About
We work closely with England Athletics and qualified coaches to ensure you or your child is offered expert guidance.
We receive athletes from year 7 upwards, while year 3 to 6 athletes can enrol on the WASPS section of the club.
Our various training sessions take place at Ashton Playing Fields and are tailored to mixed abilities.
The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging.
What to expect
Our sprinting program builds on the foundations of speed, strength and durability required for world-class performance.
A typical session will start with the following:
- Warmups
- Drills
- Training session
- Lastly, a cooldown & stretches
Coach P Franklin
For athletes in the U18 age groups (aged 15–18 on 31st August) — a key stage where strong foundations meet growing ambition and performance starts to take shape.
About
Positioned between younger development squads (U16) and senior-level (U23) groups, this programme offers a focused, age-appropriate environment designed to meet athletes where they are. It provides an ideal setting for those ready to train with intent, progress alongside their peers, and prepare for the next level. Sessions are led by Coach Paul Franklin and supported by Nina Franklin, assistant coach and Level 2 official, creating a structured, supportive, and professional coaching environment.
Times & Standards
As a guide, the entry standard for this group is typically aimed at athletes reaching PB Awards Black 6+ level, according to the retrospective performance benchmarks for their age group.
Tuesday (one group session)
- 6:00 – 7:10pm (Track)
S1: Max Velocity + Frontside Mechanics - 7:10 – 8:00pm (Gym)
Strength & Conditioning
Thursday
- Session 1
5:50 – 7:00pm (Track)
S1: Plyos + Acceleration + Flying 30s + Speed Endurance (60–200m) - Session 2
🕖 6:50 – 8:00pm (Track)
S2: Plyos + Acceleration + Flying 30s + Speed Endurance (200–400m)
Saturday
- 10:00 – 11:30/45am (Track)
Blocks + Acceleration + Split Finish Work - 12:30 – 1:30pm (Gym)
S&C – Force Development
Prevention