South West Athletics Academy
Participation - Potential - Performance
Coaching
Adult Group Sessions
Group and individual coaching for adults (and age 14+)
We run a range of technical sessions in a range of events . The majority of sessions are led by Sonya Ellis - and experienced and qualified level 4 combined events coach. See our bookings section for available sessions or if you would like a 1-1 please contact Sonya.
Events include - Sprints, Hurdles, Steeplechase, race walking, Relays, Wheelchair racing, Guide running, Frame running, Middle Distance, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Hammer.
Sonya is fully qualified and experienced in coaching all these events.
She also has experience of working with a range of other sports to help support athletes and players improve sprint technique and fitness for rugby, football, tennis, hockey, swimming, ultimate frisby, ice hockey, plus lots more
1-1 Sessions - Sprints
with Sonya Ellis
Sprints training includes a focus on technical improvement and speed development.
We do sessions on sprint mechanics, speed and plyometrics and resistance work. We use video analysis and speed cameras to look at specific areas such as reaction, drive phase, transition improvement. Please contact Sonya for details as we do both group sessions and 1-1 sessions.
Sonya has a proven record of improving performance and have worked with athltes from beginner to GB /international level.
High Jump 1-1 and group sessions
With Sonya Ellis
Technical High Jump sessions are available for both beginners and advanced. Sonya has worked with a range of athletes over the past 30 years and has had athletes compete up to GB and international levels. Sessions include technical and video analysis. Please contact Sonya for details.
Hurdles
with Sonya Ellis
Technical hurdles sessions are available for both beginners and advanced both sprint hurdles for men and women and also 400m hurdles. Sonya has worked with a range of athletes over the past 30 years and has had athletes compete up to GB and international levels. Sessions include technical and video analysis. Please contact Sonya for details.
Long Jump & Triple Jump
with Sonya Ellis
Technical Long Jump and Triple Jump sessions are available for both beginners and advanced. Sonya has worked with a range of athletes over the past 30 years and has had athletes compete up to GB and international levels. Sessions include technical and video analysis. Please contact Sonya for details.
Middle Distance, Steeplechase and race walking
with Sonya Ellis
Technical middle distance, steeplechase or race walking sessions are available for both beginners and advanced. Sonya has worked with a range of athletes over the past 30 years and was originally a middle distance athlete herself and compete to regional level. Sonya has also organised regional and national cross country events including the SW cross country champs and BUCS national. If you would like to look at training plans, and /or technical improvement please contact Sonya for details.
Javelin, Shot, Discus & Hammer
with Sonya Ellis
Technical throws sessions are available for both beginners and advanced (hammer - beginner only). Sonya has worked with a range of athletes over the past 30 years and has had athletes compete up to GB and international levels. Sessions include technical and video analysis. Please contact Sonya for details.