OSGOOD SCHLATER. This problem to the lower leg below the knee
was mentioned in last month’s newsletter. In case there was any
misunderstanding, I DID say that bounding was a preventative exercise, and NOT
a cure. Jumping up and down on a fracture would be rather stupid.
TARGET 2012 This project continues, with some backing from an Award for All grant that is being used to subsidize athletes strength training sessions at gymnasiums, finance the hire of training venues and pay for coaches. In January, February and March we have sessions for sprints, throws, jumps and middle distance, although the latter are thinner on the ground due to cross country fixtures
COUNTY
TRAINING FOR SPRINTS AND POWER EVENTS While we have been concentrating on the 2012 squad for a while, others
are not being ignored, but fixing a day can be a problem as some athletes prefer
Saturday to Sunday and Par have soccer matches on Saturdays’ so the following
have been agreed, OPEN TO ANY ATHLETES; AND COACHES ARE VERY WELCOME TO COME
ALONG AND HELP. BUT PLEASE, LET ME KNOW WHICH EVENT YOU AND YOUR ATHLETES
ARE INTERESTED IN.
Saturday
22nd January 10.30-1230 Carn Brea Training for all sprints and power orientated events.
Saturday
5th February 2-4pm Carn Brea Race walking
Sunday
27th February 10.30-12.30 Par Sprints, and power events
Saturday 5th
March 1030-12.30 Par Race walking
Saturday
19th March High Jump for experienced athletes at St Austell Table Tennis Centre. By experienced I
mean, not for beginners. This will not be a workshop for training from scratch.
RACE
WALKING note
that we are continuing to promote training in this discipline as there is an
interest to include it in some SW competitions. PLEASE suggest that some of your
athletes try it
After the last successful course that has a very
practical content about putting the fun into coaching, second and third
workshops have been organised. These are ideal for any coach and are worth 4
credit points on your licence. Saturday 5th February at Treliske
Prep. School, Highertown, Truro or Wednesday evenings 18th and 25th
at Par track. There are only 20 places available on each workshop, apply asap,
closing date 1 week beforehand. ONLY £10 to Cornish residents. Book now with
Jacky Brett on 07966892283 or jbrett@cornwall.gov.uk
LONDON 2012 If you want to back the bid by London to stage the
212 Olympics, then log onto london2012.com or text LONDON to 82012. You can even
buy gifts suitable for birthdays from www.london2012shop.co.uk
MALCOLM ARNOLD, coach to Jason Gardener and
Colin Jackson, amongst many others, has agreed to come to Cornwall to run one or
two workshops. Watch this space for further information.
COACH LICENCE RENEWALS These
are due to start in April, so it is time to give some thought to getting in your
credit points
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT Athletics was represented on 10th January by Jacky,
Tony and Viv at a County workshop for sports coaching development, organised by
Sports Coach UK. Lots of proposals were looked at, a great deal of which centred
around the involvement of local district councils working hand in hand with
sports clubs. Nothing instantly applicable or any dramatic changes were
implemented, but it was worth having an input into what may be coming in the
future.
STRENGTH
It is not too late to begin strength training with your athletes, which can be
carried on into late April at least.
AGM
of the CCAA
will be held at the same Summercourt venue as the 2004 coaching forum on 21st
February. This is the chance to help promote the regeneration of the county.
Tony
Lett Coaching Coordinator 01209 891101