The pole vault places a lot of strain on the lower back so it is important to warm up thoroughly and in particular mobilise the lower back. These drills take you through a pole vault specific warm up. Core strength is also important not only for stability at the plant but enabling the vaulter to […]
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UK Athletics now teach in their coaching manual that coaches should adopt an ‘athlete-centered approach’ in which the needs of the athlete are placed before the interests of and pressures imposed by, the club, school, parents, or coach’. But what does this mean and does everyone in your club understand the policy? Questions 1. Okay,
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Here are five signs you might be overtraining. The demands placed on talented young athletes are greater than ever with more opportunities to train and compete. Players have to balance demands from school, club, county, region and sometimes country. 1. Increased morning heart rate This is a great way of predicting how well you are
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