26.11.2007

Free All Schools seminar for coaches, parents

Athletics Australia will provide a free seminar for coaches and parents as part of the looming All Schools and Youth Athletics Championships in Sydney.

The seminar - focusing on coaching junior athletes - will be hosted by Athletics Australia’s National Coaching Co-ordinator Michael Poulton and feature a number of guest presenters.

It will be held on Friday, December 7 in the Thorpe Theatrette at the New South Wales Institute of Sport (6 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre).

The seminar will run from 8:30pm to 10:30pm, with the following agenda:

Opportunities and pathways for junior athletes

Sara Mulkearns - National Youth Performance Manager (Athletics Australia)

Jump Start to London 2012 Indigenous program

Sally McGrady - Development Manager (Athletics Australia)

Balancing the role of parent and coach

Ray and Denise Boyd - parents of Alana, Jacinta and Matthew Boyd

Finding the perfect match - matching athletes with events and coaches

Glynis Nunn-Cearns - Executive Officer (Australian Track and Field Coaches Association)

Mark Stewart  - National Youth Event Coach (pole vault)

Managing the transition from talented junior to senior athlete

Sharon Hannan (pictured) - National Youth Event Coach (sprints)

Peter Fortune - State Performance Co-ordinator (Tasmanian Institute of Sport)

There is no charge to attend, or need to RSVP and coffee and tea will be provided.

Further enquiries can be directed to Michael Poulton on (03) 9869 5022 or 0408 038 969.