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 […]
Long Jump: Acceleration and Max Velocity Mechanics with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Want to develop consistency with your long jump athletes? Watch as Coach Brooke Rasnick discusses the similarities and differences between acceleration and max velocity mechanics.
Long Jump Penultimate Takeoff Drills with Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach explains, and a triple jumper demonstrates these penultimate takeoff drills. The first takeoff drill works on isolating the last two strides of the long jump with the penultimate being next to last. […]
Placement of the Exchange with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach explains the factors of a proper relay exchange. The exchange should happen about three quarters through the exchange zone. This allows about two steps if an adjustment needs to be made.
Pole Vaulting – Mechanical Goals and Technical Strategies
Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA THE POLE VAULT IS ONE OF FOUR EVENTS COVERED IN THE TRACK & FIELD ACADEMY’S JUMPS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION COURSE THAT IS OFFERED ANNUALLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN […]
The Effective Approach Run with Petros Kyprianou – Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Watch as Coach Petros Kyprianou discusses his process for finding the most effective approach run for your athletes and why it is important to understand that speed efficiency is different for each of your athletes.
Fuel and Recovery: Breakfast with Dr. Brenda Buffington – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Brenda Buffington discusses the importance of athletes eating breakfast and recommends coaches monitor them in regard to this. When athletes do not eat after sleeping through the night the starvation mode can […]
Injuries Happen. Now What? Understanding Injuries and How to Treat Them
Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Injuries Happen. Injury is an inherent part of track and field participation. One study of a NGB’s track & field participants, from youth through elite, found that […]
Movement Mastery with Dan Pfaff – ALTIS
Watch as Coach Dan Pfaff discusses a mechanical driven model for training that only progresses when the athlete’s movements are biomechanically sound.
The Purpose of Strength Training for Sprinters and Hurdlers with Ethan Rich – Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
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.