Coaches Insider

Max Velocity: Dorsiflex Warmups with Ernie Clark – Northern Arizona Univ.

USTFCCCA — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:11 +0000

Watch as Coach Ernie Clark explains that dorsiflexion means that an athlete's toe is up, but the ball of the foot is slightly lower than the heel. Coach will explain and show practice video of the following dorsiflex warmup drills: Ballerinas, Quick Skip, A Skip, C Skip, and Pogo Jumps.

Coach Ernie Clark was previously a coach at San Jose State University.

Championship Culture: Study Excellence and Mastery with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.

USTFCCCA — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:01:22 +0000

Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains that if you want to establish a championship culture - you must look to others who have done it. It is impossible to do everything by yourself so study others and take bits and pieces that you can incorporate into your program.

Social Media: Your Messages/Views Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.

USTFCCCA — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:12 +0000

Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that coaches need to know their social messages and their views they express are always a reflection of their employer/program. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and program. The same message that you convey to your athletes also applies to you as a head or assistant coach. Always strive to be professional.

Speed Inventory Example Drills with Arthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak – Stanford Univ.

USTFCCCA — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:29 +0000

Watch as Coach Arthur 'Iggy' Ignaczak explains and shows videos of these speed inventory drills for jumpers and pole vaulters. He will focus in detail on the following drills: wicket runs on the runway, wicket runs with pole, quick skips, hurdle hops, and speed bounds.

Hurdles Start with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas High School (FL)

USTFCCCA — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:15 +0000

Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros discusses the start and how he emphasizes to his hurdlers that you have to be in it to win it. If you are going to lose the race, do it in the last 100m and not at the beginning. The approach to the first hurdle is an 8- or 7-stride approach, trying to establish rhythm and balance. With the 8-stride approach, the trail leg is in the front block, and with a 7-stride approach, the lead leg is in the front block.

Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.

USTFCCCA — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:00:55 +0000

Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not everyone will agree with you. He suggests it is not the best idea to post political or religious content, as it can alienate a student-athlete from you. It is difficult to regain trust which is important for both of you on a day-to-day basis. It is also important that what you post now may have an impact on your career advancement down the road.

Hurdle Technique Drills with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)

USTFCCCA — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:18 +0000

Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros explains and shows clips of these warmup drills. He covers the A Walk, Double Tap, A Skip, Double Legs, and many others. These are everyday drills emphasizing proper technique and conditioning.

Developing the Psyche (Mind/Spirit) with Shelton Ervin – Summer Creek High School (TX)

USTFCCCA — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:02:41 +0000

Watch as Coach Shelton Ervin discusses developing the psyche mind/spirit of his athletes. He believes that he gets his kids to perform better without giving them additional workouts, but by working on their psyche. The goal is to have talented and educated athletes focusing on communication. It is important that the athletes understand the "why" of what you are asking of them. Coach Ervin will explain will power, effort, threshold, and execution.

Sprinting: Concept of Stiffness with Tommy Badon – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette

USTFCCCA — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:01:01 +0000

Watch as Coach Tommy Badon discusses how all sprinters are bouncy when they run and the leg actually works like a spring. He explains that posture and core stability have an effect on sprint ability.

Championship Culture: Caring with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.

USTFCCCA — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:56:21 +0000

Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains the importance of your athletes knowing that you care about them, are invested, and are there to help them. He also addresses how your older athletes can be there for your younger athletes and support them while they are struggling through a tough practice. For example, when older players explain to their younger teammates that they were once in their shoes, it can help ease the younger players' worries.