The complex special structure of the hammer throw, and the relatively long time that is used to obtain the final speed of the hammer, make it possible…
Throws – Med Ball Drills – Seth Roberson – Grand View Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains and throwers demonstrate these med ball drills for proper rotational mechanics and developing power.
Triple Jump Bounding Drill – Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Kyle Tellez explains and a triple jumper demonstrates this bounding drill.
Strength Training for Distance Runners – Versatile Conditioning Improves… [ARTICLE]
Many good distance coaches recognize that a strength training regimen will enhance their athletes’ durability, coordination, and…
Triple Jump – Off the Board – Jeremy Fischer – United States Olympic Training Center [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a triple jumper demonstrates this off the board technique.
Hurdle Rhythm Sprints Drill – Jarius Cooper – Arkansas State Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jarius Cooper explains and hurdlers demonstrate this drill to assist the hurdler to feel the proper position needed to negotiate the hurdles.
Pole Vault – Double Rope Takeoff Drill – Reid Ehrisman – Univ. of Sioux Falls [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and vaulters demonstrate this double rope takeoff drill.
High Jump – Hurdle Drills – James Thomas – Texas Tech Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains and a high jumper demonstrates these hurdle drills.
Creating Confidence – The Four Sources of Self-Efficacy [ARTICLE]
The purpose of this article is to provide coaches with a way to coach mental readiness and show why it can be just as crucial as physical readiness.
The Three C’s of Communication with Millennial Athletes – Bo Hanson [VIDEO]
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of the three C’s of communication with millennial athletes.
Hurdles – Rotary Warmup Drill – Hector Cotto [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Hector Cotto explains and demonstrates this rotary warmup drill.
Sprint-Interval Cycling Training – The Effect of Tabata Protocol on… [ARTICLE]
When studying the growth of marathon participation, Fredericson and Misra (2007) found that a sudden increase in running volume, especially…
Shot Put – Step In – Step Out – John Dagata [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a shot putter demonstrates this step in – step out drill.
Long Jump – Penultimate Footwork Drill – Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Kyle Tellez explains and a long jumper demonstrates this penultimate footwork drill.
Short Sprinting [ARTICLE]
“Rhythms Create Order Among Chaos”; a phrase not only tattooed on my right foot, but a mantra for daily living. I see the world in rhythms, and if you…
2018 USATF Indoor Championship Series Broadcast Schedule Announced [ARTICLE]
Indianapolis — Continuing its landmark deal with NBC Sports Group, USA Track & Field released the 2018 USATF Indoor Championship Series…
High Jump – Run-Run-Jump – James Thomas – Texas Tech Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains and a high jumper demonstrates this run-run-jump drill.
Discus – Step In – Step Out – John Dagata [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a thrower demonstrates this step in – step out drill.
Pole Vault – Backward Roll on the Pit – Tom Hays – Univ. of KS [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Tom Hays explains and vaulters demonstrate these backward rolls using the pit.
High Jump – Establishing a Curve – Jeremy Fischer [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates establishing a curve.
Throws – The Technical Commonalities [ARTICLE]
Although there are five different throwing events in track and field, they share some things in common. Each throwing event…
Hurdler’s Acceleration Drills – Lucky Huber – Univ. of South Dakota [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Lucky Huber explains and a hurdler demonstrates acceleration drills.
Recovery Day – Emily Link – Wartburg College [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Emily Link explains and athletes demonstrate these exercises that aid in strength and recovery.
Simplifying the Pole Vault – A Non-Vaulter’s Approach to Success [ARTICLE]
The purpose of this article is to share a different approach to the teaching and coaching of the pole vault, so that vaulters…
Pole Vault – Stationary Pole Swing – Reid Ehrisman – University of Sioux Falls [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and vaulters demonstrate this stationary pole swing for developing a powerful trail leg.
Training Plans – Identify Individual Needs – Tom Schwartz, Ph.D. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Tom Schwartz (Founder of Tinman Endurance Coaching) discusses the importance of identifying the individual needs of runners when designing training plans.
Cross Country – The Basics of Visualization [ARTICLE]
As coaches, we are always looking to help our athletes squeeze every drop of performance from themselves. When turning…
High Jump – Single Leg Support Exercises – Jim Dilling [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jim Dilling explains and a high jumper demonstrates these weight room exercises.
Sprints – Running Through the Exchange Zone – Ken Harnden – Univ. of GA [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Ken Harnden explains and a sprinter demonstrates running through the exchange zone.
Hamstring Injuries – A Practical Discussion [ARTICLE]
Motor patterns are important to what we do. Consider the following movements: body weight squat, weighted squat, front squat, overhead squat, hang clean…
