Welcome to Aspire to Greatness at Sutton Athletics
“The Sutton coaching team at the David Weir Leisure Centre is doing a brilliant job getting young people into athletics the right way — with great coaching, a positive atmosphere, and proper technique from day one. Whether your child wants to compete or just enjoy being active, this club gives them the best foundation in sport.”
— Daley Thompson CBE, Double Olympic Champion & ATG Ambassador
Fun athletics coaching for children in Carshalton at DWLC. Run, jump, throw training with expert coaches for 5–16 years. Affiliated with Sutton & District AC.
🎯 What We Offer at Sutton Athletics Academy
At Sutton Athletics, we provide a range of exciting opportunities for children and young athletes to enjoy, improve, and thrive in a fun, supportive environment:
🏃♀️ Twice-Weekly Athletics Training
Choose from two weekly sessions led by expert coaches, focused on improving speed, agility, balance, coordination, and overall fitness. Perfect for beginners and aspiring athletes alike.
🏅 Friendly Competitions
We offer relaxed, inclusive competitions throughout the year so children can experience the joy of racing, jumping, and throwing with their teammates. Compete if you want to — or simply come for fun!
☀️ Holiday Camps & Training Weeks
During school holidays, we run popular athletics holiday camps packed with skill-building, fitness, and games. In 2026, we’re proud to offer international training camps in St Lucia and La Manga, Spain – combining sunshine, sport, and unforgettable memories.
🤝 England Athletics Affiliated Club
We are proud to be affiliated with England Athletics, ensuring we follow national coaching standards, child protection guidance, and provide a clear development pathway for young athletes.
🏃♂️ Progression to Club Athletics
We work closely with Sutton & District Athletics Club, offering a clear path for children who want to take their training further. From age 12, children can feed into the club while continuing to train with us weekly for additional support, confidence and expert development across all disciplines.
👟 Meet Our Coaching Team
Our expert coaching team at Sutton Athletics combines international experience, specialist knowledge, and a true passion for youth development. We’re here to help every child build confidence, improve skills, and have fun on the track.
💥 Aidan Syers
Former GB international sprinter and UKA Level 2 coach. Aidan leads our speed and sprint sessions, bringing elite-level insight into acceleration, running mechanics, and explosive movement.
🦘 Mandy Walters
UKA Level 2 Athletics Coach with a specialism in jumps. Mandy has years of experience working with children across all ability levels and ensures technical skills are taught with patience, care, and energy.
🏋️ Amy Murtagh
UKA Level 3 coach and strength & conditioning specialist. As a mum of two, Amy understands how to balance fun and focus while helping young athletes build strength, core stability, and resilience.
🌟 Sebastian Fox
Up-and-coming sprinter and UKA Level 1 coach. Sebastian is a fantastic role model for our younger athletes, supporting sessions with energy and encouragement, and inspiring confidence in every child.
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Our experienced coaches teach a variety of athletic skills and promote a love of sports.
Thursday Roar Speed & Agility
12-16 Years
5:00PM-5:55PM
Autumn Term Speed, Agility, Fitness, Drills, ConditioningBook Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the sessions take place?
David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, SM5 1SL
Is there free parking?
Yes, there is free parking in marked bays. Car Park can get busy.
What days & times are the sessions?
Sessions are held on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 5-6pm. There is a session for older athletes on a Thursday this is a called ROAR and also runs from 5-6pm.
Where do we meet?
We meet outside the upstairs sprint hall. (we will put a message on the groups whatsapp if the meeting point changes for that session). Please do not enter this area until the coaches are set up and ready for registration. Please be aware there are other users on the track.
Do I need to stay?
For safeguarding purposes children under 11 will need an adult on site during the session. Please let the coaches know if you are using the gym. A reminder that this is a public leisure centre.
Can I watch my child?
There is a viewing area in the café where you can watch the inside track as there is limited space within the sprint hall or once we are downstairs you may watch in the field hall. If training takes place on the outside track we ask if you would watch from the upstairs seating area.
What does my child need to wear?
Comfortable sports clothing, tshirt, hoodie, joggers, shorts or leggings. We recommend trainers rather than plimsols. You don’t need running spikes.
Drinks & Snacks
Please bring a filled water bottle. You should not need a snack as the sessions are short. If a snack is brought into the area please do not bring NUTS as we have children with nut allergies who attend the sessions. There is a cafeteria where you can buy drinks and hot food at the centre.
Registration
Once the coaches are set up, we will register your child on arrival for H&S & Admin purposes. Please do not leave your child until they have been registered. It may be you are asked for confirmation of booking so please have that ready.
Collection
The sessions normally finish in the field hall or on the outside track. Please make sure you are there for pick up by 5.55pm so we can check the children out, thank you.
Admin and information on costs, bookings etc.
Unfortunately, our coaches cannot answer these questions on the night please contact our Admin team, Kate & Guy. They can be contacted on admin@aspiretogreatness.co.uk
Sessions
In our sessions we aim, over the term, to ensure the children have had the opportunity to try a range of athletics disciplines focussing on agility, balance & co-ordination in a fun and supportive environment. In addition if the local schools are attending activities such as cross country, sportshall, quad kids and district athletics we help prepare them for these in our sessions too.
A session always starts with athletic warm up drills, team relay and often an agility activity. There is always a sprint or longer running activity (these are varied and if a race they are run in age groups or ability). On occasions we split into groups to enable 2 activities to run concurrently. The 2nd half of the session normally takes place in the field hall which is located downstairs at the centre. Here we rotate weekly between long jump, high jump, various throws; vortex, soft javelin, shot putt or an agility obstacle course . Our session finishes either with a lap around the 400m outside track (weather dependent) or games followed by stretching.
Coaches
Our main coaches are Mandy (Tues/Thurs), Amy & Aiden (Thursday) who are experienced athletics coaches, we are supported by Seb who is a trained coaching assistant and senior athlete. We also have support from young athletes who train with local clubs.
Do you compete during the year?
Yes! We are currently working towards our Summer Greatest Games Championship, where all Aspire to Greatness clubs will come together for a fun and competitive celebration of athletics. In the meantime, we will also be organising friendly competitions between clubs to give children the opportunity to test their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship
Pathway to competitive athletics
We have strong links with Sutton & District AC and coaches will support with introductions to the club for those in year 5 up who are keen and ready to move onto competitive athletics. Some of our older athletes, those in Year 5 up who are on a waiting list or can’t commit to training at Sutton & District train with us at ATG but also can be linked members of the club and have the opportunity to compete in club competitions.
