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Coaching Assistant course

Building the future of coaching: a new era for coach education

There’s plenty happening behind the scenes at England Athletics as we reshape how coaches are recruited, developed and supported across the sport – and it’s all focussed on making it easier to get involved, stay involved and succeed.
Coaching team at Växjö

Building confidence, connection, and development opportunities for female throws coaches

We are delighted to provide an update on the England Athletics Female Coaches' Community. The network has engaged 73 members, fostering a supportive network of female throws coaches.
Emersons Green Running Club

How unique coaches shape Emersons Green Running Club

Emersons Green Running Club began back in 2012, when Neil moved into the area and discovered that there weren’t any local running clubs for him to join. The club has since grown from 13 members to 220 across three nights per week. To provide the best experience to these members, Neil has recruited a team of Run Leaders and Coaches to support who all bring their own strengths and knowledge.
Regional Throws Training Days

Success at Regional Throws Training Days

Delivered by elite-level coaches, our regional throws training days have now concluded for 2025/2026 and have been a great success!

Top tips for coaches to prepare for age group changes

Here are our top tips to help coaches prepare and support their athletes smoothly through the transition of age groups.
Boro Runners - Coach Ben Palmer explaining the session

Shaping the future of coaching in England Athletics

England athletics continues to make significant strides in developing a modern, supportive and future-focused coaching system. Across coach education, digital transformation and long-term pathways, recent developments are already having a positive impact - with much more to come in 2026.  
Hurdles training at Abingdon AC

How Abingdon AC manage athletes, coaches and training areas

Abingdon Athletics Club has been thriving for over 40 years. The club now offer a diverse range of athletics events, meeting at Tilsley Park in Abingdon, near Oxford twice a week. The club's growing popularity has led the committee to rethink how all the members can get the most productive use of the facility. The club have implemented many ways of trying to reduce the waiting list of over 170 children using the 36 coaches available to them; Coaching and Group Coordinator Colin Mitchell’s detailed scheduling has ensured the best use of the facility on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Masters training day in St Ives

Excellent top tips at Masters winter training day

The latest Masters workshop in St Ives (Cambs) attracted athletes from far and wide, including Folkestone, Weston-super-Mare, Stockport and Southport. The day started with an outline of the Masters programme and 2026 qualification opportunities for England athletes. Jana Wilkins delivered a session on 'nutrition for masters athletes' and rogramme co-ordinator Chris Hollinshead delivered a group training session on the track.
Thomas Röhler and Mark Hoile at javelin masterclass

Olympian bringing the javelin community together with outstanding masterclass

Last week the UK javelin community had the privilege of working with the 2016 Olympic Javelin Champion Thomas Röhler. This was the third time he had visited (the last time was in 2019) and this was by far the most successful masterclass in the last decade - with 114 athletes and 40 coaches over the three days at Loughborough University.
Sporting Equals Awards

Sporting Equals Awards returns for 2026

England Athletics is delighted to be supporting the Sporting Equals Awards for 2026. The awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.