Athletics Australia 6/12/19 Athletics Australia 6/12/19

How to Coach the Fosbury Flop - Drill Progression for Teaching High Jump

This drill progression is suitable for athletes learning the Fosbury Flop technique of the high jump. Before progressing to the flop, athletes should already have developed their Scissors technique.

Athletics Australia 3/10/19 Athletics Australia 3/10/19

The Discus Technique of Matt Denny

Matt Denny and Coach Dale Stevenson explain 3 critical phases of the Discus throw.

Athletics Australia 5/9/19 Athletics Australia 5/9/19

Inclusive Coaching Using the STEPS Principle

The STEPS formula provides a framework for coaches to make changes to their coaching, in the areas of space, task, equipment, people and speed. The changes can be made for the whole group or just for an individual who accesses the session with different equipment and a different coaching plan.

Athletics Australia 5/9/19 Athletics Australia 5/9/19

Running on Sand for Injury Prevention and Performance

It has been claimed that beach running is a great way to improve strength, fitness and running performance while preventing injury. So let's have a look at what the peer-reviewed evidence says, in conjunction with the opinion of our running experts, on the veracity of these claims.

Athletics Australia 4/9/19 Athletics Australia 4/9/19

How to Coach the Scissors - Scissors Drill Progression for High Jump

Cedric Dubler and Athletics3D share a simple coaching progression for introducing athletes to the Scissors technique to beginning High Jumpers.

Athletics Australia 5/4/19 Athletics Australia 5/4/19

How to Find the Right Coach for You

Finding the right athletics coach for you is important, ensuring they provide advice that fits your needs and lifestyle, and help to create a positive, sustainable relationship with the sport.

But how to go about it? Here’s our quick guide on finding the right coach for you.

Athletics Australia 1/3/19 Athletics Australia 1/3/19

The Science of Endurance Running

This paper draws on the extensive current literature in the field to provide a general guide and starting point for further study by presenting a short overview of the elements that contribute to endurance and how these can be trained in athletes. The full version of the paper can be downloaded using the button below.

Athletics Australia 5/1/19 Athletics Australia 5/1/19

Three, Four, and Five Stride Approach Drills for the High Jump

The legendary British High Jump Coach, Alex ‘Fuzz’ Caan explains his approach to coaching the 3,4, and 5 stride approach drills. This video covers the scissors in the first half, and the Fosbury Flop in the second half.

Athletics Australia 12/10/17 Athletics Australia 12/10/17

Four Great Training Sessions for Recreational Runners

From street miles through to trail ultra-marathons, the diversity of events recreational runners are participating in continues to provide coaches the challenge of developing training sessions that are both specific to their activities and that provide ongoing stimulation. While the list of available training options is extensive, let’s look at four training elements that strike a chord with Recreational Runners.

Athletics Australia 9/8/17 Athletics Australia 9/8/17

Trust is a must for coaches and athletes – just ask Sally Pearson

Coaches have to balance challenging and nurturing their athletes. Too much of either and the relationship can fall apart, or cease to be productive.

This article reflects on the events of 2012 and how coaches can balance the need to have direct and honest conversations with the need to maintain an effective working relationship with their athlete.