Olympic stars at BHS coaching conference

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

20 October 2008 11:10

Olympic medallists Lee Pearson and Sharon Hunt will share their expertise at the first-ever BHS coaching conference in November.

Nine-times Paralympic Gold Medallist Lee Pearson will be joined by long-standing Chef d’equipe of the British Eventing team, Yogi Briesner FBHS, and Eventing Team bronze medallist, Sharon Hunt. Sharon has experienced a fantastic rise to success with Tankers Town, a horse she bought and solely produced from a four-year-old through to Olympic glory.

The day will be centred around coaching and the supporting information and principles that make coaching successful. As well as talks by Yogi, Lee and Sharon, there will be sessions looking at rider fitness, exercise and lifestyle, sports psychology and an update from Suzanne Genery on the UK Coaching Certificate.
In addition, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters.

Margaret Linington-Payne, BHS Director of Standards, said: “We are extremely pleased and excited to have such a prestigious line up of presenters. This is a not-to-be missed conference, which will have something for everybody interested in coaching, teaching and instructing.”

The conference is at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on November 10, tickets £30-£40. Tel 01926 707799 or email training@bhs.org.uk