Complimentary Downloadable Resources

Coaching Athletes. A Foundation for Success (PDF)
A manual for coaches of athletes from 6-18 years of age. This book features coaching philosophy, understanding young athletes, teaching sports skills, planning practice sessions, maintaining healthy attitudes towards winning and losing, fun, coaches and parents, team discipline, nutrition, safety and managing a youth sports program. Six chapters, 175 pages.

LA84 Foundation Track and Field Coaching Manual (PDF)
Aimed at the high school track coach, this volume focuses on team administration, training principles, strength training, plyometrics, injury prevention, nutrition, organizing a track meet, rules and specific tips for coaching each track and field event. Includes a chapter on the use of Performance Enhancing substances with high school athletes. Seventeen chapters, 456 pages.

LA84 Foundation Cross Country Coaching Manual (PDF)
This manual describes how to build a high school cross country program using sound principles and methods for coaching distance running. Information on managing injuries, motivational tips, racing strategy and guidelines for organizing a cross country meet is included. Eight chapters, 264 pages.

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Little Athletics

“Encourage your junior athlete to eat and drink well, feel great and perform to their best”

This booklet offers guidance for meeting the nutritional needs of children aged 5-11 who participate in athletic activities incl. cross country, track and field events.

Little athletics (395KB)

Fuelling and Cooling the Junior Athlete

To ensure an adequate intake of all the essential nutrients, encourage active kids to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods.

Low fat, high carbohydrate snacks are the best choice for active children.
Take nutritious snacks to sporting events. Self-catering is wiser than relying on local canteens.
Children can overheat and dehydrate quickly. Offer plenty of fluids before, during and after sport.
If parents or coaches are concerned about their child’s nutrition, seek professional advice from a sports dietitian and/or sports doctor.

Click here to view the fact sheet (277KB)

10 Tips To Improve Confidence And Sucess In Young Athletes