Watch as Coach explains how her athletes incorporate strength training into their reflexive training with resisted sprinting. They use speed sacks in her program, but you can also use chains or sleds. This puts them […]
Pole Vault: Mat Leg Swing Drills with Johnny Graham – Polebenders Vault Club
Watch as Coach explains, and a vaulter demonstrates these mat leg swing drills. The drill starts with the vaulter in the takeoff position with arms up. The toe is pointed down on the swing leg […]
Generating Speed
By: Dr. Andreas Maheras Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA TWO MECHANICAL CONCEPTS Linear momentum is a term that refers to the mechanics of translation of a system. It is directly proportional to […]
Fuel and Recovery with Dr. Brenda Buffington – Ohio State Univ.
Dr. Brenda Buffington explains that research has shown that with all things being equal, proper nutrition and fueling can help with overall performance. Many track athletes on the high school level do not practice proper […]
Positive Culture: Understanding Cause and Effect with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
What type of environment allows your athletes to reach their optimal potential? Watch as Coach Steve Rainbolt discusses the cause and effect relationship between positive culture and athletic performance.
4×100: Incoming Runner Handoff Responsibilities with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach Dave Pavlansky discusses 4×100 incoming runner handoff responsibilities. The #1 responsibility for the incoming runner is to stay in his side of the lane. Any verbal commands should be given within two […]
400m Acceleration Mechanics with David Neville – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach explains, and a sprinter demonstrates these acceleration technique drills that focus on the sprinter getting up to top speed by working on their mechanics. They want their bodies to be in the […]
Pole Vault: The Tip Hits After You Jump with David Butler – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that when doing pole drop drills, emphasize to the vaulters that the tip hits AFTER you jump. If the tip hits before the vaulter jumps, then they are too close. The […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Video of the Month! Building Successful Jumpers with RJ Soderman – Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Welcome to this month’s FREE full-length video session! Access to this 50-minute session from the 2022 Wisconsin Track Coaches Association (WISTCA) Coaches Clinic will expire on Saturday, April 30, 2022 – Enjoy! In this session, […]
Triple Jump Landing Progression Drills with David Wanta – DC Everest Senior HS (WI)
Watch as Coach discusses and shows practice video of these triple jump landing progression drills. Start by jumping off and landing in a semi-squat position. The progression continues with the jumper landing and squatting down, […]
Are You Humble Enough to Admit You Were Wrong? with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale asks the question, “Are you humble enough to admit you are wrong?” Most coaches would answer yes to this question, but many have a hard time with it. Why? Undermining creditably […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
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 […]
Essential Ordering with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach Dave Pavlansky discusses the importance of lane alignment while your athletes are running around the curve of the track.
Undertrained and Overtrained with Brandon Hon – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brandon Hon discusses the dangers of overtraining or undertraining your athletes and how you can mitigate the risk.
Hurdles: Creating Space with Jamie Cook – United States Naval Academy
Watch as Coach discusses creating space for the 110m men’s hurdles going from point A to point B as fast as possible. He breaks down this event into three different races: start to touchdown over […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for what your […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Video of the Month! Taking Vaulters to New Heights with Josh Buchholtz – UW-La Crosse
Welcome to this month’s FREE full-length video session! Access to this 69-minute session from the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association (WISTCA) Virtual Coaches Clinic will expire on Saturday, March 26, 2022 – Enjoy! In this session, […]
Long Jump Box Drills with James Thomas – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach explains, and long jumpers demonstrate these short-approach jump box drills using a box that is 2 to 5 inches in height. Coach wants jumpers to think of the board as the starting […]
Hurdles: Lead Leg Technique with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Watch as Coach explains that he has noticed that 90% of male hurdlers extend the lead leg at takeoff. Once the knee is directly over the hurdle it should be bent and not remain extended […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Positive Culture = More Points Scored with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Rainbolt discusses the benefits of providing your athletes with a spectacular collegiate athletic experience where they can thrive.
Championship Culture: Study Excellence and Mastery with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
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 […]
Triple Jump: Foot Takeoff Contact Patterns with Reuben Jones – Princeton Univ.
Watch as Coach Reuben Jones discusses the foot takeoff contact patterns for all jumps. He explains in detail the foot position before contact and during support. The position of the shins can be a useful […]
Relay: Outgoing Runner Strategies for the Open Hand-Off with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ. Mankato
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of the strategies an outgoing runner using an open-handed technique can employ in preparation for the incoming runner. These strategies should be determined by the runner’s ability and […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell – The Jon Gordon Companies
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Repeating Success
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaching Better Every Season – a lofty standard indeed, yet a very attainable one. The time-tested principles and strategies of quality […]
Video of the Month! Developing a Championship Culture with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Welcome to this month’s FREE full-length video session! Access to this 52-minute session from a USTFCCCA Convention will expire on Saturday, February 26, 2022 – Enjoy! In this session, Coach discusses developing a championship culture […]