Summer Update
/Hi guys, It’s been a while since I sent an email out to everyone so I thought now would be a good time to update you all on how the past few months have been going and what I hope will happen in the upcoming months.
Youngstars
Before the closure of the Mary Peters Track in March, Youngstars had two sessions a week with roughly 20 children taking part. As of this week, there are 35 children signed up and there are three run, jump, throw sessions a week as well as one endurance session on a Saturday. This week we are moving back to training on the track as I am now allowed to block book out training sessions. The sand pits are now also open to more than one household per sand pit so we should be able to start jumping again also. I really appreciate the local clubs suggesting my athletics coaching as an alternative for the summer until they get back to training in September, and i’m also incredibly grateful for all of you who have recommended me to your family and friends. Hopefully we can continue to grow and help as many children get involved in athletics as possible!
Some of the Thursday group seeing how far they can run in 5 seconds!
Senior and Development Coaching
All the international and senior athletes I coach are getting ready to start competing in the upcoming weeks with the first competition being at the Mary Peters Track on Thursday the 25th of July. Most of the guys were disappointed on our 4 week Florida training camp being cancelled but I think we may have dodged a bullet missing that trip! Competitions are a little scarce but thankfully there should be enough in Dublin and Belfast to allow the group to compete and better their personal bests. Next year will be a big year for everyone as all of the major events have been pushed back 12 months and next years preplanned events will still go ahead. My guys will hopefully be preparing for the; European indoor championships, World indoor championships, European U23 championships and if Irelands female relay team qualify for the 4 x 100m then there may be a chance for some NI representation there also.
Other Stuff
Next week I will also be starting an athletics group for junior athletes, the coaching will be for 13- 17 year olds and the training will be more specialized for sprints, jumps and hurdles. I am also hoping that in the future this can create a pathway from the fundamental athletics I coach all the way up to the international level I work at. If you know anyone that might be interested please send my information their way.
Speak soon guys and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Adam