Coach Education Resources
Justin Rinaldi’s 800M Coaching Philosophy, Principles, and Practices for Middle-Distance Success
What does it take to coach world class 800 metre runners? Justin Rinaldi shares a clear philosophy built around speed, endurance, race modelling, individualisation and continuous learning. We’ve pulled out five key messages from his presentation for coaches looking to better understand the demands of the 800 metres.
Race Tactics in the 800m: Breaking Down the Men’s 800m at the Adelaide Invitational
At the 2025 Adelaide Invitational, young talent Daniel Williams made a fearless move at 200m to go, forcing the pace and giving himself every chance to win. But Peter Bol, with his world-class experience, stayed composed, trusting his race plan to withstand the challenge and surge home in the final straight.
This article breaks down the key tactical decisions in the race, highlighting the strengths and risks of both approaches. Coaches, how do you help your athletes develop the instincts to make the right call under pressure? Dive in to explore strategies for building race-craft and decision-making skills in middle-distance racing.
Purposeful Sprint Drills: Boosting Technique and Performance with Informed Choices for Track Coaches
This article summarises key findings from a study investigating the selection and rationale behind sprinting drills used by track and field coaches. It focuses particularly on coaches' understanding of how these drills impact sprint performance and technique.
Energy System Chart - How to Train Maximum Speed, Speed Endurance, and Tempo
This chart provides a general overview of the optimal distances, intensity, rest, progression, and daily training loads for developing the different components of speed, speed endurance, special endurance and tempo running.