TRACKSPEED1 UK - REBORN !

Trackspeed1 UK has a whole new look to it for the coming winter training programme, with Head Coach John Powell overwhelmed with the number of athletes making approaches to share in a slice of success for 2015.

It's not just numbers either - there is a feel of quality about the squad in a depth not seen for a few seasons now, and with a training programme he describes as the most detailed he has ever devised, 2015 could see yet more dark horses emerge from the mist - as Kieran Daly did this summer.

Daly improved from 10.58 to 10.18s over 100 metres this year, catapulting him into the ranks of the UK's fastest 8 men, while most other TS1 athletes set PB's at various levels too.

"I'll never give an outright 'no' to anyone who asks for help or advice," said John, "but there is a limit to the number of athletes we can manage, and we are not far off that limit right now.  There are a few names to add or delete as things stand, and the list won't be fully up-to-date until October, but we have some real talent among us now with 2 or more athletes targeting 100m 10-zero's next year!

A blend of youth, talent, and experience moulded together is what the Trackspeed1 UK
brand will look like this Autumn

"I have drawn a lot of advice from coaches both at home and in the USA this year, and for the first time in around 3-4 years, I'm making some significant changes to our winter programme.  Coupled with trackside physio' advice weekly, an in-house nutritionist, and mentoring on strength and conditioning at the highest level, my view of next year is really positive.  All we need now is for the athletes to do the work!"

John is in the process of slowly recontacting the group, their season having ended relatively early compared with the international calendar this year, but with no representation in the Commonwealth Games or European Championships, it was the ideal opportunity to finish early and start early to optimise preparations for 2015.

"I just know we won't get as far as day one of squad training in October without losing one or two," he said.  "With a group as we have now, I can ensure standards are high, and remain high.  Athletes who insist on not communicating, or doing all the basics that prep' training demands before we begin the training programme as a whole, will very quickly be shown the door - whatever level they're at!"

Trackspeed1 UK has an international reputation for developing world class athletes from developing adolescents, and rarely does a season go by without a new name hitting the headlines.

"The average age of the squad is quite high now, with some real experience to lead the wealth of talent we have under 23, so it's a great mix.  The gender balance has just begun to creep in too, and I always think that is a positive ingredient," added John.

The whole squad met at John's house earlier this month for a talk about the coming winter, and everyone was rely upbeat.  Jason Hussain, the longest serving athlete in the squad now, having been with TS1 for nine years, endorsed the coach's plans:   "Do the work, be professional about it, and you can reap the rewards," he said.

Trackspeed1 UK reform as a group on October 9th, but before that will gather for fitness assessments on September 23rd and 25th.