Talented Athlete development opportunities
As part of the England Athletics Talent Pathway offering, the event groups of speed, throws, endurance, jumps and para specific events host dedicated training activities for athletes and their personal coaches throughout the year.
These will be predominantly held out of the four Talent Hubs of Leeds Beckett University, Loughborough University, the University of Birmingham and St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Why are these great to attend?
- A fantastic opportunity for performance focused athletes and coaches to train and learn together
- Train in an environment of mutual learning and shared knowledge
- Access to world leading performance experts and facilities
- A perfect opportunity to undergo performance testing and check-ins
Development opportunities 2025-2026
Throws 2025-2026
Hammer
Hammer Masterclass (Loughborough University): 1-2 November
Athlete booking – Sat £50 | Athlete booking – Sun £50 | Athlete booking – weekend £80
Coach booking- Sat £15 | Coach booking- Sun £15 | Coach booking – weekend £30
Led by Olympic hammer thrower and world renowned coach, Paddy McGrath, this two day immersive masterclass is tailored for both athletes and coaches to sharpen their technical skills, enhance performance, and gain insights from one of the sport’s most respected coaching minds. Paddy will deliver sessions focused on technique, drills, coaching philosophy, and practical tips for long-term development. Supporting the weekend is the UKA Para Strength and Conditioning Lead, who will run specialist sessions designed to further support hammer throwers in building robust, high-performance training habits.
• Download full timetable (PDF 300kB).
Note: Masterclasses for shot put, discus and javelin are currently being organised.
Seated throws
Coach and Athlete day (Lee Valley): 9 November Athlete booking | Coach booking
New and existing coaches can sign up to learn more about Seated Throws (10am-5pm), and new and existing seated throwers can sign up for an afternoon (3-5pm) of coaching and training as a group.
Jumps 2025-2026
All Jumps event-specific national development weekend (Loughborough): 14-15 March
High Jump
High Jump national development weekend – for athletes and coaches (Loughborough): 15-16 November 2025
Pole Vault
Pole Vault national development day– for coaches (Lee Valley): 15 November 2025
Frame Running 2025-2026
Frame running
Coach and Athlete day (Alexander Stadium HiPAC): 15 November Athlete booking | Coach booking
New and existing coaches can sign up to learn more about Frame Running (10am-4pm), and new and existing frame runners can sign up for an afternoon (12.30-4pm) of coaching and training as a group.
Endurance 2025-2026
Endurance
National Endurance weekend (Leeds Beckett University): 15 and 16 November Apply for a place
Aimed at athletes (18+) and their personal coaches to learn together. Download agenda (PDF 1MB). Athletes must have achieved the a Half Marathon time 66:00/75:00 or Marathon time of 2:20/2:28. Places are very limited, and all places are available on a first come, first served basis.
Places are available to:
- Athletes who have represented England or Great Britain over ultra distances, cross country, mountain or trail since 1 May 2024.
- Para athletes on England Athletics Talent Pathway or England Athletics Para Academy athletes.
- Race walking athletes.
Race walking talent development day (Nuneaton): 29th November 2025
Steeplechase workshop (Hexham): 25th April 2026
Regional development events
England Athletics also offer a range of different development days targeting club athletes and coaches.