Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Plan weekly training programmes for each athlete, matched to their event and stage of development.
Teach and correct technique, such as the sprint start and stride, the long jump take-off, or the javelin and shot put release.
Design strength, conditioning and recovery work, and advise athletes on sleep and diet, which are central to recovery.
Track fitness and progress through timing, measurements and training logs, and adjust training loads to reduce injury risk.
Choose athletes for meets and plan race tactics and competition schedules.
Motivate athletes, help them handle pressure before big events, and watch for signs of burnout.
Work with parents, school or club management, medical staff and selection bodies, and handle entries and travel.
