Tyler tipped for key role in UK athletics shake-up

Published on 13/09/2012 03:22

Canadian Kevin Tyler is expected to be given a key role when UK Athletics announce their new team to take over from head coach Charles van Commenee today. The governing body are set to unveil a new structure that will differ from the current set-up under the Dutchman, who is stepping down in December.

Tyler, who has been UK Athletics’ strategic head of coaching and development since 2008, has built a reputation as a “coach of coaches” and worked closely with Van Commenee.

When he was appointed, UKA chief executive Niels de Vos described Tyler as “an outstanding coach”, adding: “His real reputation is as a coach of coaches who makes things happen.”

Van Commenee confirmed on Tuesday he will step down as head coach, sticking to his promise to move on if the British track and field team failed to meet his own target of eight medals at the London Olympics. British athletes won six medals in London, two short of the target.