• UK Athletics and the Home Country Athletic Federations are supporting Coaching week from 3-9 June 2019
• Campaign launched for #GreatCoaching stories to showcase on the UK Athletics website and social media channels.
• Sport asked to nominate coaches who contribute to a happier and healthy community, here.
• Self-nominations are also welcome, here.

UK Athletics and the Home Country Athletic Federations are supporting UK Coaching’s ‘Coaching Week’ from 3-9 June by showcasing great coaching stories about the many coaches who volunteer their time to do great work in support of individuals and communities across the country.

The theme of this year’s initiative, led by UK Coaching, is healthy and happier communities.

Up until Tuesday 28 May 2019, UK Athletics along with Athletics Northern Ireland, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics and Welsh Athletics, will be inviting nominations from across the sport, culminating in a showcase of these stories on our websites and social media channels throughout the week commencing 3 June 2019.

The main outcomes of the week include showcasing and exploring how inspiring coaches help to build active and socially cohesive communities, galvanising the public to value coaching and policymakers to invest in developing coaches, as well as inspiring coaches to develop their skills.

Coaches across the country volunteer their time, providing valuable support to athletes regardless of ability, age or event. This week-long celebration of coaching is a perfect opportunity to highlight those who are making a real difference at clubs or in the community.

The nomination period begins today (Friday 10 May 2019) and closes on Tuesday 28 May 2019. To make the process as inclusive as possible, there is the opportunity for you to nominate a coach, or for a coach to self-nominate.

The key to your nomination is to connect it to the theme of this year’s ‘Coaching Week’, which is how this coach contributes to a healthy and happier community.

The themes set to be highlighted across the week are:

Monday 03

Showcasing coaches playing a pivotal role in building stronger communities.

Tuesday 04

Showcasing coaching as a catalyst for crime prevention.

Wednesday 05

Revealing coaching as a driver for tackling loneliness.

Thursday 06

Showcasing coaching uniting communities.

Friday 07

Demonstrating coaching aiding recovery, social prescription and mental well-being.

Saturday 08

Coaching helping people living with disabilities grow in confidence and independence.

Sunday 09

Coaching as a vehicle for breaking down social barriers.

Georgina Williams, UK Athletics’ Head of Coach Education and Qualifications said:

“We would encourage all those who have been inspired, or those who continue to be inspired by their coaches, to submit their nominations for ‘Coaching Week’ over the next few weeks. We’d also like coaches to submit their stories through the self-nomination process so we have a wide range of experiences to showcase and celebrate through the week commencing 3 June.”

Donna Fraser, UKA’s Interim Domestic Athletics Operations Manager said:

“Thank you to all coaches who give up their time to develop current and future athletes of all abilities and aspirations. As a former athlete I am keen that you know your coaching does not go unnoticed and is valued constantly. We’re really looking forward to reading your nominations and showcasing your incredible work.”