Watch as Coach explains several tips and insights that will help in coaching and monitoring a hurdler’s technique. Make sure your athletes go slow in practice before they speed up, so they learn proper technique. […]
Long Jumping Cues with Sean Brady – Texas A&M Univ.
Short and Concise Cues. Watch as Coach explains his long jumping cues which are easy for the jumpers to understand and remember. This is important in meets as the stress and the pressure of performing […]
Low Bungie High Legs Pole Vault Drill with Johnny Graham – Polebenders Vault Club
Watch as Coach explains, and vaulters demonstrate this low bungie high legs drill. This is a six-step approach with the grip moved up a bit and a transition into a full vault. The goal is […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
High Jump: A 3-D Technical Model and Practical Application
By: Jake Brydson Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA There is an old adage that “crossbars don’t lie,” and while true, that statement only scratches the surface of the vertical jumps. While the […]
100m Finish with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Work the lean. Watch as Coach explains that it is always important to practice the finish. The finish can be practiced at the end of a warmup, the beginning of a cool down or on […]
The Most Important Movement in Sports with Jamie Cook – US Naval Academy
How to extend the hips. Watch as Coach explains that the element of movement is based on hip extension and hip extension is used on almost everything we do. Using 30-inch hurdles the athlete must […]
Long Jump Approach with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach discusses the key factors of the long jump approach. Speed is always necessary and usually the good long jumpers are good overall athletes. The key factors are proper sprint mechanics and posture, […]
Lateral Hip Strength/ACL Rehab with Jake Moore – DPT; APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Watch as Coach explains that after an ACL injury there are deficits in hip, rotor and frontal plane knee stability. Working with bands, the athlete demonstrates as Coach explains the following exercises: clam shell, hip […]
Training with Kettlebells – What They Are and How They Can Benefit the Track & Field Athlete
By: John Cissik Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Kettlebells burst on the strength and conditioning scene about a decade ago. They are surrounded by hype. They have been called the secret strength […]
Culture and Communication with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Greatness doesn’t happen without communication. Watch as Coach explains that communicating honestly and openly with your team and staff is really important and also, they must be able to do so with you.
Core Work for Distance Runners with Michael Petro – Hood College
More core work is not better but better core work is. Watch as Coach Petro explains that he believes all big lifts are core exercises. Standing core work does not generate movement but is used […]
Discus Stand Throw Power Position with Don Babbitt – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach discusses, and a thrower demonstrates the power position. This is a very important position as 70-75 percent of the discus release speed is generated here. The thrower must set the feet and […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Off-Season Development: Speed Endurance with Brandon Hon
What is your ideal training pace for athletes during the off-season? Watch as Coach Brandon Hon discusses training at 90-95% to build endurance and prepare athletes for what they will be running during a meet.
2 Power Skip Development Drills with Petros Kyprianou – Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Do you have athletes that tend to run with their shoulders forward? Watch as Coach Petros Kyprianou discusses two power skip drills that isolate hip movement and develop muscle memory for athletes in any jumping […]
Practice Planning and Hurdle Drill Implementation with Jamie Cook – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach discusses planning practice and how to implement your hurdle drills. His practice sessions involve hurdling about twice a week and, for the other days, the focus is on drills. In drill work […]
Cat Jumps Sprint Training with Tony Holler – Plainfield North High School (IL)
Watch as Coach explains, and sprinters demonstrate Cat Jumps. The Russians developed this drill over twenty years ago and it involves jumping off high places and sticking the landing. As the athletes jump and land, […]
Functional Training – Developing Strength and Power in Sprinters and Hurdlers
By: Mike Thorson Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA There are many, many training protocols that coaches can employ outside of the traditional weight room to develop strength and power for sprinters and […]
Player Development: 41-Inch Hurdles with Jamie Cook – US Naval Academy
Do you have athletes that struggle to make the transition from 39- to 42-inch hurdles? Watch as Coach Jamie Cook discusses the benefits of making 41-inch hurdles to use as a training tool.
4×100 Outgoing Runner Mechanics with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach discusses the mechanics of an outgoing runner in the 4×100. The runner’s stance may vary, and leg integrity is important, but it is crucial that the runner accelerates at 100%. The runner […]
Emotional Health and Mindset Evaluation with Sean Brady – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses some of the questions he asks each of his athletes to gain an insight on where everyone’s mindset is and their overall emotional health. What are the best and worst things […]
Personal Behavior: Setting Expectations with Eric Heins – Univ. of Louisville
What are your athletes’ goals? What are your expectations? Watch as Coach Eric Heins (previously at University of St. Thomas, TX) discusses the benefits of having a pre-season talk with your athletes to discuss their […]
Starting Cues for Acceleration with Tommy Badon – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette
What is your favorite coaching cue? Watch as Coach Tommy Badon discusses the importance of clear communication and shares some of his favorite cues for acceleration.
Shot Put Pivoting with John Dagata
Watch as Coach explains, and a shot putter demonstrates pivoting. It is important to be on the inside of both the right and left feet and that the legs extend through the top. The legs […]
Training Gaps with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
How do you prevent athletes from de-training while they are out with an injury? Watch as Coach Dan Pfaff discusses the issue with training gaps and emphasizes that it is the coach’s responsibility to find […]
Facing of Throw or Float Phase with Eric Werskey – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach discusses the facing of throw or float phase which aids the thrower’s separation in the middle and helps implement staying behind the hips throughout the middle to the finish. Keys to look […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]
Attitude and Effort with Brandon Hon
Does attitude and effort affect your athletes’ performance? Watch as Coach Brandon Hon discusses the importance of taking time to develop buy in for your program if you want any of the drills and techniques […]