The Event Group Lead will guide the implementation of the Event Group Initiatives while working closely with the National Coach Development Manager, who will oversee each initiative and offer platforms for athletes/coaches to provide feedback after each initiative is implemented.
Contact: James Mortimer – Sprints, Hurdles & Relay Event Group Lead jamesm@athletics.org.nz
Contact: Kim Mickle – National Coach Development Manager kim@athletics.org.nz
Initiatives
- Pre-Potts High-Performance Training Camp
Duration: 3-5 days
Location: Hastings
Dates: January
Purpose: Training, connection and competition preparation
Registration: EPS/PPS/PDS and radar athletes – Invite only
- Development Hurdles Clinic
Duration: 1 day
Location: Hamilton
Dates: Post Porritt Classic
Purpose: The purpose of this clinic is to help improve technical models, plus educate developing athletes and coaches on what it takes to be a high-performing athlete and to collaborate and create connections within the event.
Registration: Open to all. Registrations will be made available closer to the event.
- Sprints and Hurdles Development Sessions.
Location: Zoom Session
Dates: TBC
Purpose: The purpose of the zoom sessions is to learn from world leading sprints and hurdles coaches from around the world and to get an understanding of how/why their methods work plus have the opportunity to ask questions.
Registration: Open to all. Registrations will be made available closer to the event.
- PDS & World U20’s pre-camp
Duration: 3-days
Location: AUT Millennium, Auckland
Dates: 10-12th July 2024
Purpose: Connection, collaboration in a learning environment.
Registration: Invite only
- High Performance Athlete Development (HPAD)
Opportunities: There will be two specific HPAD opportunities for targeted athletes across event groups. There will be a multiple day domestic camp and an Australian tour held each year which Performance Development Squad (PDS) and/or Performance Potential Squad (PPS) athletes will have a priority invitation to attend.
HPAD Lead: Tim Driesen (tim@athletics.org.nz)
Community Initiatives
- Regional based development opportunities where athletes and coaches connect formally/informally around training opportunities.
- Delivery of CAD level I modules
- Regional/club coach development delivery by request.
For more information regarding coach development opportunities – Contact kim@athletics.org.nz