Strength Training for the Track and Field Athlete

The official coaching guide of the world governing body for athletics, covering the coaching process, sport science basics and athlete centered methods. A complete reference for new and developing coaches across every event.

Peter J L Thompson

A coaching guide that walks new coaches through everything needed to start in track and field, from equipment and key rules to planning sessions, keeping training records and building team spirit.

Special Olympics

A clear starter manual for athletics coaches, covering warm ups, basic technique across the main events, and how to run safe and engaging training sessions for young athletes.

Little Athletics Queensland

Explains the principles of teaching technical skills to athletes, how to break a skill into teachable parts, and how to shape performance through feedback and progression.

Human Kinetics Coach Education Center

A compact collection of teaching drills for athletics, with step by step coaching points for running, jumping and throwing that coaches can drop straight into practice.

Special Olympics Canada