scottishathletics are pleased to be planning a series of Combined Events webinars ahead of the outdoor season
The purpose of these webinars is to help coaches improve their knowledge and application for coaching Combined Events.
It will also hopefully increase the interest, and therefore numbers of coaches involved in coaching combined events.
*Engaging with Coaches – Providing practical, accessible workshop opportunities for ongoing learning.
*Building Networks – Helping coaches to work cooperatively and collaboratively with coaches from other clubs.
Criteria
Coaches with valid licence (CA qualified and above) and up-to-date SAL coach membership.
Who
The webinars are aimed at coaches interested in developing their understanding of coaching combined events (CA qualified and above).
What
Online Webinars with Coach David Feeney. David was the former Combined Events Lead at Loughborough University and coach to multiple GB and Scottish International athletes.
The webinars will include the various strategies, methods and philosophies involved in coaching combined event athletes.
Coaching of the Decathlon and Heptathlon will each be reviewed individually. This will then be followed by a specific session that focuses on the period leading into competition and the things that need to be considered for the day (s) of competition.
Specific combined events for younger age groups will also be reviewed.
When?
5 April: Coaching the Decathlon
19 April: Coaching the Heptathlon
10 May: Considerations for Competition Preparation and Management
How
The two-three hour webinars can be signed up for via google form: https://forms.gle/VAnuwgX6CiEzP9Mz6
More info by email: sam.okane@scottishathletics.org.uk
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