Coach Education Resources
The Whole Athlete and Training Program
This High Performance Town Hall explores the importance of a comprehensive training program for athletes, focusing on the “whole athlete” and the role of communication, and planning.
Master Coach, Susan Hobson, and AA Dietitian Lead, Bryce Anderson, highlight the crucial elements beyond just physical training, including nutrition, sleep, recovery, and mental health, and how these should be integrated into the program.
Adding ‘No-Load’ Training Strategies into your Coaching Toolkit
No-load interventions, such as motor imagery, contralateral limb training, and passive blood flow restriction (BFR), offer effective methods for maintaining or improving strength without physical equipment or placing undue stress on an injured limb. Motor imagery, which involves mentally rehearsing exercises, has been shown to preserve and even slightly enhance muscle strength, making it useful during periods when physical training is not possible, such as during injury recovery, holidays, or travel to challenging environments.
Preparation for the Olympics and Paralympics
Learn from three of Australia’s leading High Performance coaches as they describe their preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Hear from Sprints Coach Andrew Murphy, Jumps lead Alex Stewart, and Distance guru Philo Saunders as they explain how elilte athletes will optimise their condition prior to a major championships.
Using Effective Coaching Cues
For track and field coaches and athletes, coaching cues are a great tool for instructing and reinforcing the desired skill components.
However, there is strong evidence to suggest that not all cues are equally effective.
This article delves into the critical role of coaching cues – specifically, external and internal cues – in shaping athletes' performance, including their ability to develop and retain newly acquired skills.