elite athlete support programme


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The Elite Athlete Support Programme, launched in October 2006, is a joint venture between the Herts Sports Partnership, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and the University of Hertfordshire. The English Institute of Sport fully support the programme and help with selection of athletes and programme delivery.
23 young talented athletes have been selected to receive support services up to the value of £1000 each. These include:
- Strength and Conditioning training sessions with a qualified Strength and Conditioning coach
- Personalised Strength and conditioning training programme
- Physiotherapy allowance
- Equipment for home training
- Media training workshop
- Performance lifestyle advice
- How to stay drug free in sport workshop (100% ME)
- Free annual membership to the Hertfordshire Sports Village
Click on the "Meet the athletes" link below to view individual athlete profiles.
For further information about the programme, please contact Fiona Deans by telephone on 01707 281005 or via email: f.deans@herts.ac.uk



