Mark Harris Training Systems

About Mark Harris

Mark is an internationally certified coach and nationally qualified to level two.

Mark can help you with the following areas :-

Strength and Power

Speed and Agility

Fitness and Endurance

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Mark was an experienced middle distance runner who represented New Zealand at the World Student Games twice before ill health cut short his running career.

Mark's career has seen him employed as High Performance Manager for New Zealand Squash and Cycling New Zealand, he attained significant skills and knowledge from these employment roles. He has also lectured at UCOL on their sports course (sports practical) and nursing courses (human biology).

Mark has also attained an IAAF International Coaching Qualification for Sprints and Hurdles. As such he uses this knowledge, plus knowledge gained from his running experiences to help and support athletes who want to succeed at running and other sports.

Philosopy

I have looked at what my role is and how I will interact and provide service to those that want it and the following is my key points:-

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being

2. Ensure the athlete's time spent with me is a positive experience

3. Treat each athlete as an individual

4. Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes

5. Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions

6. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to my athletes

7. Operate within the rules and spirit of our sport

8. Any physical contact with athletes should be:

• appropriate to the situation

• necessary for the athlete's skill development

9. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards my athletes

10. Refrain from any form of harassment towards my athletes

11. Provide a safe environment for training and competition

12. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured athletes

13. Be a positive role model for our sport and athletes

Qualifications

Mark has attained the following University qualifications

Bachelor of Business Studies - Finance

Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management

Mark has attained the following coaching qualifications

IAAF Level 3 Sprints and Hurdles

ATH NZ Level 2 Endurance

ATH NZ Level 1 Sprints, Endurance, High Jump and Throws

Mark has also attended the following conferences

2007 Australian Athletics Coaching Congress

2007 Connecting Coaches Conference in Wellington.

2009 IAAF Masterclass, Bressanone, Italy

2009 Australian Athletics Coaching Congress

2010 Athletics New Zealand Coaching Congress

Mark has also been involved with the following New Zealand Teams and development camps

2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, Pune, India

2009 World Youth Championships, Bressanone, Italy

2009 Southland Regional Development Camp, Invercargill

Training info

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Athletics Group Training

Monday

3.30pm Onwards Split Weights Groups

Tuesday

3.30pm Skills Wai Col

4.30pm Middle Dist Wai Col

5.30pm Sprints Wai Col

Wednesday

3.30pm Onwards Split Weights Groups

Thursday

3.30pm Skills Wai Col

4.30pm Middle Dist Wai Col

5.30pm Sprints Wai Col

Saturday

4.00pm Middle Dist & Sprints Wai Col

Personal Training Options

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athletics coach... fitness consultant

endurance, strength, power, speed