What we do
At Basildon Athletic Club, all athletes are coached by fully qualified England Athletics coaches, ensuring safe, inclusive, and high‑quality training across all disciplines. We provide structured coaching for a wide range of track, field, and endurance events, supporting athletes of all abilities to develop their skills, confidence, and performance.
Academy Programme (School Years 5 to 7)
Our Academy programme is designed to give younger athletes a positive introduction to athletics. Sessions are fun, engaging, and age‑appropriate, focusing on fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, and throwing. Young athletes are encouraged to try a variety of activities, helping them build confidence and prepare for progression into specific disciplines as they grow.
Endurance Track & Cross Country
We offer coaching in Endurance Track and Cross Country for middle‑ and long‑distance runners. These sessions develop aerobic fitness, pacing, strength, and race awareness, while helping athletes adapt to both track and off‑road environments. Cross country plays an important role throughout the winter months, promoting resilience, teamwork, and competitive experience.
Sprints & Hurdles
For athletes interested in speed‑based events, we provide structured training in Sprints and Hurdles. Coaching focuses on acceleration, running mechanics, rhythm, mobility, and race execution. Sessions are progressive and tailored to support both developing athletes and those competing at a higher level.
Throws
Our throws programme, covering Discus, Hammer, Shotput and Javelin, is delivered with a strong emphasis on correct technique, event‑specific strength, and safety. Athletes are coached through each stage of development in a controlled environment, helping them build confidence, consistency, and performance.
Jumps
In the jumps, we coach High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and Pole Vault, focusing on approach work, take‑off mechanics, coordination, and technical confidence. Pole vault training is delivered with particular attention to safety, appropriate equipment, and progressive technical development.
Athlete Development & Progression
Together, these disciplines form a comprehensive athletics programme, allowing athletes to train, compete, and progress within the club. Whether aiming for competition, personal improvement, or simply enjoyment of the sport, Basildon Athletic Club provides clear pathways to support long‑term development.
