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Written by humans and performed by AIs with voices you'll probably hate! Our robot 'friends' explore essential topics for parents and coaches passionate about athletics. Each episode breaks down a key resource for athletics coaches, highlighting the main messages and practical takeaways to enhance your coaching and support athlete development. Yeah, it's nowhere near as good as listening to actual humans speak who actually know what they're talking about - but hopefully it will introduce you to the key resources and ideas from those who do!

  1. 08/21/2025

    Physiology and Performance in Masters Athletics

    In this episode we examine the physiology of ageing through the lens of Masters Athletics. We unpack the evidence on age-related changes in height, muscle mass, bone density and cardiovascular function, and explore how these influence performance in sprinting, distance running and field events.  Source: Physiology and Performance of Masters Athletes More importantly, we look at how structured training in strength, endurance and speed can mitigate decline and extend athletic capacity well beyond what is typically expected. Drawing on current research and real examples, this episode highlights how Masters athletes continue to set benchmarks that challenge traditional views of human performance across the lifespan.

    19 min
  2. Effective Development of Adolescent Sprinters

    08/05/2025

    Effective Development of Adolescent Sprinters

    This episode explores a holistic long-term development plan for adolescent sprinters aged 13-20, emphasising a holistic approach encompassing technical, physical, and psychological progression. Essential information for all coaches who work with 100m, 200m, 400m, sprinters and hurdlers.

    32 min
  3. Travel Considerations for Performance Athletes

    07/28/2025

    Travel Considerations for Performance Athletes

    Source: Nutrition for Travel: From Jet Lag to Catering For your performance athletes, domestic and international travel presents a regular challenge, particularly when it's associated with competition pressure or the need to support specialized training, such as altitude or heat adaptation. This episode delves into how strategic nutrition and meticulous planning can mitigate common travel woes and optimise performance for track-and-field athletes and other elite competitors. Topics include: Jet Lag⚠️Melatonin Supplementation - why it's not recommendedCaffeine IntakeMeal Timing and CompositionTravel FatigueTravel HygieneOptimal Catering in New Environments

    21 min
  4. Mastering Feedback: The Art of Receiving and Growing

    07/21/2025

    Mastering Feedback: The Art of Receiving and Growing

    Why does feedback so often feel like a threat, not a gift? In this episode, we unpack the discomfort of honest feedback—why it stings, why we resist it, and how to make it work for you as a coach. Drawing from real-world coaching challenges, we break down the three common 'triggers' that derail feedback: Truth: when the content feels offRelationship: when it’s coming from 'them'Identity: when it hits too close to who you think you areYou'll learn how emotional reactions and self-perception can distort even helpful critique, and how to move past that. We’ll also share a practical, proven technique for asking for specific feedback that drives real growth. If you want faster learning, stronger relationships, and more confidence in your coaching, this one’s for you.

    22 min
  5. Key Takeaways from the Communication and Engagement Guide for Impairments and Disabilities

    06/24/2025

    Key Takeaways from the Communication and Engagement Guide for Impairments and Disabilities

    Download the Communication and Engagement Guide Here Hey coaches, ever wonder how to make your track and field sessions truly inclusive and impactful for every athlete? Our latest episode dives into an incredible resource designed to help you do just that! We're talking about a comprehensive guide that provides essential communication and engagement strategies for assisting people living with disabilities. Download the guide using the link above and listen to our AI hosts discuss the key takeaways to make your sessions more inclusive for all. Enjoy!

    5 min
  6. Integrated Training in Sprint Performance Enhancement

    06/12/2025

    Integrated Training in Sprint Performance Enhancement

    Read the Full Study (Wu 2025) Here This episode investigates the benefits of an integrated training model for improving performance in 100m and 400m sprint events.  The study highlights that traditional training often separates strength, speed, and endurance, whereas a combined approach may yield superior results. Through a 12-week intervention with thirty trained sprinters, the research demonstrates that an integrated training plan showed significant enhancements in sprint times, acceleration, and stride mechanics compared to a control group using traditional methods.

    16 min
  7. May Coach Education Update for Australian Athletics Coaches

    05/07/2025

    May Coach Education Update for Australian Athletics Coaches

    In this episode, we dive into six essential articles recently published by Australian Athletics—each packed with actionable insights for accredited coaches across all event groups. From resisted sprint training to cueing strategies, this episode offers a toolkit of proven practices to enhance coaching effectiveness, athlete performance, and long-term development.  Find the full articles at CoachAthletics.com.au 00:00 – 11:38 Best Practices for Resisted Sprint Training Explore how to optimise sleds, hills, bands, and more to target acceleration and maximum velocity. Learn how to tailor load, distance, reps, and recovery for different phases of the season and why resisted and unresisted sprinting should complement—not compete with—each other. 11:39 – 12:48 Reflecting After a Major Competition Use the “Good, Better, How” framework to reflect on your recent coaching at the Australian Athletics Championships. A practical tool to drive continuous improvement. 12:50 – 15:48 Planning for Youth Athletes Understand the five foundational principles (Progressive Overload, Specificity, Variety, Planned Recovery, and Individualisation), athlete monitoring, and long-term development. Align your training plans with both the training age and biological maturity of young athletes. 15:50 – 17:58 What All Coaches Need to Know About Hamstrings Find out why most hamstring injuries occur mid-air, not on contact, and how eccentric strength, pelvic control, and trunk stability are key to performance and injury prevention. 18:00 – 20:31 Lessons from the World’s Best Distance Runners Discover why 80% of elite training is low intensity, how individualised periodisation trumps one-size-fits-all plans, and why managing load with precision is a competitive edge. 20:31 – 22:49 Attentional Focus: Your Secret Coaching Tool Shift your cueing from internal to external focus to enhance learning and execution. This segment offers examples of metaphors, timing, and cue design to embed new skills more effectively. 22:49 – End Reflection Question What’s one principle from today’s episode that you could test in your very next training session?

    23 min
  8. Measuring Your Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise

    04/02/2025

    Measuring Your Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise

    Join us for a deep dive into the paper "An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise" by Côté and Gilbert . Forget just focusing on finish times; this episode explores what truly makes a coach effective and an expert. Source: An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise We unpack the authors' groundbreaking definition, revealing the three essential pillars of coaching success: coaches' knowledge, encompassing not just your understanding of drills and training programmes (professional knowledge), but also your ability to connect with athletes (interpersonal knowledge) and reflect on your own practice (intrapersonal knowledge). Finally, discover how effective coaching goes beyond performance outcomes to shape athletes' competence, confidence, connection, and character – the four crucial 'C's that lead to holistic development both on and off the track.

    14 min
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Written by humans and performed by AIs with voices you'll probably hate! Our robot 'friends' explore essential topics for parents and coaches passionate about athletics. Each episode breaks down a key resource for athletics coaches, highlighting the main messages and practical takeaways to enhance your coaching and support athlete development. Yeah, it's nowhere near as good as listening to actual humans speak who actually know what they're talking about - but hopefully it will introduce you to the key resources and ideas from those who do!

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  • Creator
    Athletics
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Athletics Australia
  • Show Website
    Athletics Coaching AI