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 […]
Verbal Instructions and Cues
Verbal instructions are medium-to-long goal-directed, task-oriented phrases of generally three or more words in length, verbally administered to an individual prior to motor skill performance in order to enhance athletic performance and, or…
High Jump: Bar Clearance Drill with John Gartland – IN St. Univ.
Watch as Coach John Gartland explains and high jumpers demonstrate this Back Over Bar Clearance Drill.
Discus: Full Throw Reverse with John Dagata – USA Olympic Training Center
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a thrower demonstrates the final part of the throw. Coach discusses every segment of the throw with emphasis on balance and remaining stable through the throw.
Sprints: Flutter Kicks Drill – Terrence Trammell
Watch as Coach Terrence Trammell explains and a sprinter demonstrates flutter kicks. This drill is used as a warm up to fire up the nervous system and get the sprinters moving.
Strengthening Team Cohesion
Strengthening Team Cohesion By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Cohesion is typically thought of as the degree to which a group feels connected and remains united while […]
Running Form – Oregon Drill
This drill, which I also described in chapter 5, was originally devised as a rehab running drill for Oregon athletes coming back from injury, but at Mead I found it was also a great way to work on mechanics. This is a meat-and-potatoes staple that…
Hurdle Mobility Drill – Elisha Brewer – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Elisha Brewer explains and hurdlers demonstrate these Hurdle Mobility Drills.
The Team Concept: The Benefits of Coaching High School Track and Field as a team sport
I think many track and field coaches are missing out on another aspect of sport, and I believe it is affecting our sport adversely. I am talking about the possibility that high school track may not be an individual sport. In fact, I would argue…