James Wilson
Head Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
I have been a coach for The Saxons for nearly a decade. In that time I have led running, fitness, track and beginners’ sessions which means I have had the pleasure to help many members fulfil their goals no matter how big or small.
Ann Granger
Level 2 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
Jo Clifton
Level 2 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
I got into coaching for The Saxons to help people on their running journey.
Chris Lucas
Level 2 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
I started coaching in 2010, encouraged by Gordon Merfield. I loved the different running sessions at club and seeing members turning up in all weathers to improve fitness and set goals to smash their personal bests. In 2014, I obtained a CiRF Qualification and more recently became an England Athletics adjudicator.
Tina Church
Level 2 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
I joined the club in 2012 as a supporting role for my son. This progressed to becoming a Leader in Running Fitness LiRF (2015) to help with the club sessions. As the club has grown I became a Coach in Running Fitness CiRF (2025) to help to support the club and encourage members to achieve their individual goals.
Keelan Smith
Level 2 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Level 2 (CiRF) and Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
Mike Knee
Level 1 Coach
Holds an England Athletics Leaders (LiRF) Qualification.
Coaching has given me the opportunity to help The Saxons continue to thrive so that others can enjoy this great club. Being a part of The Saxons enables me to spend time with a friendly bunch of people.