URGENT Information Regarding South & East Regional Squad Day
The first south and east regional squad day will take place on SUNDAY 28th October at NIAC; the programme for the day is outlined below:
Key Focus for the day – Physical Preparation and Training
Outline of the day:
09.00 – 09.30 Arrive
09.30 – 09.45 Introductions of key personnel
09.45 – 10.30 Coaches – Lecture on physical preparation and planning. Delivered by Scott Simpson
09.45 – 10.30 Athletes – Coach led, structured warm up. Led by Neil Wheeler, Kris Jones and Sarah Moore
10.30 – 12.30 4 x 30 minute rotations covering:
- Olympic Lifts with Sarah Moore
- Core & Functional Stability with Scott Simpson
- Introduction to Circuits with TBC
- Plyometrics and Recovery strategies with Neil Wheeler
12.30 – 13.00 Lunch (provided)
13.00 – 13.30 Overview of the Weekly Training Cycle. Delivered by Scott Simpson
13.30 – 14.00 Coaches – Work in groups to devise a weekly plan for the preparation phase of training.
13.30 – 14.00 Athletes – Work in groups to devise a weekly plan for the preparation phase of training.
14.00 – 14.30 Athletes and coaches review plans together.
14.30 – 16.00 Practical sessions in event groups.
- Sprints & Hurdles with Neil Wheeler and Kris Jones
- Jumps with Scott Simpson
- Throws with Sarah Moore and Dino Lantzos
- Endurance with TBC
(30 minutes of session led by regional coach then 60 minutes for attending coaches to deliver)
16.00 – 16.30 Summary & Feedback 