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How I Teach the Throws at UW-Oshkosh with Mary Theisen-Lappen – Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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Coaching the “Long” Hurdles with Jared Sanchez – Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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Setting Up for an Effective Take-Off in the Long Jump with Andrew Basler – Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Coaching the “Middle” Distances: 1600/3200 with Dan Schwamberger – Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Weight Training: Developing Powerful Sprinters with Josh Ireland – Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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42 Years as a High Jump Coach: What Have I Learned? with Steve Fromader – Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
400m: Glute Activation Resistance Band Exercises with David Neville – Georgia Southern Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and an athlete demonstrates using band resistance to assist with glute activation. The band should be placed just above the knees on both legs which will create more resistance to fire […]
Minimize Deviation From the Standard with Tommy Badon – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette
The goal is to minimize deviation from the standard established through sound scientific principles of training. Good coaching will always increase the speed of your athletes, but they must have some raw talent to start […]
Mental Toughness with Pete Jacobson – WinSmarter
Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
Sprint Wall Drills with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach explains, and a sprinter demonstrates these different types of wall drills. The wall drill with toe drag helps the sprinter to feel the low heel recovery out of the blocks and the […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
4×100 Relay Tape Placement with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains setting up his tape marks for the 4×100 relay. The age, speed, and strength of the athletes are the determining factors of tape placement but generally it is 18 […]
Self-Evaluation
By: William Taylor and Mike Sheridan Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics We know that expert coaches continually reflect on their own coaching. Therefore, it makes sense that coaches exploring the […]
Pole Vault Rope Drills with Bill Lawson – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a vaulter demonstrates these rope drills which help with strength and coordination. The swing to vertical/top is a 3- to 5-set drill with the vaulter getting the knee up with […]
Five-Step Hurdle Drill with Terrence Trammell
Watch as Coach explains, and a hurdler demonstrates this five-step hurdle drill. This drill works on the lead and trail leg going over the top as the hurdler runs down the track. Make sure the […]
How Thanksgiving Can Change Your Coaching Career…Seriously!
I started coaching as a favor and it was a huge mistake. I’d recently graduated from college and was working for the NYC Fire Department. My high school wrestling coach reached out to me and […]
Self-Talk: A Critical Tool with Tim Berger – Muskingum Univ.
Work with your athletes on self-talk as this is a critical tool in their growth and success. They need to understand that both good and bad things happen and being ready and able to deal […]
Fouling in the Long Jump with Erik Vance – South Plains College
Watch as Coach Erik Vance explains that the long and triple jump are different in that if the jumper is a little off it is very difficult to recover. Many jumpers are so concerned about […]
Split & Rip Sprint Drill with Tony Holler – Plainfield North High School (IL)
Watch as Coach explains, and sprinters demonstrate this split and rip drill. This is a start drill from a 2-, 3- or 4-point stance. In the offseason they use a 2-point stance with the left […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Updating the Team and Parents with Aaron Berndt – Wayzata HS (MN)
Coach has a lot of ways to communicate with his team including web sites and social media. He also has created a newsletter that he sends to the team, assistant coaches and parents every Sunday […]
Long Jump: Take-Off Step with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Coach explains that the body should be in a straight line, slightly angled back from the board which will help with the vertical lift. The last two steps should be flat footed and the knees […]
Coaching the 800 Meters – A Tale of Two Athletes
By: Dennis Newell Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Two different student-athletes, two different personalities, two different training programs, one almost exact 800 meter result. This sentence is the reason I decided to […]
100m Drive Phase with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
In the drive phase, a sprinter will be overcoming inertia and getting their bodies moving. It is important to be patient and not hurry but build momentum for later in the race.
Understanding Cause and Effect with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
As a head coach, try to establish a cause and effect relationship between everything you are doing in your program for athletic success. It is important to identify factors that translate to a winning performance. […]
Teaching Ownership and Credibility with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Eliminate the blame game. Coach explains that coaches need to teach ownership to the athletes on their sport/life journey. Coaches need to prove themselves and establish their credibility every day to their athletes and set […]
Mental Preparation and Motivation for the 200m with Adrian Durant – Cornell Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses the role coaches must play in an athlete’s mental preparation and motivation. Get to know your athletes and what it is that drives them as that can be a coach’s toll […]
Shot Put Critical Observations: Are We Helping or Hurting? with Al Fereshetian – (Retired) Bates College
Watch as Coach Al Fereshetian discusses, in detail, mistakes frequently made in coaching the shot put. 1.) When correcting mistakes, do not ignore the root cause. 2.) Focus on fundamentals and avoid getting caught up […]