Articles by Andy Kyle

The track is still frozen, so indoors only tonight.  The coaches call the shots on this one regards safety, but given all groups are at a very similar stage, I’m sure they will manage everyone into areas to suit their training.

The track is out of use for safety reasons, so it will be indoor training only. Normal practice is that the coaches decide what will be happening depending on the number of athletes that appear for training.

I now have a date for the Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course which the following have intimated their interest and are on the waiting list.  Please note, coaches require this course to be up to date every three years. Brian Campbell, Colin Young, Caitlin White, Alan Park, Guy Jenner, James…

Monday night training has been cancelled for track safety reasons.  Please do not attend. This does not affect indoor training so circuits are still on, however, the approach road is very icy and due care will be required.

Sprints Workshop focusing on athletes with cerebral palsy Coaches already working with an athlete with cerebral palsy should in-vite their athletes to attend. The workshop will focus on cerebral palsy but anyone interested in sprinting will gain a great deal from attending. 8 February 2014, 1200—1700 Aberdeen Sports Village, AB24…

This opportunity is being subsidised by sportscotland and we are keen to ensure the right level of coach is targeted. Coaches should meet the following criteria:   working with performance athletes in a club/squad setting have at least three years coaching experience currently be deployed a minimum of 10 hours…

Event Group Coach Development Day   The final coach development day will take place on Sunday 22 March at the following venues Grangemouth – Sprints and Throws Pitreavie – Jumps & Pole Vault Stirling University – Endurance   To reserve your place, please contact Mary Anderson at mary.anderson@scottishathletics.org.uk   Mary…

Pole Vault Development Day                     Grangemouth                                   22 February 2015   As part of the National Coach Development Programme, scottishathletics are hosting an additional coach development day for Pole Vault at Grangemouth on Sunday 22 February 2015. Eamon Fitzgerald will lead the day, delivering practical sessions on technique and specific conditioning for…