Coaching Young Athletes

Games That Help Make Learning Athletics Fun

Below are four of my favourite games to use when coaching young athletes. Give them a try and let me know how it goes!

Hurdles Shuttle Relay

The “Hurdles Shuttle Relay” is a shuttle relay race between teams where each athlete runs a hurdles section in one direction and a sprints section in the other direction.

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Escape from the Space Monsters

“Escape from the Space Monsters” is a team game in which young athletes attempt to escape from a “space monster prison” by successfully clearing a flexible high jump training bar.

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Asteroids

“Asteroids” is a shot put team game during which young athletes score team points according to where their shot lands.

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Train Tracks

“Discus Train Tracks” is a game that can be played with young athletes to help them develop control over their discus release.

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Now You Try Them

Try to find the opportunity to stage one or more of these games with a group of kids. I would love for you to report back and let me know how it goes!

What are your favourite games to use with young athletes?

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Further reading

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