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Post by sam on Sept 18, 2008 15:06:39 GMT 1
The end of the season is nigh....  What are your plans for this winter.. Did last winter live upto your expectations and if not what are you going to do differently this time around. Remember it is a long dark time and people should not forget the aims of the winter training.. conditioning, strength gains and ironing out any techinical issues which became apparent during the competitive months. |
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 19, 2008 16:57:36 GMT 1
Struth Sam, I know where to come if I need cheering up !
It's hard to get the youngsters enthusiastic about any training that doesn't actually involve throwing javelins. My group is spread from 14 to 17 - I need to formulate an approach to all round development that doesn't come across as some version of 1950's P.T.
Imagination needed, not my long suit !
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Post by sam on Sept 21, 2008 9:19:59 GMT 1
my group consists of
One 11year old
One 12 year old
Three 13 year olds
One 15 year old
One 16 year old
One 18 year old
One 19 year old
One 20 year old
One 29 year old
Have that for a spectrum of ages.. It is hard to think of sessions which are all inclusive when there is such a wide range of throwers however i get around this by explaining to the younger ones that if they want to be as good as the older ones then they need to do the same training. Obviously i don't go as hard on the 11 to 13 year olds but they do the same training.. Maybe with the lightest medicine balls, the lowest hurdles and fewer reps in the sprints and stand work. I never let them get so tired they would get injured.. Long term athlete development is very important.. So controlling a bundle of energy on a tuesday night is important if they are going to do another session on a thursday night!
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