Sprinter Kieran Daly, who has improved from 11.1 to 10.1s over 100 metres in his 4-5 years with Trackspeed1, has elected to leave the squad with immediate effect.
The most improved athlete in British sprinting in 2014 imparted his decision to coach John Powell yesterday (22nd) who, whilst unsurprised, expressed disappointment that yet again an athlete with a current steep improvement curve has elected to jump ship.
"It's frustrating," he said, "but at the end of the day we have a fantastic group of athletes this year who believe in the programme and are actively engaging already. 2015 still promises to be an exceptional year, and I'm already thoroughly enjoying getting stuck into winter coaching."
Daly will join coach Jonas Dodoo, based at Lee Valley. He will be the fourth Trackspeed1 member to transfer to that group over the years, following David Bolarinwa, Set Osho and Tunde Judun, who departed at similar peaks in their careers.
Powell's recent appointment as Chair of the Crystal Palace Sports Partnership has added to an already busy diary this Autumn:
"It's yet another hat to wear," he said, "but I'm happy to because the plans to demolish the stadium at the Palace are potentially disastrous for the sport. As long as it doesn't impact on my work with the squad, I will do everything I can to work with our partners to achieve a compromise that satisfies everyone's agenda."
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