The 400m is a tough race, so training for it is pretty rigorous. However, many athletes make it harder on themselves, because their training lacks an indispensable element.
A race strategy is critical to effective training, and it should shape…
Glide Shot Put Technique – Errors and Corrections
The start of the glide if not executed properly can lead to several problems-
Error- Excessive movement with the legs prior to unseating the hips at the back of the circle
Correction
It is recommended to start with a simple start for…
Psychological Factors Contributing to Injury
Physical factors are the primary cause of athletic injuries, but psychological factors also contribute. Sport psychologists have helped clarify the role that psychological factors play in athletic injuries. Figure 1 shows a simplified version of…
A COACH’S Leadership
Affective leadership is a result of a systematic and sensible approach to a unique management style designed to reach the vision and mission of a successful program. To develop leadership qualities as an athletics coach, one can learn from the…
Trusting The Process
Coaches who deal with novice and struggling athletes can find themselves in a difficult position when wanting to help athletes set goals. How do you set goals for someone who has never competed? What type of goals do you set for someone who has…
Mental Toughness – The Psychological Skills
Psychological characteristics such as mental toughness, goal setting, imagery, realistic performance evaluation and commitment have been shown to be the difference between a medal winner in the Olympics and non-medal…
How to Approach the Start of a Race
The call-up—the time before the race when you report and get your lane assignment—varies among events. To make sure you are fully prepared, you need to take two things into account. First, always time your warm-up to allow time for the call-up.
A Special Relationship – A Coach’s Duty In Sports Law
The iconic image of a coach and athlete traditionally evokes images of little league baseball coaches mentoring young boys, Mary Lou Retton celebrating Olympic triumph in Bela Karolyi’s arms, or teams like UCLA who symbolized basketball greatness…
Teaching The Bench Press with Boo Schexnayder
Watch: Teaching The Bench Press – Coach Schexnayder
Sprint Drill with Doug Case – Univ. of Arkansas
Coach Doug Case discusses Sprint Drills and sprinters demonstrate
Desensitization Hurdler’s Drill – Dr. Tommie White – USC
Coach Tommie White discusses the Desensitization Hurdler’s Drill
30-60-90 Sprint Drill with Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Coach Clyde Hart discusses the importance of the 30-60-90-Sprint Drill as a prelude to the start of practice
Starts Post Up Drill – Texas A&M Track
The Starts Post Up Drill is explained and demonstrated
Hurdle Drills – Elisha Brewer – Univ. of Kansas
Coach Elisha Brewer explains and athletes demonstrate Hurdle Drills
Hurdles Hip Flex Drill – George Williams
Coach George Williams explains and demonstrates a Hurdles Hip Flex Drill – George Williams
Shin Splint Drills – Rose Monday
Coach Rose Monday explains and demonstrates some Shin Splint Drills
Three Beat Hurdle Drill – Dr. Tommy White – USC
Coach Dr. Tommy White explains demonstrates the Three Beat Hurdle Drill
Acceleration Technique: Blocks with Dana Boone – Texas State Univ.
Coach Dana Boone explains and demonstrates proper starting block technique
Sprints: Max Velocity Box Drills with Joey Woody – Univ of Iowa
Coach Joey Woody discusses several types of Box Drills
Sprinting Skip Drills: Maurice Wilson with Jamaican National Team
Watch: Sprinting Skip Drills – Maurice Wilson – Jamaican National Team
Sprints: Block Work with Mark Brady – DeSoto High School, Texas
Watch: Sprints – Block Work – Mark Brady – DeSoto HS (TX)
Sprints: Wicket Drill with Pat Henry – Texas A&M
Watch: Sprints – Wicket Drill – Pat Henry – TX A&M
Workouts for Sprinters and Hurdlers with Tony Veney
Watch: Workouts for Sprinters and Hurdlers with Tony Veney
Jamaican Sprinting: Finishing Drills with Maurice Wilson
Watch: Jamaican Sprinting – Finishing Drills – Maurice Wilson
Sprinter Warm Up: In and Out Drill with Mark Brady – DeSoto High School, Texas
Watch: Sprinter Warm Up – In and Out Drill – Mark Brady, DeSoto HS, TX
The Jamaican Way: First Ten Meters with Maurice Wilson
Watch: The Jamaican Way – First Ten Meters
Sprints and Relays In-Season Training with Monte Stratton – TCU
Watch: Sprints and Relays In-Season Training
Relationship Between High School and College Coaches
The relationship between high school and college coaches ideally is a symbiotic one in which each helps the other for the advancement of their common athletes. We are all doing the same job but with different employers and different aged athletes…
Starts: Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Watch: Starts – Clyde Hart – Baylor Univ.
Sprints and Relays: Curve Running with Monte Stratton – TCU
Watch: Sprints and Relays – Curve Running – Monte Stratton – TCU