Your chance to run faster

The father of a 9-year-old boy asked me if I could coach his son 1-1 with his running technique.

I said, ‘No.’ Boys that age should be playing outside with their friends, not stuck in an awkward situation with an experienced coach and an expectant father watching on. Unfortunately, the boy attends a private school where children are discouraged from ‘mucking around’

However, I am happy to coach groups of young children and create an environment where I set tasks that allow them to develop their speed.

I save the 1 to 1 sessions for older children, who are ready for such tuition, and have the basics in place. Here are some drills I’ve been doing with a 15-year-old footballer/ triple jumper/ badminton player to improve his foot/ankle strength and reactivity.

Speed can be developed once a child has learnt to run and dodge with their friends. It cannot be forced onto them, no matter how much the parent pushes it.

If you would like to learn how to run faster, then you can either join our athletics group or ask for 1-to-1 training. Email me on Excelsiorathletic@gmail.com