Welcome to this month’s FREE full-length video session – Enjoy! Access to this 73-minute session from the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association (WISTCA) Virtual Coaches Clinic will expire on Saturday, July 31, 2021 – so get […]
Rotational Shot: South African Drill with Don Babbitt – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach discusses and shows video of the South African Drill. A big difference between the step-in and the South African is a flight phase where both feet are off the ground. This allows […]
How We Practice Relays with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that the athletes involved in relays also participate in individual events. They practice relays twice a week usually in conjunction with acceleration or maximum velocity work. He wants those involved in […]
Maximum Strength, Maximum Force – Strength Training for Athletics
By: Steve Thomas Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Most Americans cannot identify our sport from this list (see below). It is the second one, Athletics. At one time, our national governing body […]
Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses awareness and mindset which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your life. You […]
The Purpose of Acceleration with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Coach discusses the purpose of acceleration and poses the question “what are we trying to accomplish with acceleration?” He wants the sprinters not staying low but pushing to a power line and driving aggressively and […]
100m Race Model with Dave Pavlansky – Boardman HS (OH)
Watch as Coach discusses the basic blueprint for the 100m race model. He explains that the blueprint is like playing a song with the body, it provides focus for the sprinter as well as order, […]
Long Jump: Run-Run-Jump with Boo Schexnayder – LSU
Watch as Coach explains that ‘Run-Run-Jumps’ are repeated takeoffs. In this drill the jumper is always landing on the foot opposite the takeoff foot. Coach uses this drill as a teaching progression, a fundamental exercise, […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
Stop Competing and Start Winning – The Business of Coaching
By: Beth Launiere and Leo Hopf Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA In programs that are simply competing hard, coaches and support staff go to work every day and do their best. They […]
High Jump Checklist for Success with Amy Acuff – US Olympian
Olympian Amy Acuff discusses her high jump checklist for success. She explains in detail all eight points of this sequential checklist and takes you from the drive through the takeoff. This clip comes from a […]
Running Injury Prevention with Lace Luedke – Univ. of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Watch as Coach discusses running injuries and explains how there is no existing prevention program at this time. The most promising strength training exercises for injury prevention are exercise-based programs that incorporate high-intensity neuromuscular, jumping/plyometrics, […]
Building a Successful Program Environment with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Watch as Coach talks about program success and environment/atmosphere. Collegiate track should be a blast and your athletes should know that they are part of something special. There are many different types of coaches and […]
Long Jump Landing Progression with James Thomas – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses this long jump landing progression which is a simple approach that starts with a jump in the sand focusing on good posture and a low position. In the 2nd phase the […]
400 Meter Training: Frequently Asked Questions with Chris Wineberg – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach discusses questions that he is frequently asked about 400m training. He will talk about the best workout for predicting an athlete’s ability in the 400m and will touch on speed. Coach mentions […]
Skillful Integration – A Common Sense Approach to Coaching the Sprint Hurdles
By: Jason Kilgore Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The sprint hurdles is a unique event, and there are many drills and training philosophies that exist. This article aims to provide a simplified […]
Box Drills: Hop and Bound with Petros Kyprianou – Univ. of Georgia
These box drills use a 6-inch box and are very simple with low intensity. The purpose of the Hop Drill is to make sure the jumper dorsi flexes and works on timing. The Bound Drill […]
What’s Important Now with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Basic Plyometric Guidelines for Distance Runners with Scott Christensen – Stillwater Area HS (MN)
Watch as Coach explains that any plyometric training should be specific to distance running improvement. All plyometric work should be done at full effort and the activities should resemble distance running. All drills must be […]
Hurdles: Arm and Hand Movement with Alex Armenteros
Watch as Coach explains what he teaches his hurdlers regarding proper arm and hand placement. If the arm and hand are below the hurdlers face, he will look up and straighten up. Coach prefers the […]
Glide Shot Put Drill Progression with Scott Cappos – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of this glide shot put drill progression. They start with a simple movement, the leg curl, and progress to the full movement of an easy glide, into the […]
A Team Philosophy – Building a Championship Program and Culture
By: Halston Taylor Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The sport of track & field does not lend itself to being a team sport. With 17 events spread over seven different disciplines in […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
Management of In-Season Running Injuries with Lace Luedke – Univ. of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Watch as Coach discusses consideration for in-season management of running injuries. The shin and knee are the most common injuries, and she recommends reducing the load on that tissue with the goal of strengthening the […]
Steering in the Long Jump Approach with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach explains that some athletes steer well on the long jump approach while others do not, and that creates inconsistency. To improve steering ability, she suggests using short approach jumps from the board […]
Rollover Block Starts with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains how he introduces blocks by using the Rollover Block Start. The athlete will not be in an actual starting position but will step on top of the block while staying balanced […]
Trail Leg Hurdler Drills with Josh Zill – Green Bay Preble HS (WI)
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of 2 trail leg hurdle drills. The Wall Drill works on hip rotation, focusing on toe out, knee up, and thigh through with the teaching cue being out, […]
The Art of Acceleration – The Transition Phase in the 100m
By: Ed Barber Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA A sprinter knows whether they have good speed relative to other sprinters, but good coaching and a good understanding of how to reach maximum […]
Championship Culture – This Is Not a Democracy with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
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 […]