Basic Coaching Manual for Athletics

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

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

Explains how to build sport specific strength for track and field, covering general strength, maximum strength, power and endurance, with guidance on shifting from general fitness to event ready performance.

Liz Rydell

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