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coaches at throws conference

Join the European Coaches' Club in Birmingham this summer

Four years on from the hugely successful 2022 Commonwealth Games, athletics once against returns to the city of Birmingham when the 2026 European Athletics championships take place in August. To celebrate these championships, support coaches in the UK and create a lasting legacy, England Athletics - in partnership with the European Athletics Coaches' Association and the University of Birmingham - will be hosting a European Coaches' Club from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August. Open to UK and international coaches, it’s a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the sport.
Steeplechase training at Bury St Edmunds

Steeplechase development events increases participation

Steeplechase is an event that England Athletics is committed to develop, so we have delivered a number of development workshops for both coaches and athletes. The focus on this event has enabled more athletes to compete with developmental opportunities in league and national competitions - which has led to an increase in participants. Development events were recently held in Hexham and Bury St Edmunds.
frame running training on track

Supporting the future of frame running

England Athletics has recently hosted a Frame Running Development Day, with the aim of bringing more people to the event and support their ongoing development. Frame running will make its Paralympic debut at the LA games in 2028, making these development opportunities even more important and exciting.
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.