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A Weekend of Firsts - First-ever Bilingual Coaching Assistant Course Delivered & Two New Locations for Course Delivery
13/05/2025 00:00, In Blog /
We had a fantastic weekend of learning, energy, and growth across South Wales, with two standout milestones for our team and the local coaching community.
On a glorious sunny Sunday, our Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) course was our first ever to be delivered at St Martin's School in Caerphilly, and it was at full capacity! Despite the tempting weather, our passionate participants chose to invest in developing their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of safe, inclusive, and effective running sessions. It’s a reflection of a growing trend we’re seeing across Wales, where a rise in grassroots leadership with more community members stepping forward to support the health and wellbeing of others through our sport.
Meanwhile, we were also making fresh tracks in Amman Valley, where we delivered our first-ever bilingual Coaching Assistant course and what a setting to do it in! With the venue’s brilliant track underfoot, it felt like the perfect place to start something special. “First lap, but not the last!” sums up the mood, as we look forward to bringing even more coaching development to the area in future. The Coaching Assistant course is a vital entry point for anyone looking to support athletics at a grassroots level, and Amman Valley has a strong tradition of nurturing athletic talent, particularly through its local clubs and schools. With strong local enthusiasm and a brilliant track to build on, Amman Valley is set to grow into a vibrant hub for coaching and athletics in the years to come.
These courses aren’t just about certifications – they’re about building confident, capable Leaders and Coaching Assistants who can support the next generation of athletes and create positive experiences in sport.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend, a big shout-out to our tutors and of course, the venues who made it all possible!
If you’re feeling inspired to lead and support others in their running journeys, why not join one of our upcoming courses and take the first step into coaching.