Watch as Coach Ethan Rich discusses his four main points of emphasis when designing a strength training plan for sprinters and hurdlers: 1. Build Strength 2. Prevent Injuries 3. Run/Hurdle Fast 4. Train Functionally
Build More Confidence with Sean Brady – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Sean Brady discusses the importance of taking every opportunity you have to build confidence in your athletes and develop a mentality that is okay with making mistakes.
Hurdle Mobility Drills with Richie Mercado – St. John’s High School (TX)
Watch as Coach explains, and a hurdler demonstrates these hurdle mobility drills. These drills are for general mobility, flexibility, and overall strength.
Mental Toughness – Psychologically Preparing for Competition
By: Mike Dager and Dana Freeman Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA As coaches, we are always looking for ways to enhance the overall performance of our athletes. Each season, we create detailed […]
In-Season Lifting with Michael Petro – Hood College
Watch as Coach Michael Petro discusses his goals for in-season lifting and explains a couple lifts that are perfect for high volume runners to avoid getting sore.
Training Design: Defining Foundational Touchstones with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Watch as Coach Dan Pfaff discusses the importance of defining foundational touchstones for your training design. Coach Pfaff emphasizes the benefits of consistently monitoring performance in order to identify and adjust KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
High Jump Penultimate Drills with John Gartland – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and high jumpers demonstrate these two penultimate drills. The Continuous Pop-Up Drill focuses on good knee drive keeping the foot dorsiflexed. The Hip Penultimate Drill focuses on arm movement.
Strength Training for Sprints and Hurdlers: Neural Days with Ethan Rich – Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach explains the importance of coupling sprint development days on the track and in the weight room. Neural days include Olympic-Style Lifts, Static Lifts (Power Lifts), and Ballistic Lifts (Explosive Lifts).
Marauder Elite – Intermediate Hurdling
By: Mike Thorson Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The 400-meter hurdle race for men and women is the most demanding of the hurdle-sprint events. It requires a combination of speed endurance and […]
Creating Harmony and Unity with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita St. Univ.
Watch as Coach encourages coaches to be the best coach they can be by creating harmony and unity on the team and with the staff. It is important for the staff to have a unified […]
Sprints: Ground Strike Drills with Erik Jenkins – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach Erik Jenkins discusses, and a player demonstrates two ground strike drills to help sprinters develop proper running mechanics.
Sorting Out Periodization: Good in the Fall, Gone in the Spring
By: Cord Sgaglio Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA This article is meant to help new and developing coaches understand the basic concept of periodization and progression of training. We will also look […]
Common Training Mistakes with Eric Heins – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Eric Heins (previously at University of St. Thomas, TX) discusses making mistakes and how learning from them can make you a better coach. He explains some common training mistakes such as running […]
Fuel and Recovery: When to Eat and Drink with Dr. Brenda Buffington – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Brenda Buffington discusses the importance of nutrient timing. She discusses the best times to take in carbs and proteins and touches on how preseason is the best time to experiment with new […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Middle Distance Training: Box Jumps with Tim O’Neill – Assumption HS (IA)
Watch as Coach Tim O’Neill explains, and middle-distance runners demonstrate these various plyometric box jump exercises.
Turning Parents into Raving Fans of Your Program
So, over the last few weeks, I’ve heard about a ton of frustrations you guys have with parents in your program. I think it’s safe to say dealing with difficult parents is not on anyone’s […]
Strength Training for Sprinters and Hurdlers: 6 Month Plan with Ethan Rich – Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach Ethan Rich discusses a 6 month strength training plan for sprinters and hurdlers that starts with a week of max lifting as soon as you are back in school in January.
Shot Put: Assisted Hip Pop Drill Progression with Larry Judge
Watch as Coach Larry Judge explains and demonstrates the progression of these assisted hip pop shot put drills. Coach starts with the Hip Pop with Partner Drill and ends the progression with the Hip Pop […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
The Conundrum of Program Planning with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Watch as Coach Dan Pfaff discusses the never-ending conundrum of program planning and all the levels of complexities that come along with it.
3 Multi-Phase Drills to Help Athletes Maintain Speed and Form with Petros Kyprianou – Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Watch as Coach Petros Kyprianou explains, and an athlete demonstrates these 3 multi-phase triple jump drills. The 4-Hops & Jump Drill is not a technique drill, but an indicator of overall strength. The 4-Bounds & […]
Selected Segment: Dynamics in Javelin Throwing
By: Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The javelin thrower and their implement can be considered as a system moving in space and time, with a proper synergy between […]
Evaluating Your Athletes with Sean Brady – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Sean Brady explains that you get to know your athletes really well when you frequently place them in competitive testing situations. He wants to help the athletes overcome any limiting factors such […]
Triple Jump: 7 Rhythm Drills with Petros Kyprianou – Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Watch as Coach Petros Kyprianou explains in detail, and a jumper demonstrates these seven triple jump rhythm drills. Drills include the pre-hop, baby hop, 1 legged horse, power skip to bound, hop 1 step, hop […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Guiding Principles for Teaching the Long Jump with Sean Brady – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Sean Brady explains what he feels are the most important factors in teaching the long jump as he presents his guiding principles. Coach expresses these guidelines to his athletes daily and continually […]
How We Coach and Plan with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Watch as Dan Pfaff discusses the importance of fundamentals, studying systems and looking at the common denominators of an event. Many coaches rely solely on their experiences and how they were coached or mentored.
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
The Bent Twig Effect – A Trajectory for Growth and Development
By: Matthew Buns, PH.D. Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. – Alexander Pope It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles […]