13.04.2007

Throws camp set for May

Athletics Australia will host the 2007 national throws camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from May 18-20.

The camp will comprise specific lecture, workshop and practical sessions for all the throws disciplines. A preliminary program is included below with presenters to include Peter Lawler, Gus Puopolo, Sean Carlin and Denis Knowles.

The major feature of the camp will be throws coaches presenting, talking and sharing with other throws Coaches.

Camp costs: $170.00  (includes, accommodation, meals and all facility costs only).

See here for Professional Development funding Cat. A. Some coaches will be eligible for funding.

RSVP is required by April 27, 2007. Payment arrangements will be forwarded to those who are attending.
                        
NATIONAL THROWS CAMP
DRAFT PROGRAM
AIS – Canberra  May 18-20, 2007

Day One: Friday
6.00pm  Arrival, registration and check in
7.30pm  Introductions                        
8.00pm  ‘State of the Nation’                   
• The national high performance plan: progress report - where are we at?
• National youth program
• Questions and answers
8.30pm  Development of the thrower:                         
• Group discussion
• Talent ID for throwing – what should we be looking for?
• Competencies in throwing 

Day Two: Saturday
9.00am  Winning a World Junior Championships  Denis Knowles
• Presentation of the program for Dani Samuels - questions and answers
9.30am  The Scott Martin Story  Gus Puopolo
• Presentation of the program for Scott Martin, balancing shot and discus - questions and answers
10.30am  Break
11.00am  Optimising warm-up routines  Dr Warren Young, University of Ballarat
• Presentation and discussion
12.15pm  Development of the throws coach            
• Group discussion
12.45pm Lunch
1.30pm Weight training forum
Lifting heavy and lifting fast                 
• Latest techniques and research of weight training for throwing    
2.00pm  Coaches experiences                     
• Coaches will be invited to discuss their approach to periodisation in the weight room.
Discussion and Q&A
4.00pm  Break
4.30pm  Practical session – Event groups            
• Technical models for performance. Invited coach to present the technical model including the skill components, drills and fault corrections for each of the throws. Discussion to be encouraged. Video analysis of athletes to be used.
7.00pm  Dinner and social activity 

Day Three: Sunday
9.00am  Panel discussion – success in high performance throwing
The Sean Carlin story – hammer  Sean Carlin
The Peter Lawler story – javelin  Peter Lawler
• Approx 20 mins from each on the factors that have lead to success in their athletes and in their coaching.
• Questions and discussion  
10.30am  Break
11.00am  Training initiatives for throws        
Group 1     Plyometrics                    
Group 2     Medicine ball training                

Practical session
What works for coaches? Coaches will be encouraged to share and explain the drills and ideas that work well. 

Noon  Injury prevention and recovery for throwers              
• Muscular-skeletal screening for throwers
• Common injuries and prevention strategies
o Elbow, groin, lower back, wrist – others
• Practical activities
1.00pm  Lunch 
2.00pm  Discussion
• National competition program
• Issues for throws coaches and athletes
• Where to from here?
• Summary and conclusions
3.00pm  Leave

All enquiries:
Mick Poulton
National Coaching Coordinator
Athletics Australia
Phone: 03 9869 5022
Email: michael.poulton@athletics.org.au