Watch as Coaches Jubeck and Witt explain and show practice video of these hurdle warmup exercises. The 1st exercise is working the lead leg using both the left and right leg on every hurdle. The […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
X-Factor Wickets with Tony Holler – Plainfield North High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Tony Holler explains, and sprinters demonstrate these seven wicket drills. Wickets are excellent for teaching proper posture and sprint mechanics. These wickets are also good for the core as the legs are […]
High Bar Vault Ab Work with Johnny Graham – Polebenders Vault Club
Watch as Coach Johnny Graham explains, and vaulters demonstrate these high bar vault ab drills. When developing the abs from a high bar it is important to reverse the grip which simulates the pole grip. […]
Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explain the necessity that all coaches on a staff understand the recognize, respond, and refer guidelines. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that […]
Over-Under Principle with Ryan Banta – Parkway Central High School (MO)
Watch as Coach Ryan Banta explains the Over-Under Principle of training, meaning going “just above” the race event and “just below” it. He uses the 350-race model as an example for the over part of […]
5 Lessons I Learned From My First Year as a Head Coach
By: Sarah Burnell, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach – Grinnell College Transitions are hard. We’re told this repeatedly anytime we start something new or try something different. The transition to being a head […]
Coaching Tips: Athletes Who Have Experienced Trauma with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld discusses some tips for coaches who are dealing with athletes that have experienced some form of trauma. These athletes are not trying to push your buttons or be difficult but […]
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker, FNAP – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
Championship Culture: Have a Clear Vision with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains that when evaluating culture, it is important to have a clear vision and know what you are trying to accomplish.
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
Challenging Athletes Without Destroying Their Confidence with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Greg Dale explains that it is key to hold athletes accountable but do so without destroying their confidence or undermining their dignity. He talks about the difference of being intense and being […]
Sprinter’s Weight Room Without Walls with Ryan Banta – Parkway Central High School (MO)
Watch as Coach Ryan Banta explains and shows practice video of the “Sprinter’s Weight Room Without Walls” that involves medicine and Swiss stability balls. Coach covers in detail the following medicine ball drills: Runner’s Stride […]
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Hurdles: Favorite Workouts with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros discusses three workouts you can use to evaluate your hurdlers that also develop mechanics and stamina at the same time.
Long Jump: Rhythm of Approach with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Brooke Rasnick breaks down the long jump approach and discusses her process for teaching rhythm.
Social Media: Your Messages/Views Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and their views they express are always a reflection of their employer/program. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or […]
Triple Jump 3rd Phase with David Wanta – DC Everest Senior High School (WI)
Watch as Coach David Wanta discusses and shows practice video of the 3rd phase of the triple jump. This phase is similar to the long jump and Coach highlights 5 key points of the takeoff. […]
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Starts: Setup and Initial Steps with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert shows video and discusses proper block setup and initial steps. He points out that the thigh bone is perpendicular, shoulders and hands are in line, as well as the knee […]
Developing Program Loyalty with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Are all of your athletes, coaches, and administration headed in the same direction? Watch as Coach Steve Rainbolt discusses the importance of loyalty and what restrictions you will encounter without it.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of […]
Horizontal Jumps: Bounds with James Thomas – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains, and athletes demonstrate these extended power-development bounding drills that work on creating force and horizontal and vertical movements. He will cover in detail the alternate leg bound, single leg […]
Buying In
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Buy-in means that the members of your organization choose to embrace, share, and maintain the culture a coach is trying to create. A culture doesn’t […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Sprinting: Max Velocity Cues with Tommy Badon – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette
Watch as Coach Tommy Badon explains that runners run ‘on’ their feet and ‘with’ their arms. He discusses how cues work as long as they are relevant, pertinent, and sound.
Rights vs. Privileges with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains that he believes it is a privilege to be a member of the track team and not a right. He encourages his athletes to take advantage of being on […]