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Hannah Cockroft with Paul Moseley

Paul Moseley's coaching journey

Paul Moseley has been coaching and volunteering for over 30 years, predominantly specialising in disability and para athletics. This journey has provided him with invaluable experiences. He tells us about his coaching philosophy, techniques and tips.
Youth Talent Programme athletes listening to coach

Evolving coaching for the future: a new chapter for athletics in England

England Athletics, working with other Home Country Athletics Federations and UK Athletics, has spent the last nine months thoroughly reviewing the coaching pathway and structure across the UK. This comprehensive review, informed by surveys, stakeholder analysis, and literature, marks a significant step forward for athletics coaching.
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Celebrating the England Athletics Community: National Volunteers' Week and UK Coaching Week!

This week marks not only UK Coaching Week, but also National Volunteers' Week - two causes very close to our heart. Throughout the week, we will be showcasing a number of fantastic volunteers from the England Athletics family, as well as giving you some exclusive discount to kickstart your coaching or officiating journey.
Chris Johnson coaching on track at Blaydon Harrier

Chris Johnson - Introducing running, jumps, and throws to athletes is incredibly fulfilling

Chris Johnson has had a strong passion for running and athletics since childhood and is an active member of Blaydon Harrier & Athletics Club. His personal background includes middle/long-distance running as well as high jump and hurdles. Recently, he has re-discovered his passion for running, but has also discovered how much he enjoys coaching.
Birmingham 7 August 2022. Tom Bosworth (England). Photo by Mark Shearman.

Tom Bosworth: Stepping across into the world of coaching

Tom Bosworth, one of the fastest racewalkers in British history has embarked on a new chapter. Following his retirement as a professional athlete in 2022, he now channels his renewed passion for racewalking into nurturing the next generation. We caught up with him to discover more about his transition to coaching and his plans for the next few years.
Kerry Newell at Cirencester AC

Kerry Newell: An athletics coach passing on her knowledge to the next generation 

We caught up with Kerry Newell, coach developer at England Athletics, at a recent club visit to Cirencester AC to find out more about her coaching journey and invaluable advice for new coaches. 
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England Athletics Healthcare plan - webinar follow up and resources

Thank you to those that participated in the recent webinar about the new private healthcare plan for England Athletics, provided by Gameplan Health. We hope you found it helpful, and they are excited to provide you with the tools to help you easily share this valuable benefit with your athletes.
Jo Pavey with England flagat Glasgow 2014

Jo Pavey: An inspiring parent encouraging others to get active as a family

Jo Pavey had an inspiring athletics career representing Team GB at five Olympic Games, from Sydney 2000 to Rio 2016 and Team England at three Commonwealth Games, achieving two medals. Beyond her athletics prowess, she’s a dedicated mother of two and loves to get active with her family. We caught up with her at the National Running Show to find out more about getting active as a busy parent and her transition to coaching alongside her husband.
Rebekah Hopper

Rebekah Hopper: Inspiring the next generation of female throwers

In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2025 on 8 March, we want to celebrate the inspirational women within our sport who act as role models to empower more girls to achieve their full potential. We caught up with Rebekah Hopper, a young female throws coach from Wigan at the England Age Group Indoor Championships to find out more about her journey into coaching and what she enjoys most.
Visit to Halifax Harriers

Club Support Manager club visits: February round-up

England Athletics’ Club Support team continued their visits to our affiliated clubs this year to provide help and support and to listen to the views of club members. Below is a round-up of their activity in February including visits to Wimbledon Windmilers, Lewes AC, Preston Harriers, and Oswestry Olympians.