Target Talent Program

2023 ATHLETICS QLD TARGET TALENT PROGRAM 

In 2023 the Athletics Australia Target Talent program (TTP) aims to offer a flexible education model incorporating online Webinars and an associated Learning portal in conjunction with Practical Masterclasses run by Queensland Athletics.

TTP will aim to offer a greater environment for athletes to gain further knowledge to aid their performance development towards achieving higher performance standards.

The TTP Award will be managed by Athletics Australia and supported by Queensland Athletics. 

Selection policy

Target Talent Program Award

Athletes are able to achieve the TTP Bronze, Silver and Gold Award by completing each of the units offered through the use of the AA learning Portal and Webinars, hosted by the Athletics Australia Pathway Discipline Coordinators and experienced coaches.

To achieve the TTP Award each year, athletes will need to engage in the following:

  • Complete all education Webinars and the required online assessment
  • Complete a Goal Setting unit upon selection and Season Review at the end of the competition season.
  • Participate in at least 1 Practical Masterclass.

Education Webinars

The following webinars will be available at different times throughout the year and scheduled by AA.

  • Nutrition
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Athlete Wellbeing
  • Injury Risk Reduction
  • Biomechanics
  • Performance Planning
TopicWebinar DateTopicPresenter
NutritionJune 14thHow to stay HealthyBryce Anderson
Sport PsychologyJuly 12thDefining and refining consistent, repeatable psychological processesJacqui Sandland
Injury Risk ReductionAugust 16thLoads and MonitoringRob Mullard
PhysiologySeptember 13thTraining intensity distribution & periodisationBryce Anderson
Athlete Wellbeing & EngagementOctober 11thValues, Purpose and StrengthsBelinda Creer
BiomechanicsNovember 8thSkill Acquisition and LearningTarryn Elvish / Kirstie Turner
Performance PlanningDecember 6thPerformance ExecutionAdam Didyk