Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains his philosophy on accountability for coaches and athletes. Coaches should be honest and not overpromise. Let the athletes know that you will assist them academically, socially, and performance-wise. You […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]
200m Turn Drill with David Neville – Georgia Southern Univ.
Watch as Coach David Neville explains, and a sprinter demonstrates this 200m turn drill. The drill incorporates nine cones that are spaced apart and get closer as they near the 200m mark. As the athlete […]
Treadmill Drill with Shelton Ervin – Summer Creek High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Shelton Ervin discusses this treadmill drill that they use when forced to work indoors due to inclement weather. The treadmills are not powered, and the force is created by the athletes. The […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Long Jump Approach Coaching Tips with Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Kyle Tellez explains, and a long jumper demonstrates these approach coaching tips. Most critical is how the athlete begins the approach run, athletes are all different but at Houston they teach a […]
Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching
Watch as Nick Winkelman discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with […]
Long Jump Training Focus with Brooke Rasnick – Elevate Athletic Recruiting
Watch as Coach Brooke Rasnick explains that the majority of the year is spent on approach and take-off mechanics. Half of the long jump training is working on the full approach. It is important for […]
Hurdle Technique Drills with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros explains and show clips of these warmup drills. He covers the A Walk, Double Tap, A Skip, Double Legs, and many others. These are everyday drills emphasizing proper technique and […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Shot Put Stand Throw with Don Babbitt – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Don Babbitt discusses, and an athlete demonstrates the Stand Throw and the keys to teaching it. The Stand Throw requires different positioning for a rotational thrower than for a glider and Coach […]
Hurdles: Arm and Hand Movement with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros explains what he teaches his hurdlers regarding proper arm and hand placement. If the arm and hand are below the hurdlers face, he will look up and straighten up. Coach […]
Pole Vault: High Bar Takeoff Drill with Reid Ehrisman – Madison High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and vaulters demonstrate this high bar takeoff drill that should be executed on a stationary apparatus that does not move. This is a short run drill and the vaulter […]
Championship Culture: Study Excellence and Mastery with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains that if you want to establish a championship culture – you must look to others who have done it. It is impossible to do everything by yourself so study […]
Distance Runners: Strength and Conditioning Band Walk Series with Jake Moore
Watch as Coach Jake Moore explains, and a distance runner demonstrates these band walk exercises. A band is placed around the knees which works on the lateral hip rotators. A second band placed around the […]
The Skill of Focus – Teaching Track and Field Athletes the Plan
By: Dr. Rick McGuire Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA WHAT DO ALL COACHES WANT? I believe that what all coaches may want more than anything else is for their athletes to show […]
Long Jump Landing Progression with James Thomas – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach James Thomas discusses this long jump landing progression which is a simple approach that starts with a jump in the sand focusing on good posture and a low position. In the 2nd […]
400 Meter Training: Frequently Asked Questions with Chris Wineberg – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Chris Wineberg discusses questions that he is frequently asked about 400m training. He will talk about the best workout for predicting an athlete’s ability in the 400m and will touch on speed. […]
Skillful Integration – A Common Sense Approach to Coaching the Sprint Hurdles
By: Jason Kilgore Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The sprint hurdles is a unique event, and there are many drills and training philosophies that exist. This article aims to provide a simplified […]
Rollover Block Starts with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains how he introduces blocks by using the Rollover Block Start. The athlete will not be in an actual starting position but will step on top of the block while […]
Leadership: Own Your Program with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O’Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD […]
Useful Hurdle Exercises with Vince Anderson – (Retired) Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Vince Anderson discusses and shows video of these useful hurdle exercises. He suggests not doing drills that do not relate directly to some aspect of the hurdle preference. Coach explains four hip […]
4×400 Relay: Racing to the Tangent of the Curve with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach Dave Pavlansky explains that after a runner receives the baton in a 4×400 relay, they are racing to the tangent of the curve. The runner must “make a gap” bigger if in […]
4 Ways to Build Your Team’s Confidence with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership
Jeff Janssen discusses 4 ways to build confidence for an athlete, a coach, or a team. First off, knowing your strengths is key. Reviewing past successes, preparation, and praise and positive reinforcement from coaches and […]
The Role of a Parent in Supporting a Young Athlete
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Be very particular when choosing a coach or trainer for your athlete, but once you do, step aside and let them do what you chose them […]
Horizontal Jumps Ramp Takeoff Drill with Bryan Stith – Capital High School (ID)
Watch as Coach Bryan Stith explains, and long jumpers demonstrate this ramp takeoff drill. Coach uses this drill later in the season as the jumper must have proficient movement and consistency at the board. This […]
Speed and Power Box Drills with Erik Jenkins – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach Erik Jenkins explains, and a sprinter demonstrates these box or depth jumps. The 1st box jump starts with the low box, depth drop, then jump, landing on the elevated box. The second […]
Working With Sports Psychology Consultants
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Research shows that with directed effort, coaches can learn the importance of teaching mental and life skills and change […]