Athletics to Succeed: The Complete Guide for Juniors, Coaches and Parents

The Most Complete Junior Athletics Guide on the Market - Sprints, Distance, Jumps, Throws and the Full World Athletics PathwayAthletics is the foundation of all sport - yet very few books tackle the full range of track and field events in one junior-focused volume for players, coaches, and parents. Athletics to Succeed does exactly that: sprint mechanics, distance running, long jump, high jump, shot put, javelin, relay baton exchange, and the complete World Athletics youth development pathway - all in one comprehensive guide unlike anything else available at this price point.What's Inside: - Track Events - 60m to 1500m technique, sprint start mechanics, hurdles, steeplechase basics and relay baton exchange- Field Events - long jump, high jump (Fosbury Flop), triple jump, shot put, discus and javelin progressions for junior athletes- Distance Running - aerobic development, cross-country preparation, pacing strategy and junior training volume guidelines- Fitness and Conditioning - athletics-specific strength, plyometric training, sprint drills and periodisation for multi-event athletes- The Pathway - World Athletics U18/U20 Championships, national junior leagues, school and club athletics routes and talent identificationDevelopment frameworks drawn from World Athletics official youth guidelines, national federation age-group recommendations, and current sports science on youth speed and power development. Track, field, and cross-country are all covered.The only junior athletics guide covering sprints, jumps, throws and distance - all in one book for the athlete, the parent, and the coach.