The coaching conference series has been a great success across the event groups this year. The series continues with another event on October 29th in AIT. This event will have a dual focus: coaches can choose between a Strength & Conditioning strand and a Multi-Events option.
Click HERE to register for the event
The Strength and Conditioning element will involve Martina McCarthy and Volker Herrmann. Martina is a former Olympian who is establishing a strong reputation in the field. She is especially effective working with emerging athletes and will share her experiences on this area.
Volker Herrmann has become very popular with Irish coaches and returns to continue his coach development mission. He will offer two sessions: one practical and one theoretical. These will cover current developments in the S&C area.
The multi-events workshop will feature Barry Walsh and Julie Hollman Dodoo. Barry won a bronze medal at Euro Junior level in the decathlon. He is a physiotherapist who has worked with Irish athletics teams as well as the England rugby team. Julie is a former Olympic heptathlete who is England Athletics National Coach Mentor for LJ & Combined Events.
Timetable:
| 9:30am | Registration |
| 10am | CE: Planning for Combined Events - Physical and psychological preparation. Barry & Julie S&C: Emerging and developing athletes – S&C guide. Martina McCarthy |
| 11:45am | CE: Injury prevention and muscle imbalances in decathlon. Barry Walsh S&C: Theory Session on current S&C. Volker Herrmann |
| 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 1:45pm | CE: Preparation for jumping and throwing events in the CE environment. Julie Hollman. S&C: Practical session focusing on earlier theory. Volker Herrmann. |
| 3:30pm | Practical S&C overview. |
| 4pm | Close |
