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 […]
Lifting for Cross Country with Michael Petro – Hood College
Work full range of motion exercises in the weight room for cross country. Michael Petro explains exercises and lifts that address full range of motion and the neural drive of heavy slow lifting that works […]
Establishing an Approach with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach explains that at the high school level the steps will be 12 to 18 steps total, with faster athletes using more. The athletes will run on the track multiple times without trying […]
Self-Awareness Test
Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]
Penultimate Leg Strengthening High Jump Drill with Cliff Rovelto – Kansas St. Univ.
Work this drill in front of the pit with the bar so the athlete will keep the head up and eyes on the bar. Coach explains and a jumper demonstrates starting in a low position […]
Scheduling Meets with Aaron Berndt – Wayzata HS (MN)
Long meets are going to kill track and field. Coach explains that meets that end late in the evening are hard on kids and can have a negative impact their participation. They schedule single gender […]
Coaching Philosophy with Adrian Durant – Cornell Univ.
Never panic. Coach explains how his coaching philosophy is based on three simple rules: 1. never panic, 2. do what you did in practice and, 3. refer to the first rule. Sometimes things happen and […]
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths
Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]
None of this Matters without the Athletes with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Coach wants to remind everyone that they all have jobs because of the athletes. He believes that a coach’s job is to be there for the athletes and to make decisions with their best interest […]
Developing Trust with Jamie Cook – US Naval Academy
How do you discuss with an athlete how things are going? Coaches are constantly watching and getting feedback from the athletes. As the coach and athletes’ relationship develops into trust the feedback from both is […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]
When to Start Specializing in the Shot Put with Tom Walsh
Watch as Tom responds to a question on the proper time for an athlete to start specialization in the shot put. He encourages participation in other sports if you are having fun and don’t rush […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]
The Basics Really Work with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle High School (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]
Long Jump Penultimate Step with Heidi Benton – Wichita St. Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a jumper demonstrates the penultimate step. She is driving the arms and knees and reacting to the ground and not just falling to the ground which is one of the […]
Squat Technique for Throwers with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that squatting is one of the most important exercises for developing throwers’ speed and power. The feet should be shoulder width apart, but it depends on where the athlete is comfortable […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
Current Trends with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Watch as Coach discusses current trends and how you must develop your own philosophy filtered for your own biases.
General Days: Lifting with Ethan Rich – Chadron State College
Watch as Coach explains that general days are when you focus on the depleting glycogen levels and regional body parts. These lifts allow for training biceps and triceps, hamstrings, quads, glutes, lower back. He recommends […]