We recently caught up with Andi Drake to find out about the contribution of key partners, professionals and dedicated coaches in supporting Olympians and future international stars at the Leeds Talent Hub.

Over the last 3 years, England Athletics have absorbed significant price increases in venue hire fees and other costs connected to course delivery. As a result, fees for our in-person Coaching Assistant, Athletics Coach and CiRF coaching courses will increase from 1 October. 

Athletics is looking to continue the success we have enjoyed through the Sporting Equals Awards as nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. The Sporting Equals Awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.

With our wide range of courses available through a variety of coaching and officiating disciplines, we also have a group of tutors that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each course. We caught up with one of our tutors to talk about what to expect on one of our courses.

As this action-packed summer of athletics and running continues, the imminent Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games give us chance to not just support our elite athletes on the biggest stage, but to recognise and highlight the contributions of the many who have helped them get there, and those who will be inspired by their performances.

Oliver Clarke's coaching journey started in 2017, when he attended a Learning in Running Fitness course in Telford. Since then, he has become a full-time running coach, working with athletes all over the country.

We had an opportunity to catch up with English and GB athlete, Jack Gray, after attending one of our Coaching Assistant courses to see how he found it and understand why he has deciding to get into coaching alongside his athletics career.

The King's Birthday Honours celebrated the contributions of some of our sport's volunteers and administrators. We got in touch with Stuart Storey and Mandy Goth; two recipients who are involved in grassroots athletics in England - and who have made great strides in club and faciliy improvements.

The summer season has well and truly started as all eyes have been on the Para Worlds in Kobe and the European Championships in Rome. The British contingent have made some very impressive statements at this early point in the season, with much more excitement still to come over the summer as they battle for spots on the Olympic and Paralympic squads. Making the world stage is without doubt an incredible achievement, and we love to support the English athletes as they run, jump, throw and push against the very best in their field. However, we are also passionate about celebrating those behind the scenes; the clubs, personal coaches, support teams, and ourselves as the membership and development body who have all contributed to their journey to success.

The fundamental movement skills of run, jump, and throw are present in most sports, and whichever path a child chooses to take in life will have been positively benefitted by giving funetics a go!