By: Mike Thorson – University of Mary Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The short hurdle races (100m Hurdles for Women and 110m Hurdles for men) are a rhythmic sprint over 10 equally […]
Creating Positive Culture: Don’t Be a Tyrant with Steve Rainbolt – Wichita St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Rainbolt explains that athletes should never have miserable experiences in athletics. Coach takes this opportunity to vent and discuss some of the negative issues that can affect an athlete’s experiences.
High Jump: Penultimate Step Drill with Karen Gaita – East Stroudsburg Univ.
Watch as Coach Karen Gaita explains, and jumpers demonstrate this penultimate step drill using hurdles. The hurdles allow for balance and the jumper to feel the hips moving forward which is preparation for the flight […]
Critical Reflection
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Unlike reflective practice, critical reflection is not focused on solving a specific problem. Critical reflection is used more sparingly, but still […]
Pole Vault: Wall Drill with Johnny Graham – Polebenders Vault Club
Watch as Coach Johnny Graham explains, and vaulters demonstrate this wall drill. Drills like this are for both beginners and experienced vaulters. They work on form such as moving the pole to the vertical and […]
Shot Put: Medicine Ball Drills with Erin Wibbels
Watch as Coach Erin Wibbels explains, and a shot putter demonstrates these medicine ball drills. These drills work and stretch every part of the body especially from knees to shoulders.
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]
Pole Vault: 1-2-3 Plant Drill with Jeff Martin – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Martin explains, and vaulters demonstrate this 1-2-3 plant drill. The vaulters take the final three steps – left, right, left – and initiate the plant working on the timing of the […]
Javelin Delivery Alignment – Wrap & Linear Approaches
By: Kurt Dunkel, MS Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The 2017 Men’s Javelin Final at the IAAF World Championships in London saw the top four finishers represent two countries and two different […]
One Step Hurdle Walk Over
Watch as Coach Terrence Trammell explains and a hurdler demonstrates this one step hurdle walk over. This is a 3 to 5 hurdle drill that focuses on range of motion and hip flexibility.
The High Jumper – Strength and Conditioning
By: John Cissik Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA The high jump is an extremely technical event in track and field, which can make designing a strength and conditioning (S&C) program for these […]
Long Jump: Resistance Training with Wesley Miller – LA Tech
Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses the long jump and resistance training. It is important that the resistance not be so heavy that the runner can’t get up to speed in transition. Resistance will slow […]
Courage – Jesse Owens
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “One chance is all you need.” Imagine the setting – the summer of 1936, Berlin, Germany. Adolf Hitler, chancellor of Germany and leader of […]
Pole Vault: Pole Carry with Reid Ehrisman – Madison High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains that carrying the pole efficiently is the #1 thing that he works on with his vaulters. Coach explains the pole power position reviewing proper hand placement and positioning.
High Jump: Short Approach Drills with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates these short approach drills. The jumper will execute the scissors, the 3-step, and the box drills before attempting a full approach.
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
High Jump: How to Improve Rotation with James Thomas – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach James Thomas discusses getting athletes to improve their rotation over the bar. The body is telling the jumper to rotate but the mind is fighting the impulse. This is evident by both […]
Discus: Pop Back Power-Throw Drill with Seth Roberson – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains and throwers demonstrate this pop back power-drill. The drill emphasizes the front side rotation, keeping the front hip back enough over the back leg.
Effort – Steve Prefontaine
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided By: Character Development & Leadership “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” The chants “Go Pre,” “Go Pre,” “Go Pre” were coming from 12,000 […]
Sprints: Block Starts with Terrence Trammell
Watch as Coach Terrence Trammell explains and demonstrates block starts positioning, emphasizing consistency every time. Measuring off the steps from the 1st pedal to the 2nd pedal is key. Coach reviews the method of setting […]
Relays: Open Exchange Fundamentals with Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses open exchange relay fundamentals. The incoming runner must present the baton during the exchange in vertical position and not straight out. Coach reviews the outgoing runners proper fundamentals to […]
Young Coaches – 5 Stops Along the Road Map
By: Chris Parno Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA I used to be slightly offended by the response I got from people when I told them that I was a collegiate track coach. […]
Sprints: Hurdle Mobility Warmup with Ken Harnden – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Ken Harnden explains and a sprinter demonstrates these hurdle mobility warmups. These warmup drills include walk overs, can cans, toe taps, backward walk overs, and over and unders.
Long Jump: Board Approach/Steering with Wesley Miller – LA Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Wesley Miller discusses the long jump approach and steering to the board. Steering can be taught and improved on through practice. The athlete should be in a position on the approach that […]
Triple Jumpers: The Different Characteristics of Male and Female Jumpers
By: Iliyan Chamov Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA In the beginning of the twentieth century, the triple jump gained popularity in the USA, and later on in Europe and rest of the […]
Throws: Box Jumps with A.G. Kruger – University of South Dakota
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and a thrower demonstrates these various box jump exercises.
A.B.C. Always Be Coaching with Orlando McDaniel – North Texas Cheetahs Track Club
Watch as Coach Orlando McDaniel discusses how coaches should look for every opportunity to coach and stresses that it does not just apply to athletics. The goal is to make your athletes receptive to all […]
Hammer Throwing – Dynamic Aspects of the Lower Extremities
By: Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA During the course of a hammer throw, the thrower will turn with the hammer three or four times alternating between double and […]
Relays Blind Exchange: Spy the Shoulder – Dave Anderson – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Dave Anderson discusses the importance of the incoming runner in preparation of passing the baton to spy the shoulder of the outgoing runner. The outgoing runner must present a target with a […]
Mental Strength Training – How to Integrate and Apply Sport Psychology into a Cross Country and Track and Field Program
By: Brian Zuleger, Ph.D. Originally Published in: Techniques Magazine Provided by: USTFCCCA “I got a kid who…” this is a common phrase that coaches from all sports and all levels often ask sport psychology professionals. […]