Athletics Coaching AI
Episodes
Physiology and Performance in Masters Athletics
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Effective Development of Adolescent Sprinters
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores a holistic long-term development plan for adolescent sprinters aged 13-20, emphasising a holistic approach encompassing technica...
Travel Considerations for Performance Athletes
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Source: Nutrition for Travel: From Jet Lag to CateringFor your performance athletes, domestic and international travel presents a regular challenge, p...
Mastering Feedback: The Art of Receiving and Growing
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Key Takeaways from the Communication and Engagement Guide for Impairments and Disabilities
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Communication and Engagement Guide HereHey coaches, ever wonder how to make your track and field sessions truly inclusive and impactful f...
Integrated Training in Sprint Performance Enhancement
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Read the Full Study (Wu 2025) HereThis episode investigates the benefits of an integrated training model for improving performance in 100m and 400m sp...
May Coach Education Update for Australian Athletics Coaches
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into six essential articles recently published by Australian Athletics—each packed with actionable insights for accredited ...
Measuring Your Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into the paper "An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise" by Côté and Gilbert . Forget ju...
Mental Fatigue and Coaching Strategies for Mental Recovery
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the impact of mental fatigue on athletes, particularly in track and field, and the crucial role coaches play in both mitigating ...
Case Study: What Made IFK Växjö a Successful Athletics Club?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Source: Successful Talent Development in Track and Field: Considering the Role of Environment (Authored by Henriksen, Stambulova, and Rossler).What ...
⚠️ No Excuses: Coaches Need to Understand and Follow Australian Athletics' Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Source: Australian Athletics Safeguarding Children and Young People PolicyAs a coach, you play a crucial role in creating a safe and supportive enviro...
Squat Technique and Error Correction
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores common errors in squat form, focusing on heel rise, knee collapse, hip/shoulder movement discrepancies, and spinal rounding. It ...
Long and Triple Jump: Technique and Training Overview
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SourceThe Horizontal JumpsThis episode introduces the general principles of the long jump and triple jump. It details the biomechanics and techniques ...
Online Abuse Targeting Athletes: A Four-Year Study by World Athletics
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Athletics commissioned a four-year study to analyse online abuse targeting its athletes across four major events. The study, using AI and human ...
Cold Water Immersion for Track and Field Athletes - Should it Be Part of Your Toolkit?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses key AIS findings regarding the use of Cold Water Immersion (CWI) for athlete recovery, highlighting both potential benefits and...
Coach-Athlete Relationships and Burnout
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode discusses the relationship between coach-athlete dynamics and burnout in young elite athletes. It examines how appraisals of the coach-at...
Speed and Agility Development
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the Speed and Agility guide, detailing various speed and plyometric training methods for athletes. It explains the mechanics of...
How Muscle Action Shifts at Different Sprinting Speeds and the Coaching Implications
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Effective sprint training requires an in-depth understanding of the physiological demands sprinters face as they accelerate and maintain high speeds. ...
Everything You Should Know About Coaching the 400m Hurdles
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our AI hosts provide a comprehensive guide to the 400m hurdles. It's your Introduction to Coaching the 400m Hurdles Masterclass!W...
Strength for Sprinting
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses Athletics Australia's "Strength for Sprinting" guide, exploring the concept of specificity in strength training ...
Hip Mobility and Flexibility for Track and Field
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Download the full guide with demonstration of the stretches and exercises hereThis conversation explores findings published in the journal Advances in...
Approaches to Technique and Training the High Jump
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a paper by Wolfgang Ritzdorf, Director of the World High Jump Centre in Cologne, Germany, explaining his approach to coaching h...
What Athletics Coaches Need to Know About Muscle Fibres
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge of muscle fibre types and how they can change is valuable for personalising training programs for different athletes’ goals. Understanding...
Coach Self-Care
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses an article written by Dr. Vanessa Thiele and published by the AIS, arguing that coaches should prioritise self-care, as it is c...
Moving Beyond Distance Alone - A More Nuanced Approach to Training Load in Runners
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses clinical commentary from the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, arguing that runners and coaches should move...
Summary of Target Talent Program - Biomechanics Presentation
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
October's Target Talent Program presentation is now available to watch on the Athletics Learning Centre! This episode of Athletics Coaching AI pr...
Overview of the Sprints
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a research paper that explores the evolution of sprinting, from its ancient origins to modern-day techniques and training metho...
Plyometrics and the High Jump
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the use of plyometrics in the training of high jumpers, specifically focusing on its application to enhancing the vertical jump ...
Youth Sport Positive and Negatives
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This article from the Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine examines the positive and negative impacts of organised youth sports in the United States...
Considerations of Training Load
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a document from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) provides guidance on the principles of training load and its impact on ...
Holistic Coaching - The Whole Athlete and Program
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode summarises the presentation by Master Coach Susan Hobson and Bryce Anderson, exploring the importance of a comprehensive training program ...
Dealing with Racism in Community Sport
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses resources from the Dealing with the moment: Anti-racism in community sport course, and provides a practical guide for addressin...
Sprint Interval Training for Building Aerobic Capacity
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This research paper explores the impact of sprint interval training (SIT) on aerobic capacity, using a systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 rando...
The Throwing Career of Reese Hoffa
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This case study details the career of Reese Hoffa, a prominent American shot putter, jointly authored by his coach Don Babbitt and Hoffa himself. The ...
Strength Training for Track and Field
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode summarises Angus McEntyre's excellent presentation on Strength Training for Track and Field, delivered as part of the Oceania Athlet...
Conditioning for Young Athletes
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode summarises the key points from the book "Conditioning Young Athletes" by Tudor O. Bompa and Sorin Sarandan. Our AI hosts discus...
Strength Training for Middle and Long Distance Athletes
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode summarises an article by Di Huxley, arguing that strength and conditioning training should be incorporated into the training programs of ...
Endurance Exercise Performance and Training Recommendataions for Masters Athletes
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines endurance exercise performance in Masters athletes (35 years+), based on the paper "Endurance Exercise Performance in Maste...
Hamstring Muscle Strains for Sprinters
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This research paper focuses on hamstring strains in sprinters. The study systematically investigated the first six weeks following a hamstring strain ...
Force Application Technique, Sprint Performance, and Training Implications
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a research paper examining the biomechanics of sprint running and how these factors affect performance in the 100m race. The st...
Tips for a Great Block Start - A Systematic Review
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In sprint events, the block start performance can be fundamental to the outcome of a race. This systematic review aimed to identify biomechanical fact...
Co-Coaching
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas