TESTIMONIALS
Ash has proved himself to be a skilled coach – with training focused on the fitness, speed, sharpness and techniques required of an effective striker. A positive role model who has inspired a quiet teenager to work hard, improve his fitness and develop that fitness specific to his role.
Always approachable and professional, Ash has made this weekly training fun and a highlight of each week. Motivated, resolute and both seeing and enjoying the benefits of this training, we now have a fitter, more determined footballer who has asked to continue this training on a regular basis.
Ash is an excellent coach and has achieved fantastic results with our son.
Kevin and Diane Shaw
Ashley spoke with humility, captivating the students with his honesty about critical decisions and priorities that he had made to ensure that he achieved the goals that he had set himself. He told the story of the key transitions, successes, failures and learning in his journey.
Ash's decisions and the process he has undergone to make them have left our students much the wiser in terms of decisions which they may need to make in the future. It has also convinced me Ash's thought processes and critical thinking skills are well developed.
Ash has a clear vision of where he is going and what he wants to achieve. His presentation today was professional, well prepared and excellently delivered. It will leave a lasting impact. I can highly recommend Ash for future presentations in teaching or conference situations.
Janet Vickers
Senior Lecturer Sport Coaching and Physical Education
Sheffield Hallam University
When I first met Ash, as a rugby league academy prospect you could tell how committed he was to developing his athletes. A few years later our paths crossed again, as my head strength and conditioning coach. Now after having Ash as my coach for the past two years, my performance in the gym and on the field have never been better.
A highlight for me would be my squat rising from a 120kgx3 to a 170kgx1 in a 6 week period, I would have never achieved this accolade without the help and support of Ash. As an outside back in rugby speed and agility are key to my game, at 6’3 and 105kg my movement and first step quickness have continually improved under Ash’s guidance.
However support out of the gym I have received is something you can’t ignore. He has helped me with opportunities I never thought I would be part of. With international representation coming up for me soon, Ash has helped with funding streams, physiotherapy and providing general life support. I can truthfully say I would not be in the place I am now without the help of Ash Downing.
Lewis Bowman
Senior Jamaican Rugby League International, Stockport RUFC and Team Hallam RUFC