Our Mission
Natural athleticism is no longer guaranteed.
Declining levels of physical activity among young children and adolescents plus lower participation rates across all youth sports is resulting in a worrying decline in the levels of fundamental movement skills in young athletes.
Yet, we can salvage the situation. We can provide a remedy.
With appropriate, well-delivered, proper coaching we can make meaningful change and help young athletes become more athletic at any stage in their sporting journey.
That is our mission.
“As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.”
― Harrington Emerson
ABOUT
MARK HUGHES
Founder
Mark Hughes is a Development Coach based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He has coached at an international level, including multiple World & European Championships with both GB Seniors Tennis & England Masters Hockey.
Mark’s previous role was as UK Performance Director for EXOS, an elite high-performance coaching provider based in the US. During his time with EXOS, Mark spent time at elite organisations such as Ajax of Amsterdam FC & Mclaren F1.
Mark provides an integrated approach to athlete development incorporating speed & movement skill development, physical preparation & performance therapy combining to help keep young athletes happy & healthy throughout their development phases.