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Performance Steering Group Announced, Positions Available

08/02/2022

British Wrestling is pleased to announce the formation of the Performance Advisory Group, which will advise on the development and delivery of performance wrestling. 

The advisory group has been formed to advocate for and oversee the successful development and implementation of the Performance Strategy for British Wrestling. It will ensure that British Wrestling delivers a performance pathway, based on ‘what it takes to win’, that is aligned across the sport and enables wrestlers to compete at the highest levels internationally.

We are pleased to confirm that director Derek Redmond will Chair the Performance Advisory Group joined by Chief Executive Craig Anthony and Performance Manager Huw Griffiths. A key feature of the group will be making the most of UK Sport investment and the group will include BWA’s UK Sport appointed Performance Advisor.

Athlete Representatives

British Wrestling is committed to ensuring athletes remain at the centre of the pathway therefore the group will have representation from both Senior and Junior athletes. We are looking for 2 athlete representatives to work alongside members of the group to support the development and delivery of the performance programme. The athlete representatives will need to cover the following: 

  • Senior athlete representative (Senior and U23)
  • Junior athlete representative (U15, U17 and U20)

Athlete Representative Role

  • Work alongside other members of the performance advisory group in broadening the view of the performance team, sharing ideas and identifying areas of best practice that represents the interests of all athletes in your sport. 
  • Provide a check and challenge to British Wrestling Performance Manager on current and future performance policies and practices. 
  • Ensure alignment of performance practices are aligned with the wider British Wrestling strategy. 
  • Provide challenge and feedback from athletes on the pathway on aspects related to the performance programme. 
  • Consulting and engaging athletes in order to gather opinions and provide feedback on discussions. 

Athlete Representative Requirements: 

  • Is or has been on a British Wrestling National Squad in the previous 2 years. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Commitment to the role and passionate about the continuous improvement of performance wrestling. 
  • Ability to give, receive and provide feedback to athletes and staff whilst giving a balanced view and remaining impartial. 
  • Understanding of the wider sporting landscape and talent/performance sport. 
  • Strong organisational skills, the ability to plan and organise meetings. 
  • A positive role model for your sport. 
  • Empowers others to lead and help develop athlete voice. 
  • Is able to commit to a maximum of 6 days a year for advisory group meetings. 

Performance Advisors

To provide further expertise and experience to the group British Wrestling are looking for 3 Performance Advisors. Performance Advisors will have experience in performance wrestling, talent/performance coaching, performance support, performance leadership and/or culture development. This is a voluntary role and expenses will be paid in accordance with British Wrestling’s expenses policy.

Performance Advisor Role 

  • Work alongside other members in broadening the view of the performance team, sharing ideas and identifying areas of best practice. 
  • Provide a check and challenge to British Wrestling Performance Manager on current and future performance policies and practices 
  • Ensure performance programme and practices are aligned with the wider British Wrestling strategy 
  • Provide challenge, advice and support to ensure tracking of progress against targets

Performance Advisor Requirements 

  • Has experience and excellent understanding of high performance/elite sport 
  • Experience of leading within a World Class/High Performance sport environment 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Knowledge of modern performance coaching/practice 
  • Is able to commit to a maximum of 6 days a year for advisory group meetings

Full terms of reference for the Performance Advisory Group are available here.

Applications are now being sought for Performance Advisor and Athlete Representatives and interested individuals should contact Performance Manager Huw Griffiths, hgriffiths@britishwrestling.org.

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