Coach makes sure that his incoming athletes understand there are certain things up for discussion and others that are not. They also must understand that are certain times to have discussions. The older veterans always […]
Hurdles: 3 Keys to Acceleration with Ruqayya Gibson – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach explains how speed can be measured to see how effective the athletes are, not just by the end of the race, but by the hurdle touchdown times. Tangible goals can be pinpointed […]
Speed-Based Training: Knudson Overs & Unders with Tony Veney – USATF
Knudson Overs & Unders were developed to allow a coach to touch on all the systems needed to properly develop a runner’s ability. Coach will explain in detail Overs & Unders with the objective being […]
Box-Assisted High Jumps with John Gartland – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and high jumpers demonstrate this short approach box-assisted drill. The box allows the jumper to focus on action/reaction and the timing at the bar as it pushes the jumper higher than […]
Social Media: Always Post About the Team with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that when posting, promoting your program will never get you into trouble. It makes sense to promote your athletes and all the positives about your program and also to let everyone […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
5 Basic Training Runs for the 5K with Scott Christensen – Stillwater High School (MN)
Watch as Coach explains that there are 5 basic training runs for the 5k. There can be some variety with different routes and distances, but you should focus on these 5. He explains in detail […]
Hurdle Chase Drill with Josh Zill – Green Bay Preble HS (WI)
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of this chase drill that he uses in practice to promote competition. Using one to three hurdles set at a discounted height and distance, hurdlers get into […]
Little Tasks = Big Breakthroughs for Distance Runners with Sara Vergote – Ohio State Univ.
When teaching your players how to be tough, it is best to give them a checklist of things to do and to break it down into smaller tasks. Coach suggests that workouts should focus on […]
Pop-Up or Straight Stick Vaulting with Josh Buchholtz – UW-La Crosse
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of these pop-up drills. The pop-ups are used as warmups for practice and competition. The first drill is the sliding one arm that focuses on the last […]
One Hour Rule with Andrew Rock – Bethel University
Watch as Coach discusses the one hour rule for lifting weights. If you are working out for more than one hour, you are not working hard enough. A properly designed program will fatigue your CNS […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
Long Jump: Optimal Velocity with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Optimal velocity is being the speed through the board. Help your athletes understand that the feeling of ‘popping off the board’ is not necessary as you are not jumping for height, but distance.
Controlling Emotions with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Don’t allow frustrations with an athlete make you lose control of your emotions. Both coaches and athletes must realize that they must be in control of their emotions or their emotions will be in control […]
200m Turn Drill with David Neville – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach explains, and a sprinter demonstrates this 200m turn drill. The drill incorporates nine cones that are spaced apart and get closer as they near the 200m mark. As the athlete gets to […]
Starts: Setup and Initial Steps with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach shows video and discusses proper block setup and initial steps. He points out that the thigh bone is perpendicular, shoulders and hands are in line, as well as the knee and elbow. […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Hurdles with Linda Lanker – Community Colleges of Spokane
Speed is the most important component for the girls as the hurdles are lower, and the lean is not as important as it is for the boys. The boys must maintain a higher center of […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
Relays: Holding the Baton/Changing Hands with Chris Parno – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Watch as Coach explains the closed-handed baton grips and handoffs for the 4×1. In the 4×4 you can use two different grips, the over hand and the over hand on top of the baton. Coach […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Flexibility and Adaptation in the 200m with Adrian Durant – Cornell Univ.
Don’t panic and learn to deal with things. Always be ready to re-write your plan or schedule and be ready to make adjustments. Be flexible and always remember that how you act and respond will […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
Middle Distance: Rest and Recovery Time Frame with Scott Christensen – Stillwater High School (MN)
Watch as Coach explains that when setting up workouts you need to consider rest and recovery time frames. The recovery period, not the actual work period, is when an athlete gets better. Recovery time frames […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing, and the […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
Long Jump Drills with Bill Lawson – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of a series of long jump drills. The first drill is working on the penultimate step, the take off, and posture. The Bleacher Drill has the athlete walking […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]