UK Coaching Awards 2024
Paul Moseley : Hannah Cockroft ’ s Golden Double : Dominating the T34 100m and 800m to maintain her perfect Paralympic record and clinch her ninth gold .
The gusto with which Hannah Cockroft OBE rang the giant trackside bell at Stade de France to celebrate winning the 800 metres was mirrored by the elation of her coach , Paul Moseley . Each of the nine meaty chimes symbolised her nine Paralympic gold medals .
Hannah partnered with Paul at Leeds City AC Wheelchair Racing in 2022 . Already a Paralympic great , he has played a pivotal role in helping Hannah extend her roll of honour to a remarkable 16 world titles and nine Paralympic titles , cementing her status as a hall of fame ‘ legend ’. Paul ’ s meticulous training regimes and strategic insights have been instrumental in Hannah ’ s continued success , ensuring she remains at the pinnacle of her sport .
There ’ s dominance , and then there ’ s Hannah Cockroft-style dominance . It ’ s an understatement to say that remaining world number one in your sport for 12 years – since bursting onto the wheelchair racing scene at London 2012 – is no easy feat . Paul ’ s unwavering support and expert guidance have been key factors in her sustained excellence .
Kurt Bogaerts : Puncture to Podium : Tom Pidcock executes daring lastminute overtaking manoeuvre to retain his Olympic cross-country mountain bike title in epic duel .
In Paris , Tom Pidcock MBE , who made history in Tokyo as the youngest rider to win an Olympic mountain bike title , became only the second man to achieve back-to-back Olympic victories in this event .
The supreme all-rounder is also a world champion in cyclo-cross and excels on the road , being a stage winner in Le Tour .
Ineos coach and directeur sportif Kurt Bogaerts , who is also Pidcock ’ s personal coach – and a cornerstone in Pidcock ’ s diverse and successful career – is accustomed to his super-human feats of endurance . However , even he must have feared their chances were wrecked when Pidcock punctured early in the race while leading , leaving him with a mountain to climb , 40 seconds behind .
With the final bend in sight , Pidcock threw caution to the wind . He used his aggressive descending skills to navigate the toughest line through the trees , brushing bikes before sprinting clear . This daring manoeuvre was a testament to the skills and confidence instilled in him by Kurt .
While the drama on the track will be etched in our memories , the hard work and mentorship of the man who crafted this unforgettable moment went unseen .
* Qualifying period for the Great Coaching Moment of the Year is 1 November 2023 – 20 November 2024