media_artricles :: 2016

Keshorn’s coach conducts workshop

About 20 local track and field coaches benefitted recently from a workshop conducted by the professionals of Elite Development & Performance Unit (EDPU) of the Sports Company (SPORTT) at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

The main theme of the workshop was developing a training plan by taking a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating various sport science disciplines such as nutrition, psychology and physiology.

The seminar was led by world renowned Cuban-born coach Ismael Lopez Mastrapa — the coach of T&T's Keshorn Walcott, javelin Olympic 2012 gold and 2016 bronze medallist-- who taught the fundamentals of developing a training plan.

The Olympic medal-winning coach said the integrated format of the workshop has never been done before with local coaches, who engaged throughout with each talk segment including a mandated activity which enhanced the learning environment.

According to a media release from the SPORTT, the group of about 20 participants, who were recommended through the NAAA, appreciated the intervention, describing the session as informative and well delivered.

Executive manager of the Unit Tobias Ottley stated: "The EDPU sees itself not only responsible for improving the quality of preparation of our athletes, but also to aid in the development of better coaches. Coaches too must grow and improve their 'tool box' just as their athletes must develop and adapt across their careers."

This workshop was held on the heels of the Sport Psychology session presented to coaches of racquet sports earlier this year at the National Tennis Centre. The EDPU is based at the Hasely Crawford Stadium and plans to host more similar workshops. A flexibility workshop for athletes and a sport nutrition workshop for parents of athletes are also in the works.

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