Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses the long jump and resistance training. It is important that the resistance not be so heavy that the runner can’t get up to speed in transition. Resistance will slow […]
Courage – Jesse Owens
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “One chance is all you need.” Imagine the setting – the summer of 1936, Berlin, Germany. Adolf Hitler, chancellor of Germany and leader of […]
Pole Vault: Pole Carry with Reid Ehrisman – Madison High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains that carrying the pole efficiently is the #1 thing that he works on with his vaulters. Coach explains the pole power position reviewing proper hand placement and positioning.
High Jump: Short Approach Drills with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates these short approach drills. The jumper will execute the scissors, the 3-step, and the box drills before attempting a full approach.
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
High Jump: How to Improve Rotation with James Thomas – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach James Thomas discusses getting athletes to improve their rotation over the bar. The body is telling the jumper to rotate but the mind is fighting the impulse. This is evident by both […]
Discus: Pop Back Power-Throw Drill with Seth Roberson – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains and throwers demonstrate this pop back power-drill. The drill emphasizes the front side rotation, keeping the front hip back enough over the back leg.
Effort – Steve Prefontaine
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided By: Character Development & Leadership “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” The chants “Go Pre,” “Go Pre,” “Go Pre” were coming from 12,000 […]
Sprints: Block Starts with Terrence Trammell
Watch as Coach Terrence Trammell explains and demonstrates block starts positioning, emphasizing consistency every time. Measuring off the steps from the 1st pedal to the 2nd pedal is key. Coach reviews the method of setting […]
Relays: Open Exchange Fundamentals with Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses open exchange relay fundamentals. The incoming runner must present the baton during the exchange in vertical position and not straight out. Coach reviews the outgoing runners proper fundamentals to […]
Young Coaches – 5 Stops Along the Road Map
By: Chris Parno Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA I used to be slightly offended by the response I got from people when I told them that I was a collegiate track coach. […]
Sprints: Hurdle Mobility Warmup with Ken Harnden – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Ken Harnden explains and a sprinter demonstrates these hurdle mobility warmups. These warmup drills include walk overs, can cans, toe taps, backward walk overs, and over and unders.
Long Jump: Board Approach/Steering with Wesley Miller – LA Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses the long jump approach and steering to the board. Steering can be taught and improved on through practice. The athlete should be in a position on the approach that […]
Triple Jumpers: The Different Characteristics of Male and Female Jumpers
By: Iliyan Chamov Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA In the beginning of the twentieth century, the triple jump gained popularity in the USA, and later on in Europe and rest of the […]
Throws: Box Jumps with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and a thrower demonstrates these various box jump exercises.
A.B.C. Always Be Coaching with Orlando McDaniel – North Texas Cheetahs Track Club
Watch as Coach Orlando McDaniel discusses how coaches should look for every opportunity to coach and stresses that it does not just apply to athletics. The goal is to make your athletes receptive to all […]
Hammer Throwing – Dynamic Aspects of the Lower Extremities
By: Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA During the course of a hammer throw, the thrower will turn with the hammer three or four times alternating between double and […]
Relays Blind Exchange: Spy the Shoulder – Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses the importance of the incoming runner in preparation of passing the baton to spy the shoulder of the outgoing runner. The outgoing runner must present a target with a […]
Mental Strength Training – How to Integrate and Apply Sport Psychology into a Cross Country and Track and Field Program
By: Brian Zuleger, Ph.D. Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA “I got a kid who…” this is a common phrase that coaches from all sports and all levels often ask sport psychology professionals. […]
4×100 Relay Exchange Zone with Joey Woody – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Joey Woody explains and runners demonstrate passing the baton in the exchange zone.
Sprints: Hurdle Mobility Drills with Erik Jenkins – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach Erik Jenkins explains and a sprinter demonstrates these hurdle mobility drills: walkovers, sidekicks at 90 degrees, hurdle hops, and hurdle holds.
Long Jump: Approach Changes Due to Conditions with Wesley Miller – LA Tech
Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses how long jumpers may need to adjust their starting mark due to external conditions such as a head wind. This will require the jumper to make minor adjustments on […]
Racing Strategies and Tactics – For Outdoor Middle Distance Events
By: Timothy Makubuya and Micky Kaufman Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Athletes of all kinds are often challenged when deciding racing strategy and tactics for particular races. Obviously, no one suggestion will […]
Hurdles: Strength Based Exercises with Vince Anderson – (Retired) Texas A&M Univ.
Coach Vince Anderson explains and Hurdlers demonstrate these Strength Exercises
Relays Blind Exchange: Outgoing Runner Key Points with Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses the importance of a balanced stance in which the runner can execute the best pushoff with a zero step technique.
Strength and Conditioning: Long Jumper Step Up Exercise with Drew Fuji – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Drew Fuji explains and a long jumper demonstrates this box step-up exercise which mimics the actual take off of a jump. It is important if you use a right and left take […]
Marauder Speed – “Getting You There Faster”
A Practical Guide to Speed and Speed Development By: Mike Thorson Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Speed: Stride length multiplied by stride frequency. It is defined as the ability to perform specific […]
High Jump: Approach Circle with James Thomas – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains that the approach is the most important part of the high jump and the success of the approach is dictated by how to run the circle or curve. James […]
Throws: Cone Drills with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and a thrower demonstrates these cone drills that work on explosiveness and footwork as well as conditioning.
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]