7 October 2021 | Athlete Hub - Essentials, Coaches Corner
Sports Dietitian Australia As we head into the season and training may increase as the world opens up (with vaccination rates), we need to ensure we are refuelling our athletes adequately to keep up with the demands of training. We also know that providing adequate...
12 July 2021 | Athlete Hub - Essentials, Coaches Corner
For the ongoing development of performances to track improvement, we encourage everyone to participate in our national time trial program. We encourage all athletes to participate in the scheduled time trials and to share their results as a means of connecting the...
1 May 2021 | Coaches Corner, Modern Pentathlon Australia
During 2020, MPA ran an online Level 1 Judges course led by Pedro, with 17 attendees. We can now officially accredit those completed this course and are able to attend the National Triathle and Laser Run championship next month to be assessed by Pedro (Head UPIM Judge...
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 - Essentials, Coaches Corner
For the latest list of upcoming events, download the season calendar via the link below: CALENDAR DOWNLOAD
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 - Essentials, Coaches Corner
We have had some great traction with Modern Pentathlon development over the past month or so and have consequently seen a number of Modern Pentathlon Training Hubs popping up around the country. We are all familiar with the incredibly knowledgeable Eszter and Adam in...
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 - Essentials, Coaches Corner
In order to assist both athletes and coaches in their session and competition preparations, MPA has developed training programs that can be used to develop fitness. If you have any questions or feedback regarding these programs, please contact Pathways and Performance...
13 November 2020 | Athlete Hub - Essentials, Coaches Corner
OVERVIEW Athlete categorisation is a national framework to identify athletes with the greatest potential to contribute to the Australia’s high-performance targets. Athlete Categorisation will be used to inform the prioritisation of support to athletes in support of...
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...
