Watch as Coach Tom Tellez discusses starts and efficient acceleration. The acceleration phase should flow smoothly and gradually with the sprinter finding proper stride length and turnover rate for the greatest efficiency over the given […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Coaching Yourself: Managing Your Emotions
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Just like athletes, coaches must manage their emotions to perform effectively. Your personal example of managing your anxiety is a powerful model for […]
110 Hurdles Drill Progression for High School Athletes with Randy Bermea – Harlingen High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Randy Bermea discusses this drill progression for the 110 hurdles. He records the hurdlers in practice and uses it as a coaching tool to reinforce what he is teaching and emphasizing technique. […]
Today’s Leadership Is Subtle with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains that leadership for coaches today is very subtle. You can no longer get in a kid’s face and use threats to achieve results. The focus and goal should be to […]
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 […]
Developing the Psyche (Mind/Spirit) with Shelton Ervin – Summer Creek High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Shelton Ervin discusses developing the psyche mind/spirit of his athletes. He believes that he gets his kids to perform better without giving them additional workouts, by working on their psyche. The goal […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Closed Hand-Off Passing Technique with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains and demonstrates closed-hand techniques used when passing the baton. The proper position for the outgoing runner’s arm is elbow high and then extended outward into the open space of […]
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 hurdler’s face, he will look up and straighten up. Coach […]
Pole Vault: It’s Not in Him, Be Adaptable with David Butler – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach David Butler explains how he learned to change his teaching approach when a vaulter could not master the technique he was trying to teach. He credits a famous Polish pole vaulter, Coach […]
High Jump Approach Drills with Nickolas Davis – Univ. of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Watch as Coach Nickolas Davis explains and shows practice clips of these high jump approach drills. The first drill is his ‘straight’ drill with the focus being on the first five steps of the approach. […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Why Speed is Key Over Fitness and Strength in the 400m with Ernie Clark – Northern Arizona Univ.
Watch as Coach Ernie Clark explains why speed is key over fitness and strength in the 400m. He shows comparisons on men and women world record holders split times and the athletes who ran the […]
Leadership: What Type of Team Do You Want to Be? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso discusses how coaches must determine with their players what type of standards and values they must set that define their teams. It is important to ask questions so that players understand why they […]
Developing Speed – Race Model with Tony Veney – USATF
Watch as Coach Tony Veney discusses developing speed year-round and the race model. He will break down the workouts for the following: 100, 200, 400, high hurdles, low hurdles, and 400 hurdles. He emphasizes working […]
Where Do You Find Leaders with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses the areas of the Commitment Continuum in which you will find leaders. He urges athletic administrators to not just look at parents, coaches, or kids, but to look at themselves on the […]
How to Build Integrity with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains how to build integrity in athletes through sports. He discusses three exercises that can build integrity muscle: tell the truth, make commitments count, and take 100% responsibility for your actions. […]
Why Confidence Matters
By: Mike Thorson, Former Director of Track & Field/Cross Country – University of Mary (ND) Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA Most coaches would say they have had an athlete who possessed loads […]
Managing Conflict
By: Teri McKeever – Former College and Olympic Swim Coach Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics If you aren’t having conflicts on a team, then the athletes and those […]
Discus Release with Don Babbitt – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Don Babbitt explains, and a thrower demonstrates the proper release when throwing the discus. The discus should come out front and not the back of the hand. Holding the discus at your […]
Championship Culture: Caring with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains the importance of your athletes knowing that you care about them, are invested, and are there to help them. The younger athletes probably won’t understand this at first but […]
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 Mental Side of the Game
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life With regard to athletic and sport skill development, what a player does with their mind, both on and off of the field, is at least as […]
Resisted Sprint Training with Jennifer McHugh – Reagan High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jennifer McHugh explains how her athletes incorporate strength training into their reflexive training with resisted sprinting. They use speed sacks in her program, but you can also use chains or sleds. This […]
What Are We Doing to Create a Championship Culture? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso asks the question, “what can we do to create a championship culture?” Every team has a culture – are you working to develop the kind of culture you want? Robert states that if […]
One-Step Plant Pole Vault Drill with Tom Hays – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Tom Hays explains, and vaulters demonstrate this one-step plant pole vault drill. The objective is to get the hands up before you step to the takeoff position. A common error is to […]
Throws Box Jumps with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains, and a thrower demonstrates these box jump drills. These are great drills because they involve body movement without added weight and work on explosiveness. The 1st drill is landing […]