Athletics Coaching Hub

Rewatch Coach Keith Herston’s presentation on coaching the Long Jump here. This page brings together the key ideas, drills and example training structures from our recent long jump coaching webinar. It is designed as a practical reference so you can quickly revisit the big rocks, choose a few drills that fit your group, and adjust your own plans. Use it alongside your existing coaching, not as the only answer, and keep tailoring the ideas to the needs and level of your athletes.

Low energy availability happens when an athlete is not eating enough to support both daily life and training. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, often called REDS, is the wider set of health and performance problems that can develop when low energy availability continues over time. Understanding the difference helps coaches spot early signs and support athletes before issues become more serious.

This week’s presentation with Aspect Australia challenged coaches to rethink inclusion, moving beyond the idea that athletes must adapt to sport, toward the belief that sport must adapt to the athlete. Presenters unpacked the social model of disability, explored the “Just-Right Zone” of performance regulation, and shared practical strategies such as quiet spaces, sensory-aware coaching, and predictable session structures.