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22 Questions to Help You Get to Know A New Athlete

WebWhen a new athlete joins my training group, I give them two questionnaires to fill out. The first one asks for the personal details of the athlete: name, contact details, …

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Where To Start With Complete Beginners In The Triple Jump

WebThe child begins by standing on their preferred hopping leg next to the first cone. They will then: Hop to land on the SAME foot next to the first cone, pause, then; …

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How To Behave In Ways That Will Motivate Young Athletes

Web4 Things You Can Do To Help A Young Athlete’s Motivation. Not all forms of motivation are created equal. According to Lara Mossman – speaking during the 2019 …

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How to Teach Discus to Young Athletes

WebEncourage the athletes to keep their throwing hands “on top of the discus”. The tight grip on the discus will give the athletes confidence to do this. It is common for …

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The Problems with Over-Training Young Athletes

WebBurnout. Over-training can lead to burnout, both physically and mentally. Young athletes may lose their love for the sport they once enjoyed and become …

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How To Effectively Reflect On A Coaching Session

WebTip 3: Record Your Learnings & What To Focus On Next. The final two items in the above template are “Learnings” and “Focus For Next Session”. These are the two …

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7 Teaching Points for Shuttle Relays Coaching Young Athletes

WebHold the middle section of the baton while running with it. Run the whole way with the arm holding the baton extended towards the receiver (common with very young …

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5 Key Learnings That Will Make You A Better Coach

WebSummary. The 5 key takeaways were: We need to change the default adult agenda away from wanting kids to become high performing athletes. Coaches need to take a step …

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Injury Coaching Young Athletes

WebPosts about Injury written by Darren Wensor. Avoiding the Pitfalls of Over-Training: Tips for Supporting Young Athletes

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Overtraining Coaching Young Athletes

WebPosts about Overtraining written by Darren Wensor. Avoiding the Pitfalls of Over-Training: Tips for Supporting Young Athletes

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How to Introduce Javelin to Young Athletes

WebHolding the arm back and keeping the javelin level and pointed forward, begin a walking approach of 3-5 steps. Stepping onto the foot opposite the throwing arm, pull …

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How to Teach Kids Circular Relay Baton Changes

WebStep 3: Passing the baton through a changeover zone. Aim: Development of running through the changeover zone. Teach the athletes the principles of passing the …

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10 Biggest Mistakes Young Athletes Make in the Shot Put

WebI’d love for you to continue the list in the comments section of this blog. 1. Incorrect grip. The shot should sit on the base of the fingers, with three fingers behind …

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A Fun Sprints Lesson Plan for Kids Coaching Young Athletes

WebEncourage light, quick steps. Watch for the athletes who drag or “rub” their feet along the ground. Ask them to “tap” their feet, not “rub” them along the ground. …

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How To Make Hurdles Really Fun For Kids Coaching Young Athletes

WebIt is also common for kids to flick their legs out to side or around a mini hurdle. Cue the kids to step “over” not “around” the hurdle. I have also experimented with …

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10 Youth Sports Quotes That Will Make You Think

WebCast Your Vote For Your Favourite Quote. Below are ten quotes that have appeared at some stage on the Coaching Young Athletes blog or social media accounts. …

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10 Biggest Mistakes Young Athletes Make When They Scissors …

Web7. Poor positioning of torso. Young athletes should be “tall” when taking-off for a scissors high jump. In other words, their torso should be upright in order to direct …

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