About WAKTU
OUR
STORY
For over 10 years, we have been boldy and successfully accelerating elite performance through bespoke sports camps in the heart of the English Lake District.
ThE PERFORMANCE PILLARS
The core principles of WAKTU Performance Pillars permeate all our challenges. These pillars are fundamental to achieving long-lasting success at the highest level.
MENTAL
RESILIENENCE
Life's challenges are not defined by what you face but by how you respond. The true measure of resilience lies in preparation and inner strength.
Our challenges are intentionally designed to take you beyond your comfort zone, where doubt clouds your abilities. We provide the tools and support needed to navigate adversity, fostering a spirit of resilience – rise, adapt, succeed.
SELF-AWARENESS
Every action we take carries consequences, both positive and negative.
Our challenges shine a revealing light on your true behaviours and their impact. Through this process, you will cultivate a deeper understanding of your own values, motivations, and identity, empowering you to make mindful choices that foster personal growth.
UPHOLDING CORE VALUES
Values that are merely defined hold little significance unless they are defended with conviction.
Our programs are intentionally designed to probe, question, and challenge your belief system. We show you the importance of staying true to your core values. With a direct impact on behaviour and the value of unwavering commitment.
RELATIONSHIPS
None of us can thrive in isolation. Our success often hinges on the strength of our relationships.
Engage in shared experiences that forge meaningful connections. These bonds are built on trust, mutual support, and the understanding that the support you give is reciprocated. Strong relationships create a solid foundation for personal growth and success.
PHYSICAL
VITALITY
Think you know your physical limits? Think again.
Prepare to shatter your preconceived notions of physical limits. We inspire you to push beyond your perceived capabilities. As you unlock new levels of physical accomplishment, you will be compelled to strive for peak performance every day.
CONSTANT
GROWTH
Success breeds success.
We show you how to confront challenges head-on and conquer them. Embracing a high-performance mindset that acknowledges learning is a lifelong pursuit. By embracing a commitment to continuous improvement, you push the boundaries of what you thought possible.
PERFORMANCE PILLARS
FOR ELITE GROWTH
The core principles of our Performance Pillars are designed to ensure elite growth and are fundamental to achieving long-lasting success at the highest level.
MENTAL
RESILIENCE
It's how you respond.
Our challenges are intentionally designed to take you beyond your comfort zone, where doubt clouds your abilities. We provide the tools and support needed to navigate adversity; fostering a spirit of resilience, preparation and inner strength.
SELF-AWARENESS
Every action we take carries consequences.
We shine a revealing light on your true behaviours and their impact. Through this process, you will cultivate a deeper understanding of your own values, motivations, and identity, empowering you to make mindful choices that foster personal growth.
UPHOLDING CORE VALUES
Values hold little significance unless they are defended with conviction.
Our programs are designed to question and challenge your belief system. We show you the importance of staying true to your values. With a direct impact on behaviour and the value of unwavering commitment.
RELATIONSHIPS
None of us can thrive in isolation. Our success often hinges on the strength of our relationships.
Engage in shared experiences that forge meaningful connections. Bonds are built on trust, mutual support, and the understanding that the support you give is reciprocated. Strong relationships create a solid foundation for personal growth and success.
PHYSICAL
VITALITY
Think you know your physical limits? Think again.
Prepare to shatter your preconceived notions of physical limits. We inspire you to push beyond your perceived capabilities. As you unlock new levels of physical accomplishment, you will be compelled to strive for peak performance every day.
CONSTANT
GROWTH
Success breeds success.
We show you how to confront challenges head-on and conquer them. Embracing a high-performance mindset that acknowledges learning is a lifelong pursuit. By embracing a commitment to continuous improvement, you push the boundaries of what you thought possible.
Our Team
Meet the brilliant team who will guide you towards achieving your goals and unlocking your true potential.
Highly accomplished athletes in their own right, with a passion for coaching and empowering others to surpass their own limits. With extensive experience and unwavering dedication, our team embodies the very essence of pushing boundaries and inspiring greatness.
With a 50 mile run challenge set to enter the team and competitive challenges each year to ensure we remain in our own elite world, pushing limits and surpassing expectations.
TOM
ROTHWELL
Performance Director
MICHELLE ROTHWELL
WAKTU Director
WiLL
BETTS
Head of Coaching
JACK
OLIVER
Performance Coach
JAMES
GIBSON
Performance Coach
BRYAN WAKELEY
Performance Coach
STEVE HOPWOOD
Performance Coach
cHElseY ROBINSON
Performance Coach
JAKE
SIMPSON
Performance Coach
Madeleine
Sidi
Yoga Coach
CHAY TURNER RICHARDS
Head Analysis
EdWARD
Slater
Analysis
Anna
Bailey
Digital Communications
Our FRIENDS
Alongside our core team, we are proud to work with inspiring friends. Individuals who have faced their own trials and emerged stronger than ever, ready to share their wisdom with you. Their captivating stories unlock the transformative power that lies within each of us. Prepare to be motivated, and equipped with the tools to embark on your own path to success.
Brian Ashton MBE
Only a few sports leaders have taken an England sports team to a victorious World Cup final. Brian Ashton is one of them. Brian is keenly aware of the leadership qualities required to take a team to the top of their game. Honest, sincere and incredibly enlightening.
DAVE HEELEY MBE
Dave took strength from a life changing trauma, going blind at the age of 17, but he never let this hold him back. Dave sets goals higher than anyone WAKTU has encountered. He truly inspires the importance of stepping up to the challenge.
MICHELLE ROTHWELL
Michelle’s first world record (she has two), was when she solo ran from London to Dover, then swam the English Channel, before cycling to Paris to finish. Her determination and focus is like no other.
LOUIS TINSLEY
A former SBS operator. A true embodiment of dedication and excellence, with a 14-year military career, including 8 years within the prestigious UKSF. Louis has an unwavering commitment to achieving the highest standards and an ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and adapt to challenging situations.
13 years distinguished and decorated military service, 10 within UKSF, last 3 years as a highly experienced, multi-skilled, chief sniper instructor& and demolitions expert.
Awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for combat actions conducted in Afghanistan in 2013.