High performance sports coaches offer free tips in Rockhampton
Published on 13 June, 2013
Rockhampton coaches, athletes and parents have free access to top coaches with a lifetime of experience at local, state, national and international level.
All interested people are welcome to attend a series of Coach and Athlete Development seminars on various Wednesday evenings scheduled between June and November at CQUniversity's Central Queensland Innovation and Research Precinct. Each seminar will run between 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Enquiries are via Assoc Prof Peter Reaburn on 07 4923 2621 and RSVPs are via events@cqu.edu.au.
Panelists and presenters include:
- Steve Anderson (Former NRL Premiership Coach and International Rugby Performance manager, Brahmans Rugby Coach)
- Barbara Ahmat (Capricorn Claws Netball Coach, Board Member Netball Queensland)
- Ken Tucker (National and International Cycling Coach)
- Shane Kingston (Australian Junior Swim Team Coach)
- Kerrie Smyth (National and International Trampolining Coach)
- Peter Reaburn (Coach and Athlete Educator)
- Rob Stanton (Former National Powerlifting Coach)
- Amanda Fielding (Former Head Coach, Australian's Women's Volleyball Team)
The remaining Wednesday evening session topics:
26 June Coaching styles, qualities of respected/successful coaches
10 July Planning and evaluating your training plan
24 July Secrets to creating a positive team / squad culture
7 August Using sport science on the paddock
21 August Tips to help designing a training program
4 September How to implement training methods
18 September Tips in analysing technique and teaching skills
2 Oct Sharpening mental skills and nurturing life skills in athletes
16 October Promoting sports nutrition and recovery in athletes
30 October Keeping athletes injury- and illness-free
13 November Travel tips for coaches and athletes
