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Track & Field Season 2011/2012

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Knox Coaching & Training program

 

This page details the current coaching and training activities provided by Knox Little Athletics and Seniors (where training overlaps between the two) at Knox Park (although training does occur off site in some cases).

 

Index

Introduction

Links

Little Ath's Info

Seniors Info

Track & Field (T&F) Summer Program

 

 

Always call the coach first, because :

• This page can be out of date as coaches schedules can change at short notice. Work and family commitments come first.

• The centre can sometimes be booked by other organisations and schools during the day, evening and weekends - Call the coach for more info. Also check the calendar.

• Due to the large numbers of athletes attending training at Knox, coaches may sometimes have to restrict numbers where safety, control, ability and size differences of athletes is a concern.

• Some coaches are fully booked up, but don't worry there is always sometime else to train in!

• If there are competitions on or close to the day of training or if the weather is inclement or very hot it is best to check with the respective coach before setting off for the track - it may have been changed.

• During relay training season Oct to Feb many coaches are occupied with relay training and are less available for specific event training.

• When there are relays and major meet dates such as the EMR and State Championships, many coaches are likely to be at these competitions and therefore not available for coaching on those dates (which are listed on the Calendar webpage).

• Also many coaching sessions are suspended during the public holiday breaks. If in doubt check with the individual coach.

 

If attending coaching for your first time, please contact the coach beforehand to confirm training days and times.

 

 

Introduction

Knox is privileged to have many outstanding coaches in all specialty areas. The centre thanks the Knox coaches (all of which are parents of present and past athletes) for their ongoing, unpaid hard work and dedication. If you want to join the team and start on the road to becoming a track and field coach contact the Coaching Coordinator (details below).

 

The Knox Park facility is used by several groups, including Knox Little Athletics Centre. Dedicated training and competition times are allocated to each group. For coaching/training purposes Knox LAC is allocated Monday and Wednesday evenings. Athletes can simply turn up for any of these sessions but a courtesy call to the coach is advised. Some coaching/training is provided outside of the allocated times and at other venues - call or email the coach directly or email HERE!! for details.

 

Please note that commencing coaching at the end of the season is not the best time to start training. Many coaches & athletes (who have been training for months) are finishing off preparation for Region and State competitions. Minimal improvement would be gained a week or so out from Championships.  Best improvement comes from weeks & months (even years) of training : refining technique, skill, strength, speed and endurance from consistent practice prior to competitions.  Remember the 3 P's : Planning , Preparation & Practice !

Coaches Information & Contact details General Coach Email : coach@klac23.org.au

Coaching Coordinator : mike@horizen.com.au

 

 

Links

Coach Profiles                     http://www.klac23.org.au/Training/coaches.htm  (Little Aths only)

Coaching Resources              http://www.klac23.org.au/Training/coaching_index.htm

Competition Calendar           http://www.klac23.org.au/calendar.htm

 

Little Athletics : U7-U16

Nominated Training Days :       Mon & Wed 4-7pm : but training can occur outside these days & times

Coaching Coordinator              Mike Donato          0414 888 563     mike@horizen.com.au

Team Manager                        Julie Harvey           03 9762 9332     kajaharvey@msn.com

Asst Team Manager                  Rob Holdway

 

Seniors : U14-Adult

Nominated Training Days :       Tue & Thu 5-7pm : but training can occur outside these days & times

 

In older junior age groups U14-U16 there is some overlap in coaching between juniors and seniors. Several coaches train athletes from both camps. Hence while some coaches only train seniors they actually also coach Little Athletics registered athletes. Training conducted by seniors is generally unsuitable for young athletes for a variety of reasons.

 

Season Dates

Summer Season : Track & Field (T&F) runs from Sep to Mar each year

 - pre-season coaching is conducted by several coaches

Winter Season : Cross Country Season runs from Apr to Aug each year

 

Summer T&F Season Program - September to March

 

• To save time, athletes should arrive 10-15 minutes early, have a sip of water, get changed and warm up (1 or 2 laps on the grass) to get the most out of each session. Static stretching is best done after training.

 

• Junior athletes training on seniors days MUST stay in their designated training area and lanes and keep out of the way of senior athletes.

 

Current Knox Junior Coaching Program (as at 19/01/2012)
 

The Knox coaches recommend junior athletes train regularly (once or twice a week) to assist with event skill acquisition and conditioning. Junior athletes under 12-13 years of age are advised not to specialise, but to train in a number of events, both track and field. Before attending coaching for the first time, please call the event coach (see below) to confirm training times and days. Always bring a drink bottle and wear appropriate clothing for athletic training.

 

Relays: as per each relay coach's schedule
 

Monday

Long & Triple Jump (all ages) from 4:30-5:30pm

Sprints (U12 & older) from 5:30-7pm

Middle Distance (all ages) from 5-6:30pm

Walks (advanced-invite only) from 6:15-7:30pm
Discus & Shot Put (all ages) from 5-6:30pm

High Jump from 5:30-6:30pm

Javelin from 5:30-6:30pm

Tue

Walks (all ages) from 6:15-7:30pm

Wed

Sprints (U12 & older) from 5:30-7pm

Discus & Shot Put (all ages) from 5-6:30pm

Middle Distance (all ages) from 5-6:30pm

Thu

Hurdles (all ages) from 5:30-6:30pm

Walks (all ages) from 6:15-7:30pm

Sun

High Jump - Keith (all ages) from 9:30-10:30am
High Jump - Brett (12 & older) 10-11am

Throws (all ages) from 9am-12pm

Middle Distance (off site - call first) from 9am

Walks (all ages) from 9:30-10:30am

 

For Sunday off site middle distance training, call Mike Kerr first on 0433 281 212.

 

Any questions please call the Director of Coaching on 0414 888 563, the event coaches as detailed below, or email coach@klac23.org.au


 

Track & Field Coach List
 

Surname First Lvl Relay Specialty Phone Email
Attard Frances W No Walks 0407 776 181 pierre_pa_47@bigpond.com
Bathgate Frank 2 No Throws (Shot & Discus - Wednesday) 0414 515 153 timbex77@bigpond.com
Donato Mike 3 No Throws (Sun), Sprints, S&C 0414 888 563 mike@horizen.com.au
Harvey Keith 2 Yes High Jump 0408 905 826 kajaharvey@msn.com
Holdway Rob     Throws (Javelin - Monday) 0425 833 059 rho26970@bigpond.net.au
Hough Stephen 1 Yes Hurdles 0418 511 166 klac23@rulla.ftml.net
Kerr Mike 1 Yes Middle Distance 0433 281 212 coppermouse1@hotmail.com
Morris Steve 2 Yes Hurdles, LJ, TJ 0425 750 125 steve.morris@iinet.net.au
Smith Brett     High Jump (Sunday) 0428 880 521  

 

Relay Coach List (sorted by age group)

 
Surname
First
Relay
Phone
Email
Eickhoff
Gary U9B 0402 131 728
Merrigan
Rosemary U9G
03 9763 1404
Dickson
Shane
U10B
0418 515 152
Smith
Brett
U10G
0428 880 521
Tahlambouris
Nick
U11B
0401 989 875
Manks
Sue
U11G
0408 012 741
Steven
Hough
U12B
0418 511 166
Cowburn
Steve
U12G
0419 301 412
Morris
Steve
U13B
0425 750 125
Kerr
Mike
U13G
0433 281 212
Davies
Matt
U14B
03 9764 4307
Sommers
Dave
U14G
0430 190 607
McKissack
Scott
U15B
0409 025 532
Harvey
Keith
U15G
03 9762 9332

 

This page was last updated on 30/09/2011

 

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