Training and Coaching Athletes.

Track and field sport will soon be commencing and Mr. A. L. Fitch, the American athletics coach under engage ment to the Wellington and Canterbury Centres, is now en route to New Zealand to take up his second season's work. Last season Fitch was unable to put into operation his complete scheme, but the improvement he made in several athletes indicates his ability and with plans more matured he should do even better this time.

In referring to track and field sport, I would take this opportunity of drawing attention to an athletic book recently written by Captain F. A. M. Webster, the world-renowned athletics coach. This book, “Coaching and Care of Athletes,” is the latest and most comprehensive track and field publication. In its 448 pages it covers all the technique of the various events, diet, coaching education, coaching organisation and routine, training schedules, and a treatise on the English School of Athletics. At this school schoolboys have been taught to high jump over 6ft., to broad jump to 23ft, and to excel in other events. Although this book is not yet procurable in New Zealand, I feel sure that it is of value to clubs as well as individuals, and I would be pleased to give interested persons more complete particulars on receipt of inquiries.