Athletics Coaching Hub

Watching Cameron Myers lead from the front in the 1500 m at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships raised an important question for coaches and runners alike: how much harder is it to lead than to sit in behind the pack? This article explores what the research says about drafting, air resistance, perceived effort, pacing, and race tactics, with clear takeaways for athletics and endurance coaches.

In this coach education presentation, Bryce Anderson and Mel Mustapic explore RED-S and what it means for athletics coaches. The session highlights how coaches can better recognise warning signs, normalise fuelling as part of training, and support athletes by connecting them with appropriate professional help.

Tudor Bidder shares practical reflections on the role relationships, trust, boundaries, and influence play in shaping effective coaching environments. Watch the full presentation below for a thoughtful and experience rich discussion on managing the people around high performance athletics.

This webinar unpacks how to handle conversations about physique, body image, and disordered eating in athletics with care, clarity, and athlete health as the non negotiable priority. It outlines what good practice looks like for body composition assessment, why it is rarely appropriate for under 18 athletes, and the referral pathways and policy expectations that protect both athletes and coaches.