Steve Harris

Steve is a dedicated coach who has inspired many athletes of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential in the sport of athletics. He has been a coach for over 20 years, and is a real unsung hero in the sport. He is well known in athletics and sports development circles in North London for the literally hundreds of voluntary hours he puts into coaching and development of athletics. He is a Level 4 Multi events coach, and coaching coordinator for Barnet & District AC. He organises coaching activity for club coaches in club and school settings and delivers many hours of coaching every week. He mentors other athletics coaches and supports their development. He has for many years worked with disabled athletes, regularly organising specific coaching sessions for wheelchair athletes and supporting them in London Marathon and mini marathon events. He has previously been recognised for his tireless work as London Active Partnership Coach of the Year, and as the London Region Unsung Hero at the Sports Personality of the Year awards a few years ago. He has many supporters in the athletics and disability sport fraternities who could vouch for his excellent, inspirational work over many years.