Colchester Harriers provides coaching for all ages and abilities, across a wide range of disciplines.
Coaching groups are organised around ability and experience, and aligned to the UK Athletics Athlete Development Pathway.
Younger athletes are encouraged to develop skills across a wide range of disciplines, while more experienced athletes receive specialised training for their chosen events.
Colchester Harriers Endurance Coaching Pyramid
UKA Athlete Development Pathway
| Name | Level | Event group(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Garnham | 4 | Sprints, Jumps (level 3), Throws (level 2) |
| Linda Garnham | 3 | Sprints, Throws (level 2) |
| Chris Akehurst | 3 | Sprints, High Jump, Young Athletes |
| Rick Thompson | 3 | Throws |
| Rob Earle | 2 | Throws |
| Dave Smith | 3 | Endurance, Sprints (level 2), Throws (level 2) |
| Richard Pickering | 3 | Endurance |
| David Simpson | 3 | Endurance |
| John Hyland | 3 | Middle distance |
| Tonie Wilson | 2 | Middle Distance |
| Simon Morgan | 2 | Coach in Running Fitness |
| Lydia Cunningham | 2 | Coach in Running Fitness |
| Louise Yates | 2 | Coach in Running Fitness |
| Paul Dellar | 2 | Coach in Running Fitness |
| Kevin McAlinden | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Matt Davey | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Nicola Hilson | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Justine Sheekey | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Simon Colclough | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Anita Mussett | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Johnny Rowlands | 1 | Leader in Running Fitness |
| Shawn Leek | 1 | Junior Endurance - Leader in Running Fitness |
| Paul Preston | 1 | Junior Endurance - Leader in Running Fitness |
| Denise Morley | 1 | Junior Endurance - Leader in Running Fitness |
| Isabella Minder | 1 | Junior Coaching Assistant |
| Dean Williamson | 1 | Coaching Assistant |
| Joseph Wilkin | 1 | Coaching Assistant |