2023 Athletics NSW 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 Athletics NSW.

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 the Athletics NSW.

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 for athletes on the following dates:

Topic	Webinar Date	Presentation	Presenter	Register
Nutrition	June 14, 2023	How to Stay Healthy	Bryce Anderson	(Click Here)
Sport Psychology	July 12, 2023	Defining and Refining Consistent, Repeatable Psychological Processes	Jacqui Sandland	(Click Here)
Injury Risk Reduction	August 16, 2023	Loads and Monitoring	Rob Mullard	(Click Here)
Physiology	September 13, 2023	Training Intensity Distribution and Periodisation	Bryce Anderson	(Click Here)
Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement	October 11, 2023	Values, Purpose and Strengths	Belinda Creer	(Click Here)
Biomechanics	November 8, 2023	Skill Acquisition and Learning	Tarryn Elvish & Kirstie Turner	(Click Here)
Performance Planning	December 6, 2023	Performance Execution	Adam Didyk	(Click Here)