Any given performance requires some sort of effort. Generally, higher level performance requires more effort and vice versa. Many times the leap of logic is to assume the highest (perceived) effort must indicate the highest level of…
Injury Protocol
Recent years have shown that NCAA athletics is leaving the transitional period from the old school ‘No Pain, No Gain’ era to the ‘Student-Athlete Wellness Era’. The wizened coaches’ perspective that ‘these kids aren’t as tough as they used to be…
High Jump Warm Up Drills – Karen Gaita – East Stroudsburg St
Watch as Coach Karen Gaita explains and high jumpers demonstrate these High Jump Warm Up Drills.
Shot Put – Using Large Muscle Groups – Travis Geopfert – Univ. of AR
Watch as Coach Travis Geopfert explains and shot putters demonstrate Using Large Muscle Groups in these drills.
Relays: Middle Exchange with Pat Henry – Texas A&M
Watch as Coach Pat Henry explains and a sprinter demonstrates Middle Exchange positioning and starts.
Training: Seated Ball Leg Lift with Baylor Track
Watch as Assistant Head Coach Danny Brabham explains and a sprinter demonstrates this Seated Ball Leg Lift Exercise.
Stepping Up – Correcting errors to improve
The triple jump had a banner year in 2015 as Christian Taylor won in Beijing with an American record 18.21 meters (59-9) and Cuba’s Pedro Pichardo twice exceeded 18 meters (59-0 3/4). But 30 years after I set a world record of 17.97 (58-11 1/2)…
Power and Explosiveness Drills with Dana Boone – Texas State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Boone explains and a sprinter demonstrates these Power and Explosiveness Drills.
What’s Often Overlooked – The “other” components of training programs
While possessing a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of each of the throwing events is vital to success as a coach, recognizing that there are many, many less talked about and often overlooked components to a training program as…
Speed Training: Ladder Drill with Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Clyde Hart explains and sprinters demonstrate this speed training – ladder drill.
Hurdles – Stride Length Drill – Karim Abdel Wahab – Colorado St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Karim Abdel Wahab explains and hurdlers demonstrate this Stride Length Drill.
Cross-Country Nutrition Tips for the Long Run
Runners ask a lot of their bodies, especially those running cross country in high school or college. Many record high mileage plus additional time with strength training or cross training. But if they don’t get the proper nutrition, they are at…
Long Jump – In Air Technique – Travis Geopfert – Univ. of AR
Watch as Coach Travis Geopfert explains and a long jumper demonstrates proper In Air Technique into the High Jump Pit.
Enhancing performance through effective cues
Every coach wants his or her student athletes to achieve their best performances during any contest. This is especially true at meets as they are quantifiers, the sole measurement of production. As a coach, how can you enhance both immediate and…
Cross Country Warm Ups and Cool Downs with Will Freeman – Grinnell College
Watch as Coach Will Freeman discusses the importance of Warm Ups and Cool Downs.
Sprinter’s Evaluation with Adrian Wheatley – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Adrian Wheatley explains and a sprinter demonstrates the standing long jump drill.
The Long Sprint – Reclassifying the 800m
The 800-meter race is one of the most challenging and exciting events to race and coach in track. Tactically, there is no margin for error and it demands that athletes possess a combination of strength, speed, and endurance. The running community…
800-1500M Dynamic Warmup – Rose Monday
Watch as Coach Rose Monday explains and a runner demonstrates this Dynamic Warmup.
Straight Leg Hamstring Stretch with Barry Kagan
Watch as Coach Barry Kagan explains and an athlete demonstrates this Straight Leg Hamstring Stretch.
5 Essential Cross Country Workouts Explained
If you’ve ever asked any cross country runners about their workouts, you’ve probably heard them say “tempo run,” “progressive run” or some other vague or confusing term (“fartlek,” anyone?). During the season, cross country runners perform many…
Horizontal Jumps – Approaches and Takeoffs – Cliff Rovelto – KS State Univ.
Watch as Coach Cliff Rovelto explains and a jumper demonstrates these Approach and Takeoff Drills.
The Nature of Speed – Enhancing Sprint Abilities…
The desire to outrun the competition is a trademark of many sporting endeavors. While there is compelling evidence sprint speed is ultimately limited by an athlete’s genetics (Vincent et al. 2007), optimal training can improve their competitive…
Prehab: Ankle Work with Barry Kagan
Watch as Coach Barry Kagan explains and athletes demonstrate Eversion, Inversion and Dorsi flexion exercises.
Hurdle Acceleration Drill – Rolando Greene – Purdue Univ.
Watch as Coach Rolando Greene explains this Hurdle Acceleration Drill.
Eating Disorders in the Male Runner
When we hear the words eating disorder or disordered eating the semblance of a female often is the first image many of us envision. Most data reflects that around 90 percent of those with eating disorders are female. However, we must ask ourselves…
Shot Put Glide Drills – Travis Geopfert – Univ. of AR
Watch as Coach Travis Geopfert explains and athletes demonstrate these Shot Put Rotational Drills.
Long and Triple Jump Hurdles Drill – Tim Cawley
Watch as Coach Tim Cawley explains and jumpers demonstrates this Hurdles Drill.
Connective Tissue: The Key to Preventing ACL Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament is the last thing you want to injure. If you need ACL surgery, you have a 6- to 12-month rehabilitation period ahead of you, and you may not return with the same speed and agility you once…
Hurdles – Flexibility and Stretching Drills Karim Abdel Wahab – CO ST Univ.
Watch as Coach Karim Abdel Wahab explains and Hurdlers demonstrate these Flexibility and Stretching Drills
High Jump – Multi Jump Activities – Jim VanHootegem
Watch as Coach Jim VanHootegem and a high jumper demonstrate these Multi Jump Activities.