What is Athlete Poaching? And how it can be avoided

  Below is an article on Athlete Poaching and coaching etiquette. This was summarised and compiled by an Australian Coach. I will look for more peer reviewed materials next time. I asked Darren for permission to use his article and am very grateful he allowed me to share his views. In some countries coaches can…

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2017 December Philippine Athletics Weekly Round up

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Track Watch - Phil Sports Track Oval Quickly Wearing out December 27, 2017   Phil Sports Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Having just been relaid in 2014-2015, Phil Sports complex in Pasig just outside Manila is quickly wearing out. Due to the excessive foot traffic it experiences…

Pablo Somblingo

Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician   Born 1932 At the age of 21 Somblingo took the National 400m title in a time of 49.9 at the Rizal Memorial Colisseum in Manila. Defeating and succeeding Ciprinao Nuera as the countries fastest quarter miler. Nuera who had won the 200m title in 23.3 at the National Championships had a…

Rosito Andaya

Rosito Andaya Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Pinoyathletics inducts a third coach into the Legends of Track and Field. Born in 1938 and hailing from the North of the country. Andaya coaching career spanned over 40 years. While not everybody liked him as a person. For all his brilliance, Andaya could be difficult to…

2017 Philippines Men’s Rankings Marathon

2017 Philippines Mens Marathon Rankings Whole Year Mens Marathon 1 2h35.18 PAF Rafael Poliquit 2 2h37.12 Cebu 95 Rafael Pescos 3 2h39.34 Davao Joerge Andrade 4 2h39.36 Jeson Agravante 5 2h39.39 Maclin Sadia 6 2h39.57 Eugene Postrado 7 2h42.10 Eric Panique 8 2h43.34 Eduardo Buenavista 9 2h44.34 Erinio Raquin 10 2h45.04 Eric Laurel 11 2h45.16…