1. Key messages 2. Facts about COVID-19 3. Social considerations 4. Coaching implications of the COVID-19 period 4.1. Re-planning, periodisation considerations, adjusting the training load 4.2. Training in a home environment 4.3. Change mindsets 4.4. How to keep the immune system healthy? For this reason World Triathlon Development suggests the following measures to all National Federations, athletes and coaches regarding all activities other than qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: Take individual responsibility to stop spreading the virus and strictly follow local governmental guidelines. Suspend national competitions, as these usually involve hundreds of participants including: athletes, coaches, organisers, officials, visitors, contractors, etc. sometimes with extensive travelling of many. Suspend all travel. Cancel other gatherings, including training camps, group training sessions, courses and seminars, social meetings, etc. Make health and immune system maintenance the top priority instead of performance training. From group sessions and face-to-face coaching shift to individual home training. Stop physical exercises immediately if there is any concern regarding health and consult a doctor. Provide extended coaching support to athletes by adjusting their training plans, giving them guidance and offering advice being aware of the psychological stress of the uncertainty surrounding them.
© Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.