My name is coach Lucy and I joined Athletics Academy in 2025 after moving to Abu Dhabi with my husband from the Cotswolds in UK where I spent most of my childhood in the outdoors hiking and cycling.

I have been very passionate about sport and performance since a young age. I used to represent my school at county competitions in the 100m and have gone on to compete in powerlifting at a professional level. I have several federation British and world records for lifting.

For me, physical activity goes way beyond just movement. It has taught me discipline, perseverance and resilience. Not to mention building up my self esteem.

Being able to coach and help others to realise their potential and build confidence is what I am most passionate about and why I love what I do. I believe it is so fundamentally important for young people to discover the enjoyment and sense of achievement you get from pushing yourself, seeing how you adapt and improve, knowing that it is down to your own hard work.