 Collins said world-class athletes were not afraid to change their coaches |
UK Athletics performance director Dave Collins says more British athletes should consider switching coaches to boost their careers. Collins' comments come after sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis left coach Steve Platt to link up with Tony Lester.
"That might be something we might need to see, not as the norm, but certainly as a far more accepted practice in the UK," said Collins.
He added athletes should look at their situation at the end of every season.
"All the world-class people I have ever worked with do that as part of their automatic function," said Collins.
"That's what I expect world-class people to do and, if they don't, I will encourage them by pushing quite hard to make those considerations and see if changes are necessary.
"There are some athletes who need to consider their situations."
Asked if a refusal to accede to his wishes might affect an athlete's funding, Collins replied: "It may."
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