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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – Complete Track and Field
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Middle Distance: Rest and Recovery Time Frame with Scott Christensen – Complete Track and Field
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 […]
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 […]
Coaching the High Jump from an Olympic Perspective with Amy Acuff – Team USA
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Fall Cross Country to Spring Track: A Yearly Plan with Dan Schwamberger – Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Strength Training for Track Athletes 101 with Matt Gifford – NX Level
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Mental Aspects of Navigating Sports During a Pandemic with Mike Clark – Waukesha South HS (WI) & Brian Zuleger – Missouri Institute for Positive Coaching
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