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BETTER KNOWLEDGE. BETTER COACHING.

Build better coaching knowledge through practical learning in junior strength and conditioning. For coaches, teachers, parents and athletes.

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Beyond the classroom

LEARN IT. APPLY IT.
PASS IT ON.

Two practical courses for people who support athletes. Explore the content and ask the team about upcoming dates.

Young athlete jumping over a hurdle in the Playermade gymCOMING SOON
One day / Ages 16+

FOUNDATIONAL
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING.

Connect theory with practical coaching. Explore junior movement, programme design, training load, testing, warm-ups and cooldowns. No formal qualifications are needed to attend.

What you’ll learn

  • Practical coaching and movement skills
  • Programme design and training loads
  • Assessment and certificate on completion

Inside the course

An introduction to strength and conditioning, common myths, junior development and growth-related issues.
Safe movement mechanics, junior strength programmes and managing training loads.
Warm-ups, cooldowns, fitness profiling and assessing performance. Apply the learning in your own environment.

Assessment & recognition Practical coaching, ongoing competence assessment and a multiple-choice questionnaire. Certificate on completion. Endorsed as a CPD activity by The CPD Group.

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A coach assessing an athlete’s reach using a vertical jump deviceCOMING SOON
One day / Ages 16+

SPORTS PERFORMANCE
TRAINING.

Explore performance attributes, individual programming, recovery and assessment. No prior qualifications are required; some resistance-training knowledge or experience is expected.

What you’ll learn

  • Strength, speed, agility and power
  • Programme design and assessment
  • Practical learning for your environment

Inside the course

How sport-specific preparation differs from general fitness, including strength, speed, agility and power.
Prehabilitation, movement quality, recovery approaches, nutrition and hydration.
Individual and sport-specific plans, performance assessments, monitoring and practical implementation.

Assessment & recognition Practical coaching, ongoing competence assessment and a multiple-choice questionnaire. Certificate on completion. Endorsed as a CPD activity by The CPD Group.

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Discuss course availability

Both courses are one day, for delegates aged 16 and over. Contact the team for upcoming dates and availability.

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