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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!

Jun 10

Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Lumbar Bone Stress and Hamstring Injuries

In this episode, “Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Lumbar Bone Stress and Hamstring Injuries,” Kevin Craigie, Richard Saw and Cory Innes explore two of the most significant injury challenges in athletics: hamstring injuries and lumbar bone stress injuries. Led by Kevin Craigie, Australian Athletics’ High Performance Network Physiotherapy Lead, Richard Saw, Australian Athletics’ Chief Medical Officer, and Cory Innes, Australian Athletics’ High Performance Strength and Conditioning Lead, the discussion looks at how coaches can better understand injury patterns, identify key risk factors, and make informed training decisions that protect athletes while still supporting performance outcomes. The episode covers hamstring injury trends in speed based events, including the role of high speed exposure, fatigue, strength qualities, tissue capacity, training age and life load. It also explores lumbar bone stress injuries, why they can be difficult to identify early, and how load management, recovery, technical progression, energy availability and early referral can help reduce risk.
Jun 4

Mindset of a Champion with Nicola Olyslagers

“Every time we find a weakness, we find a key to the next breakthrough.” In this coaching education session, Nicola Olyslagers shares a rare insight into the mindset behind world class performance. Nicola speaks openly about pressure, comparison, failure, confidence, athlete identity and the long term process of improvement. Through stories from major championships, tough training blocks and her relationship with her coach Matt, she shows that mindset is not just something athletes either have or do not have. It is a skill that can be trained, reviewed and strengthened over time. For coaches, this episode offers practical lessons on communication, trust, simple competition cues and helping athletes stay connected to progress when results are not coming quickly. For athletes, it is a powerful reminder that missed attempts, nerves and setbacks are not signs that you are failing. They are often the clearest clues for what to work on next. Nicola also explores how she separates her worth from performance, why comparison can drain passion, how she reframes pressure as an opportunity, and why celebrating competitors can lift the entire event. It is an honest, generous and deeply practical conversation for anyone involved in track and field.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.

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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Athletics
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2024 - 2026
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44
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