I very much appreciated being on a course which brought together like-minded people who were all looking to progress and develop. I was fortunate enough to be able to work alongside some incredibly talented people, in roles which have helped me to develop as a coach and as a person. This has also meant working with some immensely talented athletes, which has provided me with professional experience that is vital when it comes to applying for that first full-time job.

During the course I was taught by highly regarded and incredibly experienced practitioners. The breadth of knowledge taught on the course, from injury prevention strategies and psychology to nutrition and sociology, gave a broad understanding of working with athletes as a whole, whilst allowing me to gain an insight into areas I could further develop externally.

The thing that stood was the willingness of the academic staff to help you beyond what is necessary just to pass the course. The staff genuinely care about your development and are willing to go beyond their call of duty to bring out the best in their students. Throughout the course I felt cared for as a human and not just as a student. I think that is something really special that the staff at Loughborough have created.