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Coaching Program

Scope of Coaching

Coaching is available to registered members of St George Little Athletics (only).     The sessions available each week, the applicable age restrictions and participant limitations will be posted each week on SignUp.   You must book a spot (via SignUp) if you want to attend a session.   If you later discover you cannot attend, please remove your booking so others don’t miss out.

Sprints coaching will have an emphasis on fitness.

Field Event coaching focusses on mastering basic skills and technique to perform the events “legally”, and for beginners to improve performances.

High Jump coaching will emphasize scissor technique noting this is mandatory for U9 and U10 and highly recommended for older age groups.

There are also on-line coaching resources available here:  Athletics Skills

 

Coaching Clinics

For season 2025-26 we plan to run 2 coaching clinics as follows:

Clinic 1: Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 9am to 3pm.

Clinic 2: Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 9am to 3pm.

For more information, see:  Coaching Clinics

 

Conditions to Participate

  1. Coaching is only available to athletes registered with STGLAC.
  2. If the session specifies an Age Group range – this will be strictly enforced – no exceptions.
  3. Athletes to wear their uniform or identifiable STGLAC clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle.
  4. Arrive on-time.   Late arrivals are disruptive to the session and miss the warm-up period (important to reduce risk of injury) and for these reasons will not be able to join the session.
  5. To participate, younger children need to be well-behaved and able to follow directions.
  6. A parent/guardian is required to remain at the ground during the session in sight of the coach.
  7. Parents – please assist with setup or pack up as needed.

Note:  Keep an eye on Facebook and/or Team App as last minute changes to the schedule may occur.