This episode explores a holistic long-term development plan for adolescent sprinters aged 13-20, emphasising a holistic approach encompassing technical, physical, and psychological progression.

Essential information for all coaches who work with 100m, 200m, 400m, sprinters and hurdlers.

Source: Nutrition for Travel: From Jet Lag to Catering

For your performance athletes, domestic and international travel presents a regular challenge, particularly when it's associated with competition pressure or the need to support specialized training, such as altitude or heat adaptation. This episode delves into how strategic nutrition and meticulous planning can mitigate common travel woes and optimise performance for track-and-field athletes and other elite competitors.

Topics include:

• Jet Lag
• ⚠️Melatonin Supplementation - why it's not recommended
• Caffeine Intake
• Meal Timing and Composition
• Travel Fatigue
• Travel Hygiene
• Optimal Catering in New Environments

Why does feedback so often feel like a threat, not a gift?

In this episode, we unpack the discomfort of honest feedback—why it stings, why we resist it, and how to make it work for you as a coach. Drawing from real-world coaching challenges, we break down the three common 'triggers' that derail feedback:

• Truth: when the content feels off
• Relationship: when it’s coming from 'them'
• Identity: when it hits too close to who you think you are

You'll learn how emotional reactions and self-perception can distort even helpful critique, and how to move past that. We’ll also share a practical, proven technique for asking for specific feedback that drives real growth.

If you want faster learning, stronger relationships, and more confidence in your coaching, this one’s for you.