Target Talent Program | Master Class (Middle Distance)

Western Australian Institute of Sport and Athletics West are hosting the second practical Masterclass, open to all Target Talent Program athletes and their coaches to attend. Session led by Justin Rinaldi, High Performance Coach and dual AUS 800m Champion (1996 & 2006) will give insights into middle distance racing and coaching philosophy. 

Session Details

• Date: Saturday 16 March 2024
• Time: 9am-11am Practical Session (WAAS) & 1pm- 2pm Coach Presentation and Q&A (WAIS)
• Location: Practical- WA Athletics Stadium (WAIS to cover gate entry fee for those who have registered); WAIS Seminar Room for session two

Session Outline

Session One (9am-11am)- Practical – Breaking down the race for coaches including programming and training session delivery

Session Two (1pm- 2pm)- Presentation on Peter Bol's 2021 season including coaching philosophy

(*) If available, select the check box when registering if you would like an online link made available for session two.

What should athletes and coaches bring?

• Wear usual training clothes as for an athletics training session including spikes and allowing for the weather on the day.
• Wear and bring sunscreen a hat for the day and drink bottle
• Bring a pen and book or paper to write any notes on.

BIOGRAPHY | Justin Rinaldi 

Former athlete with PB’s of 1:47.64 800m & 3:40.60 1500m.

National 800m Champion in 1997.

Started coaching in 2008 with one athlete (Alex Rowe) 15yrs old 1:54.30 progressed to National Record 1:44.40 in 2014.

Coached 4 National Record Holders over 800m (one from the Cook Islands 1:47.26)