With just one day to go until discus thrower Dani Samuels kicks off Australia's World Championship campaign in Daegu, Korea, we caught up with her coach Denis Knowles to see how preparations are going.

It is the pair's third World Championship meet together and Knowles says all signs are positive as the 23-year-old looks to defend her 2009 title.

"The preparation is very similar to that of 2009," Knowles said.

"Why change a formula that has won three world titles?

"We always look to improve but the fundamentals of our plan and those that work don't change, the most crucial thing is Dani's desire and her daily work ethic, the commitment to the plan and the way she applies herself is like no other"

Knowles admits that there is a weight of expectation on Dani's shoulders, but is adamant she has the composure and experience to perform under pressure.

"I think she calls upon her experience and trusts that she has done everything possible," he said.

"She turns nerves into a positive emotion that can excite and help her find the optimum point of arousal required to perform."

Dani has been selective in her competition choice this year and will be fully fit for tomorrow's event.

She currently sits sixth in the IAAF Diamond League race, but knows a positive result in Daegu will hold her in goof stead for the 2012 London Olympics.

Coach Knowles says Dani will execute her usual plan and is not focused on the performance of her competitors.

"There is no mention at all about any other thrower by me or Dani," Knowles added.

"If other throwers are training at the same time, we don't even watch them throw."

A packed stadium awaits Dani when she heads into the arena wearing the green and gold.

It is a scene that Denis has been on hand to see from when Dani was still at a very young age, making her first senior international debut as a 17 year old.

He speaks about her achievements with immense pride.

"I love this part of the journey, all her hard work and sacrifice now turns into enjoyment, when Dani puts on that green and gold she just lifts, relaxes and enjoys the moment"

But if there is anything we have learnt from her rise to the top, it is that she will give the fans something to cheer about.