Training young athletes part 2: Vern Gambetta, Roy Headey

By Team | January 4, 2012 |

In order to become a successful athlete, each individual needs to take responsibility for their own actions, whilst gaining the support of coaches, team mates, teachers and parents. This week we are looking at advice for young athletes looking to get better.

Yesterday’s guest blog by Frank Dick set the bar high.

Today Vern Gambetta and Roy Headey offer some insights into what a young athlete needs to do to prepare.

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Training young athletes: Part 1 Frank Dick

By Team | January 3, 2012 |

I am starting this Olympic year with a focus on training young athletes. With all the hoo ha about the top end, it is important to remember how to get there. This week some expert coaches from Track and Field, Athletic Development and Strength and Conditioning have kindly donated some ideas.

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What do I actually do? South West Talent.

By Team | August 31, 2010 |

I am often asked “What do you actually do?” One of my contracts is with Bath University and the South West Talent programme. A case study of one of the guys I have been working with is uploaded here.

The newsletter also highlights some of the Coaching programme I will be involved with.

This programme is an excellent example of Administrators, Coaches, Parents, Physiotherapists and Athletes working well together. The ones that have been regulars are showing real progress.

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PE Teacher Inset- Stanbridge Earls School

By Team | July 1, 2010 |

I did a 3 hour inset last week with the PE staff at Stanbridge Earls school.

We looked at the principles behind LTAD and how physical development matched this model.

We then looked at ways of identifying structural problems in the school children and how we could improve their structural integrity.

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