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Race Tactics in the 800m: Breaking Down the Men’s 800m at the Adelaide Invitational
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.

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Cracking the Code of Adolescent Athlete Development: What Every Track and Field Coach Should Know
Cracking the Code of Adolescent Athlete Development: What Every Track and Field Coach Should Know

Navigating the wild ride of adolescent athlete development can be a challenge for track and field coaches. One moment, your athletes are improving by leaps and bounds, and the next, they’re struggling with coordination and stagnating in performance. This article dives into the science behind these changes—why boys experience explosive gains post-puberty, why girls may hit a plateau, and how to tailor training to capitalise on critical windows of development.

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Why You Should Rethink Saying "I'm Proud of You" to Your Athletes
Why You Should Rethink Saying "I'm Proud of You" to Your Athletes

Athletes receive plenty of external validation—parents, teachers, and friends all tell them they’re proud. But if an athlete begins to associate success with pleasing others, their motivation can shift from self-driven to externally dependent.

Hear from Peter Hannan on why he doesn’t say “I’m Proud of You” to his athletes, and suitable alternatives that he uses with his squad.

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Understanding and Managing the Performance Plateau in Adolescent Athletes
Understanding and Managing the Performance Plateau in Adolescent Athletes

Puberty brings a wave of hormonal, biomechanical, and psychological changes that can temporarily disrupt an athlete’s performance. Sprint times may slow, endurance can dip, coordination may feel off, and frustration can set in—especially for female athletes navigating mid adolescence.

But a plateau isn’t a dead end—it’s a phase of adaptation. In this article, we explore the four key factors affecting performance during puberty and provide practical, science-backed coaching strategies to help athletes regain confidence, refine technique, and unlock their full potential.

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Mental Health Literacy

Mental health literacy refers to the knowledge and understanding that individuals have about mental health conditions, their prevention, and management. It includes recognising specific mental health issues, knowing how to seek help, and understanding the ways to support those with mental health challenges. This module will equip you with a basic-level of mental health literacy, to support your athletes, peers, and your own mental health.

Find your Proof of Coaching Insurance

A friendly reminder to ensure you have downloaded your proof of insurance certificate (Certificate of Currency). Having this document on hand is crucial for demonstrating coverage in case of any unforeseen incidents during training or events.

Your athletes' safety and your peace of mind are our top priorities, so please take a moment to verify your insurance and keep the certificate accessible.

Athletics Learning Centre

Accredited coaches now have access to over 75 free online courses, designed to help you get the most out of your coaching.

Coaching Badges

To recognise, reward, and incentivise ongoing coach education, coaches can achieve badges based on the number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points that you achieve.

Coach Development Strategy

The 2032 Coach Development Strategy is designed to create a comprehensive framework to empower Athletics coaches to foster the growth of their athletes and find personal success in their role.

“Cohesion and trust are increased when athletes and coaches have confidence in each other’s ability to meet the challenges of intense training and competition.”

Working with a Coach

For the safety of everyone in the sport, athletes should only ever train with an Accredited Athletics Coach. Use the link below to discover how to find a coach and how they can support you to be your best.