Coaching

Upcoming Coaching Courses and Seminars in Auckland - as at 11/04/2013

There is no charge to attend any activity but enrolment is essential to ensure a place. Enrolment is through Dave Norris dnorris@clear.net.nz or phone 09 426 7497 BASIC ATHLETICS COACHING CLINICS 1 series of 3 hour clinics on each event or group of events, covering event technique, how to teach and coach them and how to plan sessions and a seasons programme. It will include some practical sessions. It will cover coaching an athlete from basics through to "National Class Teenager" and is an excellent foundation for later more advanced coaching at National and International level. The syllabus is based on the IAAF model and qualifies for Athletics New Zealand DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 2 BASIC ATHLETICS COACHING (BAC) qualification. Coaches are some of the countrys most experienced and successful, all with international experience and success.

Courses: Saturday APRIL 20 at AUT/Millennium Institute Stadium 9am to 12 noon High Jump - coach Rob Mallinder Race Walks - coach Tony Sargisson Long/Triple Jumps coach Dave Norris

1pm to 4pm Sprints/Relays coach Rob Mallinder Distance and Steeplechase coach Chris Pilone Sunday APRIL 21 at AUT/Millennium Institute Stadium 9am to 12 noon Hurdles coach Rob Mallinder Saturday APRIL 27 at AUT/Millennium Institute Stadium 9am to 12 noon Shot/Discus coach Didier Poppe 1pm to 4pm Javelin/Hammer coach Didier Poppe If attendees wish to bring one or more athletes to take part as demonstration athletes (and thus benefit from expert coaching), this can be arranged by discussion when you enrol. It must be arranged in advance and a limit must be imposed to avoid unmanageable numbers. Such athletes need to be mature enough to understand the theory so probable lower age limit is about 14years. ATHLETIC SKILLS COACHING FOR JUNIORS Courses of 1.5 hours per event, especially designed for beginner coaches of junior athletes, to teach basic technical models and how to

coach them, with some practical sessions. These were designed for the Papakura Club but are open to other attendees. Sunday APRIL 28, at Massey Park, Papakura. 10.30am to 12 noon Track events and starting coach Rob Mallinder Long Jump coach Dave Norris Shot coach Millie McNie 12.30pm to 2pm High Jump coach Rob Mallinder Discus coach Mille McNie Ed Fern Prime Ministers Scholarship Presentation and High Jump Workshop Date: Sunday 21st April 2013 Venue: Pakuranga Athletic Club 36-38 Cascades Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park Time: 2.30pm -6pm Workshop: Ed will present on what the coaches want. Any requests must be made to Anthony Curry: anthony@athleticsauckland.co.nz by Monday 15th April 2013. COACHING SCHOOLS IN CLUBS OR

The previously advertised provision of a coach to visit clubs and train beginner coaches in Basic Athletics Skills for Junior athletes, that has been going on all year,

is still available. We realise that club activities are almost closed for the season but the coaching activities remain available until the end of April if any club or school wishes to arrange attendees. Requirements are that the club provide some demonstration junior athletes from 10 years of age and older (ideal number is 4 to 6) and parents or others wanting to learn the basics of the following events: Track running and starting Jumps (high and long) Throws (shot and discus) Other events by arrangement The sessions are 1 hour per event at the club requesting them. Inquiries as per the enrolment method at the top of this article. They are available to clubs or schools.

These activities are provided free to attendees, club or school, through funding from Athletics NZ, Athletics Auckland and the Greater Auckland Coaching Unit.