Athletics

Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport’s Speed Clinic will be run as a two day program in 2018. 

Athletes will be invited to participate in a comprehensive performance development program incorporating both practical skills and personal development.

This Program is aimed at providing additional benefits outside of normal club trainings.

The focus of training will be on individual skill development and basic fitness. In addition to the skills and fitness training there will be core educational sessions for the athletes to help themselves prepare off the field and grow on a personal level. Athletes will have three practical skill sessions. Educational sessions covering nutrition and body maintenance will be presented by professionals.

Coaches will be led by Olympic Gold Medallist in Heptathlon, Glynis Nunn.

Selection Process

To be eligible for an academy Speed Clinic, athletes must be:

• Males or females aged between U12 to U18 in 2017.
• A current financial member of a local Athletics club located

within the Queensland Gold Coast region

• Aspiring to achieve further representation and improvement in athletics.

The Pathway

The GCAS Speed Clinic is planned for September 2017 with applications opening in the August.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a GCAS Speed Clinic, athletes must be:

– U/12- U18 years of age or over as at 1st of January 2017;

– Currently residing in the Gold Coast City Council;

– A current registered member of QLD sporting club;

– Committed to progressing to higher representation within their chosen sport;

Athlete Benefits

Program Staff

Glynis Nunn OAM – Coordinator

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