Glen Barry Barnes  (Dip SW. Dip HE. Dip IPM.)

England Athletics Level 3 Performance Coach

I am writing this testimonial as an England Athletes Level 3 Performance coach who has been involved in coaching, mainly middle-distance athletes, for a number of years. A number of these athletes have gone on to gain representative honours in Regional, National and International competitions and Callum has been one of that group of athletes

 I can confirm that, as an athlete, Callum has shown commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, qualities that he brings to both his coaching and private life. Callum's move to St Mary's University London and subsequently to Radford University in Virginia USA, enabled him to sample different coaching perspectives and styles. In both of these settings, Callum worked voluntarily within school environments, coaching and supporting the children with their growth and development, gaining plaudits for his work ethic.

Since his return to the UK he has completed his Athletics Coach Award, which has enabled him to work more closely with the more talented athletes within the club structure. In coaching these young people, Callum brings his own style of performance and has built some strong and trusting relationships, contributing fully to the level of success they are achieving, with his guidance and input.

As well as Callum's undoubted ability in his coaching role, he has also taken on the responsibility for organising race events on behalf of Doncaster Athletic Club. The feedback received from these has been complimentary of the standard and the quality of Callum's organisational skills. Personnel at the highest level of athletics have been complimentary of his personality and demeanour, praising him for his efforts.

Overall, I have found Callum to be a trusted and valued friend, as well as a very talented athlete and coach, who deserves all the accolades he has received to date, I wish him well in whichever direction his career takes him.