Essex Athletics Network Online Workshop; Physical Preparation (Session1)
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About this Event
The Essex Athletics Network are very excited to announce details of next workshops;
Rob Thickpenny will discuss Physical Preparation: Session 1
Finding a solution to improve athlete performance
and health in challenging times.
o The basics of movement.
o How to use different movement patterns for screening and what this tells you.
o General strength exercises using just bodyweight.
o Strength exercises using resistance bands.
Rob graduated from Brunel University in 1998 with an honours degree in Sports Science where he focused on biomechanics and exercise physiology. He is an experienced strength and conditioning coach and has worked in elite and grassroots sport for 19 years. He provides performance solutions to international athletes, professional rugby players, professional squash players, elite cyclists and academy footballers. Rob is a former England Athletics Physical Preparation lead where he delivered a world class programme of coach and athlete development across all events. He personally coached and supported athletes who competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Rob is also a UK Athletics level 3 performance coach in jumps and a former elite level pole vaulter.
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for coaches from all event groups to learn from one of the very best tutors in the sport who will be providing a huge amount of value.
FREE to Essex Athletics Club member Coaches.
£10 to Non-EAN Club member Coaches.
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