"I'm over the moon to have been offered this amazing opportunity; not only will I get to learn from Peter Eriksson as my Master Coach, I will also have the opportunity to work with some great coaches including Jenny Archer. This role will enable me to further enhance my skills, and coupled with my passion and enthusiasm for coaching will enable me to continue along the pathway towards becoming a world class coach. I'm really looking forward to being part of such a strong team of Apprentice Coaches."

"This is only the second position of its kind within the Paralympic movement in the UK and it's a step in the right direction. The fact that Hayley will be working across Olympic and Paralympic performance is evidence of our commitment to full integration and further establishes us as a world leading country in the sport."

"We've continually reinforced the point that while we must work efficiently through to 2012, it's increasingly vital that we serve the sport beyond then through the creation of a coaching legacy. Apprentice Coaches will learn the trade from the world class coaches already in our system and will be well placed to step up and deliver post 2012."

"Hayley is a keen athlete and has always aspired to becoming a full time coach. Her interest was always how science could help athletes to perform better. For her dissertation she investigated the lateral force during bend running with a view to getting 200m runners round the curved part of the track at a higher speed.

To be appointed UKA Apprentice Coach-Paralympic for sprints and wheelchair racing is an amazing achievement. The deep scientific understanding of sport Hayley developed at Anglia Ruskin has most certainly given her the edge. It is most rewarding to see students like Hayley fulfilling her dream."