{"id":34856,"date":"2019-05-31T10:44:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T00:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runnerstribe.com\/?p=34856"},"modified":"2024-09-20T11:02:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T03:02:42","slug":"leonora-school-clinics-teaching-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runnerstribe.com\/features\/leonora-school-clinics-teaching-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Leonora School Clinics: Teaching Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leonora Golden Gift kicked off on Thursday in spectacular fashion. Under the guidance of professional running coach Raf Baugh, a record number of local school kids \u2013 aged five to eighteen \u2013 took part in an athletics clinic preparing them for the weekend\u2019s races. The day proved to be a resounding success, the atmosphere of curiosity and passion fuelled by an infinity of laughter and smiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63913 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/runnerstribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03-TD-1.jpg\" alt=\"Advertisement: Tarkine Trail Devil\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the day, coaches shared their wisdom on running technique, the mechanics of acceleration and deceleration, as well as a myriad of skills covering all athletics disciplines. Most importantly, the rising stars of Leonora also learnt how to handle the pressure of racing on the big stage. The Golden Gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe big thing out of this is to make the kids feel confident with the Golden Gift. A lot of the time the biggest barrier for getting the local kids involved is not being familiar with traditional athletics,\u201d he said. \u201cA lot of them are naturally very talented, but they\u2019re not used to going through the process of racing. The biggest thing is helping them feel comfortable with that scenario.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held annually since 2012, the clinic has welcomed an honour roll of international superstars, including Olympic legends Steve Moneghetti and Rueben Kosgei. Having now taken over the reins, Baugh \u2013 working in collaboration with local coaches\u2013 is looking to use running as a way of making a difference in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe biggest satisfaction for me is seeing the kids get some confidence and some more self-belief,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is a strong correlation between physical activity and lifetime confidence, education, and health. The research suggests that running is going to help the kids get off to a healthier start in life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLeonoraGift%2Fvideos%2F711481085951265%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=476\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its relatively short history, the clinics have already fostered success. At the age of five, local star Kiara Reddingius witnessed her first gift. Those memories remain with her. Over the years, the skills she developed became innate, and today she is one of Australia\u2019s best Heptathletes. Her story reads like a fairy-tale. But one that speaks a truth to what is possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHer story shows that anything is possible,\u201d Baugh said. \u201cThe kids definitely have the talent. It\u2019s all about giving them the opportunities that they deserve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a rapid growth in engagement with the clinics, the perception of possibility continues to shift. For Baugh, and all involved, the dream is that one day Leonora will get its very own little athletics club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tarkine.com\/collections\/auto-pilot\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66100 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/runnerstribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/06-AP-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Advertisement: Tarkine Autopilot \" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey\u2019re great kids. They have the ability to push themselves and the ability to engage in the class. It\u2019s our job to deliver a service that meets their needs and engages them to feel confident,\u201d he said. \u201cOne day I\u2019d love to see a little athletics club in town.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this step was ever taken, who knows what might unfold. Spurred on by the stories of their idols, the kids will be given the opportunity to dream. One day there <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be another Kiara Reddingius. Maybe one day there might even be another Cathy Freeman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weekend has only just begun\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Leonora Golden Gift kicked off on Thursday in spectacular fashion. 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