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...
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MPA Announces 2021 Australian National Championships in Melbourne
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...
High Performance Team Information
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 System - Modern...
Laser Run: Shooting Fundamentals and Tips
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...
MPA Endorses New AIS Position Statement on Disorder Eating in High Performance Sport
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...
Modern Pentathlon Australia appoints Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach
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...
A conversation with Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier
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...