Luke Gunn, ex International Steeplechaser and the current Head of Athletics at the University of Birmingham, will talk through his experiences of coaching the Steeplechase event.
During the webinar you will learn all about:
- profiling athletes for the steeplechase
- technical advice/cues for hurdling & water jumps
- practical sessions and event periodisation
- sign-posting to further resources
The steeplechase is an event that continues to offer huge opportunities to British Junior and Senior athletes. Coaches looking to enhance or learn how to guide such athletes need not be anxious about how to do so.
The BMC, along with British Athletics and England Athletics see this event as an area we can raise standards of performance across the age groups via competition offerings, education and national get-togethers. Luke will be working with the UKA Endurance Advisory Group Strategy to further these objectives.
About your speaker:
Luke, now retired from competitive racing, is a previous 4-time UK Champion at 3000m Steeplechase (PB 8:28), with an international career that spanned over a decade across all-terrains: track, cross-country and road.
Luke, an alumni of the University of Birmingham, is now based there as the Head of Athletics, coaching many of the countries promising junior and senior athletes from 800-Marathon, including Abigail Ives and Issey Boffey.
He also studied and competed for Florida State University, winning numerous ACC Championship titles as an individual and team member, but also was a member of the 2-time NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship winning team.
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