Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and vaulters demonstrate this high bar takeoff drill that should be executed on a stationary apparatus that does not move. This is a short run drill and the vaulter […]
Relays Blind Exchange: Spy the Shoulder – Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses the importance of the incoming runner in preparation of passing the baton to spy the shoulder of the outgoing runner. The outgoing runner must present a target with a […]
Mental Strength Training – How to Integrate and Apply Sport Psychology into a Cross Country and Track and Field Program
By: Brian Zuleger, Ph.D. Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA “I got a kid who…” this is a common phrase that coaches from all sports and all levels often ask sport psychology professionals. […]
4×100 Relay Exchange Zone with Joey Woody – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Joey Woody explains and runners demonstrate passing the baton in the exchange zone.
Sprints: Hurdle Mobility Drills with Erik Jenkins – Western Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Erik Jenkins explains and a sprinter demonstrates these hurdle mobility drills: walkovers, sidekicks at 90 degrees, hurdle hops, and hurdle holds.
Long Jump: Approach Changes Due to Conditions with Wesley Miller – LA Tech
Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses how long jumpers may need to adjust their starting mark due to external conditions such as a head wind. This will require the jumper to make minor adjustments on […]
Racing Strategies and Tactics – For Outdoor Middle Distance Events
By: Timothy Makubuya and Micky Kaufman Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Athletes of all kinds are often challenged when deciding racing strategy and tactics for particular races. Obviously, no one suggestion will […]
Hurdles: Strength Based Exercises with Vince Anderson – TX A&M
Coach Vince Anderson explains and Hurdlers demonstrate these Strength Exercises
Relays Blind Exchange: Outgoing Runner Key Points with Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses the importance of a balanced stance in which the runner can execute the best pushoff with a zero step technique.
Strength and Conditioning: Long Jumper Step Up Exercise with Drew Fuji – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Drew Fuji explains and a long jumper demonstrates this box step-up exercise which mimics the actual take off of a jump. It is important if you use a right and left take […]
Marauder Speed – “Getting You There Faster”
A Practical Guide to Speed and Speed Development By: Mike Thorson Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Speed: Stride length multiplied by stride frequency. It is defined as the ability to perform specific […]
High Jump: Approach Circle with James Thomas – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains that the approach is the most important part of the high jump and the success of the approach is dictated by how to run the circle or curve.
Throws: Cone Drills with A.G. Kruger – University of South Dakota
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and a thrower demonstrates these cone drills that work on explosiveness and footwork as well as conditioning.
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]
Verbal Instructions and Cues
Verbal instructions are medium-to-long goal-directed, task-oriented phrases of generally three or more words in length, verbally administered to an individual prior to motor skill performance in order to enhance athletic performance and, or…
High Jump: Bar Clearance Drill with John Gartland – IN St. Univ.
Watch as Coach John Gartland explains and high jumpers demonstrate this Back Over Bar Clearance Drill.
Discus: Full Throw Reverse with John Dagata – USA Olympic Training Center
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a thrower demonstrates the final part of the throw. Coach discusses every segment of the throw with emphasis on balance and remaining stable through the throw.
Sprints: Flutter Kicks Drill – Terrence Trammell
Watch as Coach Terrence Trammell explains and a sprinter demonstrates flutter kicks. This drill is used as a warm up to fire up the nervous system and get the sprinters moving.
Strengthening Team Cohesion
Strengthening Team Cohesion By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Cohesion is typically thought of as the degree to which a group feels connected and remains united while […]
Running Form – Oregon Drill [ARTICLE]
This drill, which I also described in chapter 5, was originally devised as a rehab running drill for Oregon athletes coming back from injury, but at Mead I found it was also a great way to work on mechanics. This is a meat-and-potatoes staple that…
Hurdle Mobility Drill – Elisha Brewer – Univ. of KS [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Elisha Brewer explains and hurdlers demonstrate these Hurdle Mobility Drills.
The Team Concept: The Benefits of Coaching High School Track and Field as a team sport [ARTICLE]
I think many track and field coaches are missing out on another aspect of sport, and I believe it is affecting our sport adversely. I am talking about the possibility that high school track may not be an individual sport. In fact, I would argue…
Pole Vault: Walking 7 Step Rhythm Run with Reid Ehrisman – University of Sioux Falls [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and a vaulter demonstrates this walking 7 step rhythm run drill breaking the steps into groups of three that assists with rhythm and cadence.
Hurdles: Conditioning Sprint Drill with Sammy Dabbs [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Sammy Dabbs explains and shows a video clip of a hurdler demonstrating this 100 meter timed conditioning drill. The hurdler completes six reps with 55 second intervals.
Peripheral Issues in Combined Event and Multi-event Training Design [ARTICLE]
Record Keeping – Quantification is the process of planning and recording training volumes. The quantification process is typically concerned with quantifying…
Hurdles: Lead and Trail Leg Drill with Lucky Huber – Univ. of South Dakota [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Lucky Huber explains and a hurdler demonstrates this whole part teaching method combining drills for the lead and trail leg.
Distance Runners: Workout Progressions with Tom Schwartz, Ph.D. – Tinman Endurance Coaching [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Tom Schwartz discusses 3 progression methods of distance runner’s workouts involving rest, duration and speed.
Motor Learning [ARTICLE]
Motor learning is a field of sports science that investigates the processes and factors involved in learning skills. In this section we will investigate motor…
Technical Models for the Glide Shot Put [ARTICLE]
The Preliminary Movements: Locating the Rear Foot. The right (throwing side) foot is positioned flat, near the rear edge of the circle, directed away from the…
Discus: Kick the Cone Sweep Drill – Seth Roberson with Grand View Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains the movement out of the back of the ring and throwers demonstrate this kick the cone sweep drill.