Watch as Coach Jim Garnham explains the different types of warm ups used by his throwers.
Pole Vault – Sand Progression Drills – Tom Hays – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Tom Hays explains and vaulters demonstrate these Sand Progression Drills.
Sprints: Warm Up Exercises with Adrian Wheatley – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Adrian Wheatley explains and a sprinter demonstrates these warm up exercises.
Group-Centered Coaching: Addressing the Whole Team
We live in an era of athlete-centered coaching. Athlete-centered coaching aims to educate and positively influence the athlete in body, mind and…
Motivation – Learning From Steve Prefontaine
The story of Steve Prefontaine remains a huge source of motivation for young runners who have seen the movies Prefontaine or Without Limits. Some kids have his poster in their bedrooms or read inspirational quotes by him. I remember him as an…
Distance Running – Secrets – Peter Rea – Zap Fitness
Watch as Peter Rea discusses distance running secrets.
Prehab: Foot and Lower Leg Exercises with Barry Kagan
Watch as Coach Barry Kagan explains and athletes demonstrate these Foot and Lower Leg Exercises.
Pool Workouts with Rose Monday
Watch as Coach Rose Monday explains and an athlete demonstrates these Pool Workouts.
Pole Vault – Six Foot Take Off Drill – Jeff Martin – IN State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Martin explains and vaulters demonstrate this Six Foot Take Off Drill.
Running Injuries: How to Fix (Prevent) Them
Running injuries are quite common. The resulting limitations from injuries on successful participation in running have a negative impact on the overall health and well-being of the runner. As a former All-American runner at…
Distance Runners: Clam Shell Exercise with Ryan Warrenburg – Zap Fitness
Watch as Ryan Warrenburg explains and runners demonstrate this Clam Shell Exercise for activating the gluteus maximus.
Triple Jump Warm Up Drills with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a triple jumper demonstrates these Warm Up Drills.
Strength & Conditioning – Program Design Fundamentals
It’s not unusual for a track and field coach to be a little lost and a little frustrated with their strength and conditioning program. Some programs are gifted with access to individuals who…
Distance Runners: Donkey Kick Exercise with Ryan Warrenburg – Zap Fitness
Watch as Ryan Warrenburg explains and a runner demonstrates this Donkey Kick Exercise targeting the gluteus maximus.
Sprints and Hurdles: Plyometric Box Jumps with Joey Woody – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Joey Woody explains and a sprinter demonstrates these Plyometric Box Jumps.
5-DAY PLAN: Cross Country Training With a Heart Rate Monitor
Nearly half a million high school students in the U.S. participate in cross country. But just because the sport is popular doesn’t mean it’s easy. Cross country training can be tricky, especially for young…
Hurdles – Starting Position – Doug Case – Univ. of AR
Watch as Coach Doug Case explains and hurdlers demonstrate the proper feet and block position.
Sprinters: Cool Down Drill with Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Clyde Hart explains and sprinters demonstrate this Cool Down Drill.
Sprints: Dynamic Flex Series with Adrian Wheatley – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Adrian Wheatley explains and a sprinter demonstrates these Dynamic Flex Exercises.
Discus – Wheel Drill – Jim Garnham – Univ. of Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jim Garnham Explains and a thrower demonstrates this Wheel Drill.
Tips and Best Weight Room Exercises for Track Athletes
Track athletes benefit from proper weight training as much as any athlete. However, most track athletes don’t spend nearly as many hours in the gym as they do on the track. The gym is where you develop…
High Jump: Running the Curve Drills with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates these Running the Curve Drills.
Baton Exchange: Hot Stick Drill with Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Clyde Hart explains and sprinters demonstrate this Baton Exchange – Hot Stick Drill.
Body Composition – Methods and Importance for Performance and Health
The measurement and understanding of the basic morphological characteristics of the athlete is the foundation on which a training process may be built. Specific anthropometric characteristics are needed to be successful in…
Sprints: Sled Run with Joey Woody – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Joey Woody explains and a sprinter demonstrates using a sled for resistance and endurance training.
Pole Vault Strength Drills Using An Apparatus – Tom Hays – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Tom Hays explains and vaulters demonstrate these Strength Drills Using An Apparatus.
Long Distance – Basic Aerodynamics and Flight Characteristics in Discus Throwing
The discus is an extremely aerodynamic implement (Hubbard, 2000). This implies that, under certain conditions, the distance thrown can be increased or decreased significantly beyond or below to that expected in a vacuum…
Importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship.
Hurdle Walkovers – Rolando Greene
Watch as Coach Rolando Greene explains and hurdlers demonstrate this Hurdle Walkovers Drill.
In Motion: Understanding the Psychological Conditions of Run-Throughs
The pole vault is one of the most challenging and technical events in track and field (Orden, 1984). High physical demands such as speed, strength, agility, body control and coordination are coupled with equally important psychological aspects…