Not only have we refurbished the gym at Nene Park Academy, but we recently gave their students the chance to meet and train with Olympic medallist Caden Cunningham. One of the school’s values is “achievement for all”, enabling each student to reach their full potential. This is something close to Caden’s heart, as he was inspired by his teachers and coaches and was thrilled to share his journey from grassroots sports to the Olympics.
Inspiring the next generation of athletes
In a presentation to staff and students, he shared his journey to success, which started when he decided to take a Taekwondo class with a friend at the age of 6. Caden quickly developed a real passion for the sport, deciding one day he wanted to be an Olympian. His drive and determination helped him to achieve those dreams in 2024 when he became a silver medallist at the Paris Olympics, showcasing to the students how anyone can achieve greatness.
A training session for Champions
Building on his inspirational talk, Caden took on a small group training session with eight of the school’s promising young athletes. The Team GB athlete showcased correct form and demonstrated technique when using the range of industry-leading equipment the students have available to them. Caden also delivered tailored one-to-one training advice and finished the session with a Q&A, empowering the students to maximise their potential.
“I think there’s such an importance in schools to build a good foundation of physical activity, movement and fitness. AP’s product is absolutely capable of providing that. We had a very extensive consultation process, which was fully supported with ideas based on the vision of what we wanted. There’s exceptional customer care and a fantastic range of quality products which can be brought into schools and show what’s possible in terms of leading sports science and conditioning facilities.” Aaron Kennedy, PE Curriculum Area Leader at Nene Park Academy.
Beyond the build
At AP, alongside delivering spaces that shape futures, we are committed to supporting schools in making the most of their kit. Our team of experts are always on hand to continue giving advice and guidance post-install. We also offer support to staff with tuition and accredited courses delivered by Ed Archer, who has a 25-year career in strength and conditioning and fitness education. Find out more here: https://aperformance.co.uk/courses/
