Academy
Overview
The Ketton Panthers Triathlon Academy aims to provide an opportunity for young triathletes to develop and progress their skills and endurance to a higher level; thereby bridging the gap between the ‘Club & East Midlands Skill Schools’ and the regional ‘Development Squads / Academy’.
It also aims to inspire younger Ketton Panthers to train & race more regularly and aspire to be a part of the Academy when they reach Tristar 2 (c. 11+ years old).
The Academy is run by volunteers, including BTF level qualified coaches and supplements the training provided by Ketton Panthers Triathlon Club.
How will Academy members benefit?
Who can join?
The following criteria will be taken into consideration by the Head Academy Coach:
The Ketton Panthers Triathlon Academy aims to provide an opportunity for young triathletes to develop and progress their skills and endurance to a higher level; thereby bridging the gap between the ‘Club & East Midlands Skill Schools’ and the regional ‘Development Squads / Academy’.
It also aims to inspire younger Ketton Panthers to train & race more regularly and aspire to be a part of the Academy when they reach Tristar 2 (c. 11+ years old).
The Academy is run by volunteers, including BTF level qualified coaches and supplements the training provided by Ketton Panthers Triathlon Club.
How will Academy members benefit?
- Extended ‘in season’ Friday evening training sessions.
- Extra practical coaching sessions (to be determined) including ‘off season’ sessions.
- A variety of training methods will be employed incl. mountain/ cross bikes, road cycling, road and trail running, plus pool and open water swimming sessions in the summer months.
- Coached / mentored by experienced, committed coaches.
- 1:1, triathlete specific training advice.
- The opportunity to maximise your triathlete potential.
- Training & race in a supportive, professional and successful environment with triathletes of a similar, high standard.
- Rewarding opportunity to help mentor younger athletes in the academy.
Who can join?
The following criteria will be taken into consideration by the Head Academy Coach:
- Membership of Ketton Panthers Tri Club.
- Regular attendee of Ketton Panthers training sessions.
- Aged between 11-16 (TS2 and above) and wanting to improve their triathlon performance.
- A positive attitude towards training and being coached.
- Physical ability to train at a higher intensity / for longer and advanced technical ability.
- Engaged in regular training sessions outside Ketton Panthers either through swimming, cycling or athletics clubs or through personal training plans.
- Membership of the East Midlands Triathlon Series.
- Regular top 10 finisher in EM Series races.
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