7 October 2021 | Athlete Hub
The October Time Trial is #2 in our Domestic Time Trials series. These Domestic Time Trials (along with other parameters) will form a part of athlete categorisation and thus may have an impact on national selection. Therefore, it is vital that you, as...
9 September 2021 | Athlete Hub, Performance Pathways
Modern Pentathlete Tully Watt is embracing great learning opportunities as she takes part in the AIS Elevate Coach Program. Developed by the Australian Institute of Sport to build upon the successful Elevate e-Coach Program that was piloted in 2020, a tailored...
2 September 2021 | Athlete Hub
When you train well and become fitter and start going faster, going faster still hurts and you may find it hurts even more. What you need to remember it hurts to reach new levels or fitness, speed or agility. It is an illusion or myth to think as you get better, the...
1 September 2021 | Athlete Hub, Athlete Hub - Essentials
Check out this webinar ‘What it takes to win’, a great performance resource for all athletes. This project was a collaboration between QAS, QUT Centre for Data Sciences, Griffith University and Modern Pentathlon Australia looking at the following topics:...
15 June 2021 | Athlete Hub
I cannot emphasise enough that the time it takes to reach a ‘performance’ level happens cumulatively over months and, more importantly, years. Training for a block of time and then having an equal break does not help long term performance. So, as we have...
14 April 2021 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner, High Performance
Want to get ready for the National Triathle and Laser Run Championships next month? With a little under seven weeks until the event, MPA has put together a 6-week training program to help all our athletes compete at their best. Starting April 19, the weekly program is...
25 February 2021 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner
In light of the on-going restrictions and recently heightened risk relating to the COVID pandemic, it is with great regret that MPA has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Melbourne on 27 & 28...
29 January 2021 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner
Our bodies need to recover following intense bouts of work such as hard training. (reference: NSWIS news) Following exercise, we experience both muscular and mental fatigue. Various recovery methods will decrease these types of fatigue and promote...
24 December 2020 | Anti-doping, Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner, Governance
The Modern Pentathlon Australia Anti-Doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport...
27 November 2020 | Athlete Hub
Athletes need to nail simple skills and techniques early and then build from there. For example, a Modern Pentathlete needs to develop the shooting fundamentals, skills and technique around shooting before jumping straight into a competitive laser run. The...
23 November 2020 | Athlete Hub
After a year filled with adversity, Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce that the Australian National Championships will return to Melbourne in March 2021. Working closely with the state sporting organisation, the National Championships will see...
16 November 2020 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner
Information for high performance athletes and coaches. Selection Criteria Tokyo 2020 – Modern Pentathlon Nomination Criteria – 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 – AOC Nomination and Selection By-Law – 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 – UIPM Qualification...
13 November 2020 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner
Developing, Building and Improving your Shooting &Laser Run When beginning your journey with laser running, it is paramount that in the early stages you develop your shooting and your running separately. Shooting Set up and skill acquisition You need to ensure...
7 September 2020 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner, High Performance
Following months of consultation with stakeholders across the country, the Australian Institute of Sport announced its position statement for national sporting organisations to assist with the on-going development and care of their athletes. Today, Modern Pentathlon...
11 August 2020 | Athlete Hub, Coaches Corner, High Performance
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach. With more than 30 years’ experience training high performance Modern Pentathlon athletes, Petruschinski has been involved in the sport...
11 June 2020 | Athlete Hub
Making the most of the new timeline in preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games now set for July 2021, Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier recently had a chat with Olympic rower Sarah Cook about Modern Pentathlon and their incredible experiences within the sport. Special...
