Coach Development

Event Group Coach Development Days

Following the National Coaching Conference,through the Event Group Coach Development Days,scottishathletics National Coach Mentorsand guest coaches will deliver a number of practical workshops and seminars focusing on the key areas around the development of physical and technical competencies and seasonal planning for the club athlete.

These days are specifically developed for athletic and event group coaches working with athletes at club level.

The days are scheduled with a focus on either the winter or summer seasons and will provide fantastic opportunities for coaches to gain valuable information and learning.

On the day, the throws will be led by England Athletics National Coach Mentor David Parker who will lead on the Physical Conditioning and the Javelin development. Following on from the Coaching Conference, Mick Jones will be returning to lead on the Hammer development and scottishathletics National Coach Mentor, Hugh Murray will lead on the Shot and Discus.

Forthcoming Event Group Coach Development days:

26 October 2014         Emirates Arena 7 December 2014       Grangemouth and Pitreavie 22 March 2015           Grangemouth and Pitreavie

The sessions will be led on those days by:

Speed – Tony Hadley Throws – David Parker Jumps – Femi Akinsanya Endurance – Mark Pollard