Tre Houston is on the fast track to success with Bermuda's top sprinter relocating his career to the UK where he will train under world-renowned coach Tony Lester.

Houston will head to England in late January for a initial six-month period where he will train at Lester's sprint stable – the home of Olympic gold medallists Mark Lewis-Francis and Marlon Devonish.

The 19-year-old had been on the verge of quitting the sport altogether prior to teaming up with Lester, and believes the distinguished coach can help him fulfill his 2012 Olympic ambition.

"I feel like I am finally getting somewhere now," said Houston.

"For a long time I did not feel like I was getting anywhere and almost quit sprinting altogether. Other athletes seemed to be moving their careers forward – and maybe they deserved it – but I had started to believe it was not going to happen for me.

"I have not travelled to the UK before but I feel like I am ready for it. Mr. Lester has an excellent group of athletes and has worked with the very best. He is a very knowledgeable coach and I am sure he will be able to improve my times.

"As well as training in England I believe we will also be spending time training and competing in California and Africa where the weather is better."

Lester has also worked with star quality UK athletes such as Olympic champion Denise Lewis and Olympic silver medallist Roger Black during his illustrious coaching career.

He met up with Houston in Bermuda earlier this month when Lester visited the Island to conduct a coaching workshop at the National Sports Centre.

Houston's uncle, former Bermuda track legend Troy Douglas, introduced Lester to Bermuda Track and Field Association (BTFA) president Watson at the World Championships in Berlin last summer where the pair first discussed the possibility of the Great Britain relay coach and Houston teaming up.

Douglas, who returned to Bermuda for the BTFA annual banquet last weekend, said Lester's team of top class sprinters would be the perfect environment for Houston to flourish.

"Tony is a good friend of mine and has helped me a great deal throughout my coaching career," Douglas said. "He saw he through a difficult period and he also helped me a lot during my running career.

"I have such a huge respect from him. I think Tony's environment will be perfect for Tre. He has a group of sprinters who are not only very good, but very much like Bermudians.

"They understand about teaching the young guys the good things. I know Marlon Devonshire, Mark Lewis-Franics and even Dwain (Chambers) when he comes in, will be good for Tre.

"He (Tony) still works with the best and understands what it takes. Tre's on the edge right now and Tony will be great for him."

The BTFA have put in a request to the Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) for funding to assist Houston with his move to the UK.