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Athletics New Zealand track and field coach, James Sandilands is mainly known as the coach to the current World Indoor and Olympic champion in the jump, Hamish Kerr, but James's current crop of high level athletes spans far and wide from multi-eventers, sprinters, and horizontal jumpers.
He is a former high jumper and hurdler himself with several years of experience as both a performance technique analyst and a strength and conditioning coach for High Performance Sport New Zealand.
In this episode:
-James' transition from athlete to coach and the pivotal mentors who shaped his path.
-The nuances of coaching at the elite level, balancing technical precision with the art of communication.
-Insights into performance analysis, biomechanics, and their critical roles in enhancing athletic performance.
-The complexities of high jump training, from approach strategies to managing the psychological aspects of competition.
-The collaborative dynamics within a high-performance team and the continuous learning curve of coaching.
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Athletics New Zealand track and field coach, James Sandilands is mainly known as the coach to the current World Indoor and Olympic champion in the jump, Hamish Kerr, but James's current crop of high level athletes spans far and wide from multi-eventers, sprinters, and horizontal jumpers.
He is a former high jumper and hurdler himself with several years of experience as both a performance technique analyst and a strength and conditioning coach for High Performance Sport New Zealand.
In this episode:
-James' transition from athlete to coach and the pivotal mentors who shaped his path.
-The nuances of coaching at the elite level, balancing technical precision with the art of communication.
-Insights into performance analysis, biomechanics, and their critical roles in enhancing athletic performance.
-The complexities of high jump training, from approach strategies to managing the psychological aspects of competition.
-The collaborative dynamics within a high-performance team and the continuous learning curve of coaching.
Support the show
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