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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Making the Race Feel Short and Slow with Scott Hippensteel – Lockhart HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Scott Hippensteel explains that at every distance, he wants the race to feel short and slow. He states that a decent high school cross country runner needs to run a 5:20 mile […]
Hazing in Athletics
Hazing in Athletics: A Culture that the Realm of Athletics and Coaching May Unknowingly Contribute To! By: Rick Farnham, Retired AD – University of Vermont Athletics have always professed that “sports build character,” but it […]
Communicating Your Vision with Dr. Alex Auerbach – Toronto Raptors
Watch as Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses setting goals on a vision. Great coaches have the ability to communicate to an individual or team on what they can accomplish and convey the belief that they can […]
Elements of a High-Performance Culture
By: Carla Nicholls Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a part of a high-performance culture team is exciting, yet these environments can be extremely vulnerable and cannot be […]
Long Jump: Sprint Mechanics and Posture with Brooke Rasnick – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Brooke Rasnick discusses sprint mechanics and posture and what she looks for when watching kids come down the runway. Coach points out seven factors that she looks for in determining proper posture […]
The Kosmin Test with Rose Monday – USATF
Watch as Coach Rose Monday explains the Kosmin Test for anaerobic power and endurance used for predicting performance in the 800m – 1500m. She recommends that the test only be used for runners with times […]
Hurdles: Cheat 4 Drill with Brandon Hon
Watch as Coach Brandon Hon discusses the Cheat 4 Drill which is an advanced hurdle exercise that isolates several technical aspects of the event.