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This week’s presentation with Aspect Australia challenged coaches to rethink inclusion, moving beyond the idea that athletes must adapt to sport, toward the belief that sport must adapt to the athlete. Presenters unpacked the social model of disability, explored the “Just-Right Zone” of performance regulation, and shared practical strategies such as quiet spaces, sensory-aware coaching, and predictable session structures.

What if your athletes could get the benefits of heavy lifting without the heavy loads? Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is fast becoming a smart tool for track and field coaches — from sprinters and throwers chasing power, to distance runners managing fatigue, to injured athletes on the comeback trail.

Weight training is more than just lifting heavy, it plays a vital role in the long-term development of young athletes. This review examined 20 studies published between 2010 and 2023, exploring how structured weight training influences strength, power, performance, and injury prevention in children and adolescents. The evidence is clear: when delivered with proper technique, progressive overload, age-appropriate exercises, and professional supervision, weight training not only builds stronger athletes but also protects them from injury.