Middle Distance Coaching
Our middle distance squads are for athletes from 7 up to adults who enjoy running 800m-1500m distances in the Summer Track Season and X Country in the Winter. Our sessions are adaptable and can accommodate those who would also like to improve their all – round conditioning for ball sports such as AFL – Netball – Rugby League – Football – Hockey
The sessions are programmed and taken or supervised by Graham who is a Level 3 Middle and Long Distance Performance Coach (Athletics Australia) and Level 4 (Elite) Sprint Coach and Sidney Burrell is the assistant coach for the Young and Developing Squads. (refer Coach’s Profiles for details)
We accommodate three squads including:
- Young Little A’s (7-11)
- Developing (12-15)
- Advanced / Elite
Our weekly training programmes are designed to progress the athlete through the season, leading to a peak of all aspects of their event for their major Championship of the season. We train at many different, local locations with variable terrains, particularly in the X Country season. Sessions throughout the year focus on the following however they do vary to compliment the event’s progressive demands throughout the season:
- Strength and Conditioning including Med Ball / Hill and Step Workouts / Plyometrics / Resistance Training (age appropriate)
- Speed Development and Technique
- Speed Endurance and Maintenance
- Anaerobic and Aerobic Sessions