Willi, questions on coaching

[Peter R]

T & F... I know nothing of the methods or practices so, my questions are:

How often is a 13 to 17 yr old required to train while "prepping" for champs?

And are the High School actively athletes being recruited by local track clubs? If so, what do they offer?

[Peter R]

Moderators, Sorry for posting in the wrong forum. Please do the necessary. Thanks.

[Willi]

You have to ask this of the Carib Forum where all that local knowledge is.

As far as I know, HS athletes train 3-5 days a week for Champs.

Yes, HS athletes are recruited, but passively. If they dont want a US scolarship, the attraction would be the quality of local coaching and the familiar environment.

[Peter R]

Thanks Willi,

To add some context to my questions: I know two athletes in TT, one 12 the other 14, who train 5 days a week. I don't know what exactly they do for those 5 days.... but I often wonder.

[Willi]

It seems excessive for the 12 yo, but should be OK for the 14 yo. The intensity of the workouts will matter though.