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Elite Coach

Launched after the Athens Olympics in 2004, 'Elite Coach' is a three-year accelerated coach development programme in which up to 10 coaches per year are selected to participate. Elite Coach is a targeted, focused and fully supported programme for the very best coaches who demonstrate the talent, dedication and determination to succeed and produce outstanding performances.

The driving principles of Elite Coach are:

• British coaching driving performance in elite sport
• Supporting and adding value to the investment in athletes
• Accessing the very best expertise within the UK as well as from international sport, business and the arts 

Being part of the Elite Coach promises a challenging three year journey to coaching excellence. Tailor-made programmes are built around each coach, which allows them to develop both their technical skills by working with and observing the best in action and to develop the leadership skills which are the hallmarks of the most successful operators, not just from the world of sport, but also in the worlds of business, industry and the arts.

Elite Coach Alumni

2004-2007

•  Jon Amos - Weightlifting 
•  Tim Foster - Rowing 
•  Mike McFarlane - Athletics 
•  Graeme Randall - Judo 
•  Paul Ratcliffe - Canoeing 
•  Kevin Renshaw - Swimming 
•  Adam Sotheran - Diving 
•  Nick Strange - Rowing

2005-2008  

•  Ian Barker - Sailing 
•  Chris Boardman - Cycling 
•  Karen Brown - Hockey 
•  Steve Gladding - Diving 
•  Kate Howey - Judo 
•  Ciaran O'Brien - Swimming 
•  Nigel Redman - Rugby Union 
•  Dan Salcedo - Triathlon 

2006-2009

•  Graham Antwhistle - Swimming 
•  Jess Garland – Netball 
•  Louise Graham – Swimming 
•  Steve Harris – Canoeing 
•  Harvey Hillary - Sailing 
•  Danny Kerry – Hockey (women) 
•  Harry King – Athletics 
•  Tony Minichello - Athletics 
•  Darren Warner – Judo

Current Elite Coach intake

2007-2010

•  Audrey Cooper – Volleyball 
•  Bobby Crutchley - Hockey
•  Paul Green – Taekwondo 
•  Jason Lee - Hockey
•  Rhona Martin – Curling
•  Rick Velati – Triathlon 
•  Mark Wood – Bob-Skeleton

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