Over the past 60 years all sport training models have benefited from the scientific principles that scientists have developed to explain the natural world.
The Terms That Define Toughness – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses grit, resiliency and mental toughness.
Sprints: Bounding Single Leg Hop with Erik Jenkins – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach Erik Jenkins explains and a sprinter demonstrates this bounding single leg hop.
The Biomechanics of Hurdling
Every hurdle race consists of a start, an approach to the first hurdle, rhythmic running over and between the remaining hurdles, and a sprint to the finish…
High Jump: Curvilinear Approach with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates establishing a curve.
Running with Circles – Optimizing the Rotational Movements of the Core
In the eastern concept of the body, there is a point called the “dantian,” loosely translated to energy center. This point is located in the lower abdomen…
Discus – Step In: Reverse – John Dagata
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a thrower demonstrates this step in: reverse.
High Jump Approach Drill – Sprint, Float, Sprint – Jim Dilling
Watch as Coach Jim Dilling explains and a high jumper demonstrates this sprint, float, sprint approach drill.
Biomechanical Observations in Hammer Throwing – Distinguishing the Static and the Dynamic
The complex special structure of the hammer throw, and the relatively long time that is used to obtain the final speed of the hammer, make it possible…
Throws – Med Ball Drills – Seth Roberson – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains and throwers demonstrate these med ball drills for proper rotational mechanics and developing power.
Triple Jump Bounding Drill – Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Kyle Tellez explains and a triple jumper demonstrates this bounding drill.
Strength Training for Distance Runners – Versatile Conditioning Improves…
Many good distance coaches recognize that a strength training regimen will enhance their athletes’ durability, coordination, and…
Triple Jump: Off the Board with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a triple jumper demonstrates this off the board technique.
Hurdle Rhythm Sprints Drill – Jarius Cooper – Arkansas State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jarius Cooper explains and hurdlers demonstrate this drill to assist the hurdler to feel the proper position needed to negotiate the hurdles.
Pole Vault – Double Rope Takeoff Drill – Reid Ehrisman – Madison High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Reid Ehrisman explains and vaulters demonstrate this double rope takeoff drill.
High Jump: Hurdle Drills with James Thomas – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains and a high jumper demonstrates these hurdle drills.
Creating Confidence – The Four Sources of Self-Efficacy
The purpose of this article is to provide coaches with a way to coach mental readiness and show why it can be just as crucial as physical readiness.
The Three C’s of Communication with Millennial Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of the three C’s of communication with millennial athletes.
Hurdles – Rotary Warmup Drill – Hector Cotto
Watch as Coach Hector Cotto explains and demonstrates this rotary warmup drill.
Sprint-Interval Cycling Training – The Effect of Tabata Protocol on…
When studying the growth of marathon participation, Fredericson and Misra (2007) found that a sudden increase in running volume, especially…
Shot Put – Step In – Step Out – John Dagata
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a shot putter demonstrates this step in – step out drill.
Long Jump – Penultimate Footwork Drill – Kyle Tellez – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Kyle Tellez explains and a long jumper demonstrates this penultimate footwork drill.
Short Sprinting
“Rhythms Create Order Among Chaos”; a phrase not only tattooed on my right foot, but a mantra for daily living. I see the world in rhythms, and if you…
High Jump: Run-Run-Jump with James Thomas – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach James Thomas explains and a high jumper demonstrates this run-run-jump drill.
Discus – Step In – Step Out – John Dagata
Watch as Coach John Dagata explains and a thrower demonstrates this step in – step out drill.
Pole Vault – Backward Roll on the Pit – Tom Hays – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Tom Hays explains and vaulters demonstrate these backward rolls using the pit.
High Jump: Establishing a Curve with Jeremy Fischer – Olympic Training Center – CV
Watch as Coach Jeremy Fischer explains and a high jumper demonstrates establishing a curve.
Throws – The Technical Commonalities
Although there are five different throwing events in track and field, they share some things in common. Each throwing event…
Hurdler’s Acceleration Drills – Lucky Huber – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Lucky Huber explains and a hurdler demonstrates acceleration drills.
Recovery Day with Emily Link – Wartburg College
Watch as Coach Emily Link explains and athletes demonstrate these exercises that aid in strength and recovery.