Holmes calls for coaching changes

Holmes missed the World Championships because of injury

Dame Kelly Holmes has called for an overhaul of coaching systems following Britain's poor World Championships.

The double Olympic champion, who feels there has been a "lull in attitude" among some team members, also said central contracts would help.

"I believe in central contracts and think that is the way we have to go to have a structure that is workable," she told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek.

She also said athletes must produce better results before they get funding.

Holmes, who missed the Helsinki championships because of injury, feels Britain's poor performance will force the hand of officials to ensure changes are made.

"We have elite athletes who need an elite support structure," she said.

"The coaches, physios and doctors we have are all good but I think we need to tighten up the reins and make the structures more dynamic and more workable.

"It [Helsinki] is not what we really want in terms of performance at a world-class level but I think that is about to change.

"Everyone is now sitting up and instead of talking about making changes, hopefully now they will implement them."