Watch as Coach explains that when doing pole drop drills, emphasize to the vaulters that the tip hits AFTER you jump. If the tip hits before the vaulter jumps, then they are too close. The […]
Triple Jump Landing Progression Drills with David Wanta – DC Everest Senior High School (WI)
Watch as Coach discusses and shows practice video of these triple jump landing progression drills. Start by jumping off and landing in a semi-squat position. The progression continues with the jumper landing and squatting down, […]
Are You Humble Enough to Admit You Were Wrong? with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale asks the question, “Are you humble enough to admit you are wrong?” Most coaches would answer yes to this question, but many have a hard time with it. Why? Undermining creditably […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Hurdles with Linda Lanker – Community Colleges of Spokane
Speed is the most important component for the girls as the hurdles are lower, and the lean is not as important as it is for the boys. The boys must maintain a higher center of […]
Essential Ordering with Dave Pavlansky – USATF
Watch as Coach Dave Pavlansky discusses the importance of lane alignment while your athletes are running around the curve of the track.
Undertrained and Overtrained with Brandon Hon
Watch as Coach Brandon Hon discusses the dangers of overtraining or undertraining your athletes and how you can mitigate the risk.
Hurdles: Creating Space with Jamie Cook – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach discusses creating space for the 110m men’s hurdles going from point A to point B as fast as possible. He breaks down this event into three different races: start to touchdown over […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for what your […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Long Jump Box Drills with James Thomas – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach explains, and long jumpers demonstrate these short-approach jump box drills using a box that is 2 to 5 inches in height. Coach wants jumpers to think of the board as the starting […]
Hurdles: Lead Leg Technique with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Watch as Coach explains that he has noticed that 90% of male hurdlers extend the lead leg at takeoff. Once the knee is directly over the hurdle it should be bent and not remain extended […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Positive Culture = More Points Scored with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Rainbolt discusses the benefits of providing your athletes with a spectacular collegiate athletic experience where they can thrive.
Triple Jump: Foot Takeoff Contact Patterns with Reuben Jones – Princeton Univ.
Watch as Coach Reuben Jones discusses the foot takeoff contact patterns for all jumps. He explains in detail the foot position before contact and during support. The position of the shins can be a useful […]
Relay: Outgoing Runner Strategies for the Open Hand-Off with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of the strategies an outgoing runner using an open-handed technique can employ in preparation for the incoming runner. These strategies should be determined by the runner’s ability and […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Repeating Success
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaching Better Every Season – a lofty standard indeed, yet a very attainable one. The time-tested principles and strategies of quality […]
Hurdles Hip Mobility Warmup Drills with Jared Sanchez
Watch as Coach explains, and an athlete demonstrates this hip mobility warmup progression. This warmup can be used for hurdles, jumps, or sprints and works on flexibility and strengthening the hips. The first drill works […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Are You a Leader?
By: Alan Stein, Jr. AlanSteinJr.com I try to build my success, brick by brick, and aim to get a little better every day. One of my focal points is improving my leadership. The words ‘coach’ […]
Acceleration Development and a Lack of Prep Time with Tommy Badon – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette
Watch as Coach Tommy Badon discusses the importance of acceleration development and how to manage athletes you get only weeks or days before the first meet.
The Plant: Creating the Optimum Position at Takeoff with David Butler – Rice Univ.
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A Learning Sequence of Straight Pole to Bending with David Butler – Rice Univ.
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Training for the 1600 & 3200 with John O’Malley – Sandburg HS (IL)
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9 Steps to Diversifying the Candidate Pool with Alicia Kay Pelton – Madison West HS (WI)
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Building a Program Around the 400 with Craig Olson – Menomonie HS (WI)
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Simplifying the Triple Jump with David Wanta – DC Everest Senior HS (WI)
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Building a Sprint Program Through Relays with Brett Hartman – West Bend East HS (WI)
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Notes on the Pole Vault: Little Things to Create Big PRs with David Butler – Rice Univ.
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