Our aim is to deliver athletic development support to sport programmes through a clearly defined framework of practice, enabling appropriate levels of support to be delivered to sports based on their identified requirements. We deliver bespoke and tailored support for high potential programmes and individuals, to suitable opportunities for athletic development for foundation and development level sportspeople.

Athletic development at Millfield school is a journey towards technical mastery. The department is underpinned by the process of engraining, expanding and exploring physical motor abilities. It aims for youth athletes to develop a large tool box of movement skills by utilising appropriate exercise progressions, ensuring the formation of default movement strategies alongside the advancement of training age. This journey is underpinned by the scientific principles surrounding general physical preparation.

Graham Williams - Athletic Development Coach, Millfield

Graham holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from renowned Loughborough University and St Mary’s universities. Since graduation Graham has become an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). He has developed his career working with young sportspeople in educational establishments and has been at Millfield for three years where he has transformed the Athletic Development programme.