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Sunday 5th March 13:00 to 16:00 at University of Ulster, Jordanstown.

Athletics NI Academy coaches Amy Foster, Scott Paulin and Thomas Rogan will deliver a practical workshop on the concepts, philosophies and methods that Athletics NI use to develop the physical qualities of teenage athletes. This follows on from the popular webinar in 2022 and will give coaches the opportunity to engage in a practical session where they can gain experience in coaching gym based movements.

This 3 hour workshop will include theory and practical elements on

• Strength and conditioning for teenage athletes – benefits and opportunities
• Gym based training - Developing fundamental movements, understanding of principles of training and considerations for progressions
• Plyometrics - prescription, progression and cueing
• Resistance training considerations to help mitigate the risk of sport related injuries.
• An interactive session on the basics of resistance training programming and integration into an athlete’s annual plan

 

This workshop is applicable for all coaches wishing to enhance their knowledge and delivery of physical preparation. Coaches may register one athlete to attend with them for the purposes of the practical session. Athletes must be named at the point of registration and be aged 14 + at the date of the workshop