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John Shepherd

Track & Field coach - Author & Editor

About

John Shepherd is an ex-international long jumper, now coach. He has coached for the English National Team. His squad consists mainly of long and triple jumpers and sprinters. "Team Sheps", includes Elliot Safo LJ 7.86m (former European Junior champion); Paul Ogun LJ 7.79m; Oliver Newport LJ 7.78m; Jonathan Grant LJ 7.54m (10.54 100m), Jonathan Ilori 16.16m TJ , Pippa Early LJ 5.87m (u17 UK record holder for u17 indoor and outdoor sprint hurdles and pentathlon). Many group members are various age group internationals and feature highly on the UK's all-time lists.

John has also been a magazine editor (Outdoor Fitness & ultra-FIT) and has written a number of books, including: The Complete guide to sports training; 101 Youth athletic drills; & Strength training for runners. He also writes regularly for other publications including Peak Performance & Athletics Weekly.