by Toni Minichiello

Jessica's Coach

After every competition there is time to reflect and assess what happened. Last week Jessica performed at the European Cup Combined Events in Poland. We travelled out there and as a team won the women's competition.

The fact that this was a team competition means we assess Jessica's performance differently. The nature of the competition means you have to set up different due to the team element. However, we both learn't a lot, we learn't more about the individual events and what specifically she needs to work on. And I think we were both happy with the new personal best of 6399... though one more point would have been nice.

Next is the European Under 23 Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. Having arrived a few days ago, we've had time to do a few light sessions and refocus for the competition. Life as a full-time athlete is being experienced to the full now and as a coach its a case of planning ahead and making things work for us and keep improving.

A result of this busy schedule has meant a late change in plans. Jessica will now only compete in the 100m Hurdles at the U23 European Championships. We've decided to drop the High Jump for reasons I'll expand on another time!

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