The Northwood Academy of Hurdles was founded some 32 years ago by Graham Knight (Great Britain National Hurdles Coach and Technical Director of Sprints, Relays and Hurdles). In 2000 the increasing demands created by his role as the GB National Coach, inevitably resulted with a change of directorship at the Academy, and it was at this time that Ted Grey (UKA 3 Hurdles Coach) stepped up from his existing coaching position at the Academy to that of Director and Head Coach.
At the conclusion of the 2017 series, Ted Grey announced his intention to retire after 22 years as the Coaching Director of the Academy to take a well-earned rest from the organisational demands of the post, however, despite the decision to relinquish this specific role he has made clear his intention to continue in a coaching role at the academy, wherever possible, for the foreseeable future.
Steve Oldham (UKA 3 Hurdles Coach) who has coached at the Academy for over 24 years, under the direction of both Graham Knight and Ted Grey, has since taken up the position as Academy & Coaching Director, complimented by a regular team of time-honoured experienced hurdles coaches. Coach David Gough now co-directs the Academy.
Sessions provide the opportunity for coaches to work in small teams, enabling them to share ideas whilst working with athletes of their selected age group. Coaches will be encouraged to input their ideas and extend their experiences by planning sessions or parts of sessions
The emphasis is on the technical development of hurdlers but other aspects of athlete development e.g. strength and conditioning will also feature as a component part of the seassion structure.
Through the Academy, coaches will experience the progressive development, essential to hurdlers, from the winter, through competition preparation, for the indoor and outdoor seasons
Suitable for coaches of any level...