The Athletics Trust Scotland (ATS) National Athletics Academy is a two-year education programme for talented track and field athletes which aims to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies that will be essential in helping them achieve the overall outcomes of the programme.
The Academy was set up in 2013 to better support and direct young athletes, their coaches and parents as they progress towards senior status. The Academy has previously been supported by long term sponsor 4J Studios however, as of 2024, we are delighted to announce that the National Athletics Academy will be supported by the Athletics Trust Scotland.
We feel that, when partnered with hard work and dedication, the opportunities, support and guidance offered will help prepare the athlete βteamβ for the challenges ahead β ultimately assisting and guiding them to fulfil their performance potential in the sport as seniors.
New National Academy Brochure coming soon.
The aims of The ATS National Athletics Academy are:
The benefits of the programme include:
Requirements for the 2024-2026 Programme:
ATS National Academy Standards
ATS National Academy Paralympic Standards – Women
ATS National Academy Paralympic Standards – Men
Please contact the National Talent Manager for any further information: Allan.Hamilton@scottishathletics.org.uk
Expectations:
Members of The ATS National Athletics Academy from November 2023 are listed below, graduates can be found here
Year 1
Athlete | Club | Coach |
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Joshua Mungin | Kilbarchan AAC | John Rodger |
Rhys Crawford | Aberdeen | Nichola Crawford |
Craig Shennan | Giffnock North | Dudley Walker |
Jamie Connor | Giffnock North | Dudley Walker |
Andrew McWilliams | Lasswade | Linda/Kirk Smith |
Holly Ovens | Fife AC | Steven Doig |
Scarlett Wilson | Giffnock North | Lynne MacDougall |
Matilda Brockley | Annan | Linda Nicholson |
Louis Whyte | Moorfoot | Linda Nicholson |
Bruce Robb | Pitreavie | |
Abbey Kennedy | Kilmarnock | Jim Green |
Omar Bajo | Edinburgh AC | Bill Walker |
Tehillah Ikechukwu-Okonkwo | Law | Thomas McTaggart |
Millie McClelland-Brooks | Inverclyde | Norrie Hay |
Matthew Power | Livingston | Celia Peerless |
Sam Fernando | Fife AC | Steven Doig |
Anastasia Cotorobai | Pitreavie | Francis Smith |
Year 2
Athlete | Club | Power of 10 | Coach | Power of 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adam Donnachie | Stirling University | Profile | Janelle McGurk | Profile |
Callum Hendry | Victoria Park City of Glasgow | Profile | John Costello | |
Ben Heron | North Ayrshire AC/Strathclyde University | Profile | Chris Baillie | Profile |
Freya Howgate | Perth Strathtay/Loughborough Students | Profile | Joe McDonnell | Profile |
Ethan Lorimer | Harmeny AC | Profile | Andy Ross | Profile |
Reiss Marshall | Fife AC | Profile | Steve Doig | Profile |
Angela Mcauslan Kelly | Aberdeen AAC/Princeton | Profile | Jim Green | Profile |
Oliver Patton | Kilbarchan AAC | Profile | Robert Hawkins | Profile |
Finlay Ross | Harmeny AC | Profile | Andrew Ross | Profile |
Matthew Tait | Dunfermiline Track and Field | Profile | Allan Smith | Profile |
Hannah Taylor | Aberdeen AAC/UCL | Profile | Nicola Crawford | Profile |
Amy Teasdale | Kilbarchan AAC | Profile | Sarah Dempsey | |
Cameron Thores | Corstorphine AC/ Stirling University | Profile | Lewis Innes | Sonya Ellis |
Note 1: The list above reflects the coach and club that each athlete was working with when they entered the Academy
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