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  • LJ / Sprinter

    31.Dec.09 Linford Christie Supports London Local Athletics Coaches

    Former Olympic champion, and now coach to many GB internationals, Linford Christie delivered a sprints workshop for coaches on the Local Coach Development Programme.

  • 10.Dec.09 Essex Coaches share their ideas

    Judging from the feedback from those in attendance at the Chelmsford's Local Coach Development Programme for aspiring coaches, the day was very productive with many a coach now considering fresh ideas to take back to their respective club’s coaching sessions.

  • 09.Dec.09 Andy Glover

    It was with great sadness that England Athletics learned of the death of Andy Glover. Andy was a member of Croydon Harriers and made a huge contribution to the sport of athletics. He was an England Athletics London Region Councillor, served as President of Surrey County AA, was a coach, and was an international starter who also helped out at a huge number of matches of all levels. He was officials’ secretary for the Surrey Schools Athletics Association and the UK Women's League. Andy was also involved in training and mentoring many officials.

  • 07.Dec.09 Sprint Hurdles Development day well attended

    Sprint hurdles coaches and athletes came together from London Boroughs, Essex, Norfolk and even  Dorset to attend the first of four development days at Lee Valley.

  • 02.Dec.09 Steeplechase Training & Development Day

    A Steeplechase Training & Development Day is to be held at Lee Valley Athletics Centre for all existing and aspiring steeplechasers (male and female) and steeplechase coaches seeking to develop their abilities.

  • 01.Dec.09 Coaching activity with Area Coach Mentors on the up in London

    The Area Endurance Coach Mentees in the North and East London area recently had their first group session.And it was hill training that the coaches were looking with the athletes present getting stuck into the gradient at Barnet Copthall.