Trackspeed1 coach John Powell has announced the formation of a brand new sprints academy to be formed under the Trackspeed1 banner.
It will be a unique opportunity for sprinters, young or old, irrespective of ability, to receive high level coaching with potential to graduate to elite level.
The unprecedented successes of the long-established sprinting stable at Crystal Palace during 2012 has prompted John to expand his coaching work to incorporate anyone who wants to try to develop in the speed events. Instruction in long jump, triple jump and hurdles could also be availed on request.
John, now retired from his long term career in the Metropolitan Police, will be working with his top athletes during the day, but will open up opportunities for other athletes to train as part of the Trackspeed1 set-up during specified evenings.
"We have a pretty good tradition of discovering and developing young talent here," said John, " but I can't keep feeding youngsters into the main group where I have international athletes quite rightly needing more significant and priority attention.
"This way, any athlete who wants to get into some decent sprint training in south London can receive it, with the added incentive that, if they progress well, they could end up training alongside some of our top stars.
"It won't be free, but the deal will encourage anyone getting involved to commit for a minimum period, and they will all be entitled to wear the Trackspeed1 brand."
John emphasised that he would welcome any athlete from any club, and that unattached athletes would be given a free reign to join whichever club they felt suited them most.
The whole initiative will get started in October when the main group report back for winter training, but anyone interested in getting involved should contact John as soon as possible via trackspeed1@hotmail.com as there will be a limit if initial popularity is high.
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