLSC
• 2011 - Launch first ever paddling franchise business in Coffs Coast
• 2009-2010 Surf Ski Coach - Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club
• Kayak/Canoe Coach - Currumbin Creek Canoe Club
• Queensland & Australian Canoeing Presenter for Level 1 & 2 Coaching Courses
• Queensland Surf Life Saving Presenter for Coaching Course  

Julian Norton-Smith - Head Coach

Gold Coast Area

Spanning a career of over 20 years in both sprint canoeing (kayaking) and surf life saving, Julian is proud to have been named as one of Australia’s top athletes winning national and international medals for both his country and his personal clubs. Adding to this, he has raced in 2 marathons around the world (Gold Coast, London) and trained for New York. In addition to his competitive career, he has acquired coaching certificates in sprint canoeing, surf life saving and snow skiing. Julian is a ‘Working with Children Blue Card’ holder and has experience working with all ages, levels and abilities. 

“I designed this web site for self motivated individuals that simply need some direction to achieve their goals. I hope these programs make training an easier experience to allow you to reach your goals” 

Julian's Sporting History

Matthew O'Garey - Coach

Coffs Coast Area  

Paddle 2 Fitness would like to introduce the latest offering and member of its team – Matt O’Garey and Paddle 2 Fitness Coffs Coast.  Matt has purchased the P2F Coffs Coast franchise and is looking forward to helping improve the level of paddling in the Coffs Coast region with a structured and proven formula. Matt brings over 20 years of paddling experience to P2F Coffs Coast including state and national representation, numerous medals and recent international experience.  His paddling included a stint at the AIS and he has worked with some of the world’s best coaches.  

“At the ripe old age of 38 I have had to re-assess how I train, my diet and my attitude to racing.  I am not in my twenties anymore so to race successfully in the big races takes a lot more preparation than what it did 15 years ago!”.    

Matt will offer the same standard of technique analysis and professional service that P2F is renowned for and already has a number of paddlers signed up and looking to improve.  

If you are looking to improve your paddling, feel free to contact Matt and arrange one on one analysis and training program so you can get the most out of your time on the water.

Alex Mackenzie-Templar - Junior Coach

Gold Coast Area

Alex started as a P2F scholarship athlete in 2010 and we saw a rapid acceleration in his paddling ability and overall knowledge in the sport of paddling. While still competing in kayaks, surf life saving and finishing off year 12, Alex has now begin his coaching accreditation through P2F which will see him assist both Julian and Matt with future coaching clinics, demo days and introducing younger athletes to P2F and paddling.