Sponsored Athletes

Tim Dykes - Sponsored Athlete

Tim Dykes, pictured RIGHT, competing on the Players Tour, has been utilising the services of expert Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mark Lewin (Director of Coaching at APC) during the off-season to compliment the excellent work undertaken by his coach, Iain Runcie of Abergele Golf Club. Tim, who is attached to Wrexham Golf Club, has worked extremely hard on his conditioning during the off-season with a vigorous Mountain Bike and Hill Walking programme alongside his S&C work at APC.

Mark comments; "Tim is a tall athlete with a wealth of experience and a desire to succeed, these ingredients coupled with a structured practice plan and S&C programme, create an environment where an athlete can perform to the best of their ability. Tim has organised his time, apportioned his golf practice, conditioning and strength training on a priority basis and has established a foundation, upon which, he can build a competitive career going forward. Golf, like so many sports, requires detailed attention to physiological preparation in order to attain the high standards of consistency so important for winning events. Everyone at APC wishes Tim well for the season and we will be watching his progress with great pride".

Andy Jones - Sponsored Athlete

Andy successfully defended his Welsh Super Heavyweight Boxing title on Friday 6th March 2009 against a tough, big punching opponent. Andy's superior conditioning and ever developing technique and footwork won through in a tough battle at Sophia Gardens, Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff.

Mark Lewin, Head Coach and founder of the Athlete Performance Centre comments, "Andy is a fabulous athlete, 6ft 4" & 104kg and super lean, he is supremely dedicated to living the life of an elite athlete, but like so many top amateurs, is balancing a full-time physical job with the rigours of training and adhering to a strict nutritional regime in order to maximise his potential. Andy is beginning to receive some first-class support from the Sports Council for Wales and I sincerely hope that based upon his results, will trigger a funding award that will assist in reducing his work hours significantly enough to help him exploit his competitive potential and attain representative honours for Great Britain.

Andy is a big hope for the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and his superior athleticism, dedication and capability will serve time well in his aspiration to compete at the highest level. For a big man, Andy moves with a lightness and agility relatively unseen in his weight category, this coupled with his explosive power and the dedication of the coaching team of Dave Evans and Mark Shepard at Deva Boxing Centre, will take his boxing skills to new heights. Andy is an absolute pleasure to coach, he is hungry for results, works extremely hard and is a true boxing athlete."