<![CDATA[Track & Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Fundamental Movement Drills for All Athletes: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/fundamental-movement-drills-for-all-athletes-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Alex Fuzz Caan, coach of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Germaine Mason (High Jump) and Olympic finalist Tom Parsons - High Jump coach and performance enhancement specialist Alex Fuzz Caan presents a comprehensive 14-drill functional movement routine designed to assist an athlete in perfecting movement skills. This routine will allow your athlete to develop overall athleticism at an accelerated rate - all while preparing him or her for the rigors of training. Coach Caan begins with an overview of basic anatomy and movement dynamics that focus on the importance of maintaining core stability throughout all movements. He then proceeds with basic movement progression. Unique to this presentation is Caan's utilization of three demonstrators for each drill: One shows proper execution, the second shows improper execution allowing Caan to point out common errors to look for, and the final demonstrator repeats the proper execution. Whether the movement is forward, backwards, sideways or multidirectional, this instruction is certain to help your athletes in any direction while maintaining core control. - 44 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Shot Put Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/shot-put-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Robert Weir, UK National throws Coach - Coach Weir presents an extensive training package for your shot putters. Following a brief warm-up demonstration, Weir moves into a three-phase shot put lead-up drill progression utilizing medicine balls that assist in teaching both the throwing motion as well as footwork movement that teaches proper leg load and leg drive into the throw. Next, Weir breaks into shot put drills that simulate the foundations of footwork and throwing the shot. With the foundational shot put skills in place, but still outside of the ring, Weir shares his teaching and drill progression for the glide and the rotational techniques. Weir moves into the ring for full throw preparation for both the glide and rotational technique, where he utilizes a drill progression with and without the shot. Weir puts it all together with full, in the ring throws with the glide and rotation techniques. Weir also shares a brief segment on common shot put errors with tips to correct the most common errors that he feels throwers encounter. Throughout the presentation, Weir shares priceless coaching tips that are certain to assist you and your athletes in perfecting the shot put. - 54 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Discus Throw Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/discus-throw-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Robert Weir, UK National throws Coach - This 9-part instructional DVD from Robert Weir features:
  • Basic technique for gripping the discus
  • Basic Discus Drills - Covering every phase of the throw from the basics of the grip to the release.
  • Standing throws - Weir's focus is on progressing from a stationary stance and release into rotational basics with release
  • Half Turns - Weir moves into the ring and drills half turns without a throw followed by half turns with a throw.
  • South African Discus Drills - Focuses on drilling the rotation with the release.
  • Full Discus Throws - A progression into full throws with hesitation drills that serve as a checkpoint for technique and balance.
  • Variations - Three techniques that are designed for novice throwers who have not mastered the full rotational skills to hone the foundational skills of the discus throw.
  • Advanced Discus Drills - Drill progressions that teach balance, timing and rhythm.
  • Common Errors and Corrections - Seven of the most common discus throw errors Weir sees in the event, with corrections.
- 33 minues. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Pole Vault Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/pole-vault-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Terry Lomax, UK National Coach (Jumps); 2X Olympic Games Coach (Long Jump/Triple Jump); 3X World Championships Coach (Long Jump/Triple Jump) - Terry Lomax presents progressive pole vault drill sequences that start slow and easy and progress in both speed and skill difficulty. Beginning with pole vault approach skills, Coach Lomax teaches a walk-skip-hop progression utilizing a short 4-foot pole. He proceeds to pole press and pole drop techniques before adding the approach to the plant and press. This leads into a 3-stride drill followed by a 6-stride drill. Next, Lomax moves to a sand pit to drill the plant and ride over with a short approach. The final sequence of the pole vault drill progression is the short approach into the box and pit. Lomax concludes with full pole vault demonstrations. Lomax also includes a dynamic warm-up and stretch routines that are specific for the pole vault. - 66 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Triple Jump Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/triple-jump-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Terry Lomax, 2X UK Olympic Team Coach, 3X World Championship Coach and Current UK National Event Coach - Terry Lomax has been coaching for over 32 years and has developed into one of the best jumps coaches in the UK, earning him a coaching spot on two Olympic Track and Field Teams. In this video Coach Lomax shares with you his fundamental triple jump skills and triple jump drills.. Lomax includes several proven progressions to help your athletes jump higher and further than they ever have before. He starts with basic continuous warm-up drills that include jogging, skipping, hoping, directional lunges and body movement exercises to help reduce the chances of injury during practice and meets. Lomax's teaching principles focus on good posture and rhythm, and he shows several strategies for all levels of track to keep your athletes bounding and jumping Tall. The video will provide you with several new triple jump drills that work on the three phases of the jump, and how to correct common errors by young jumpers. Coach Lomax and his drill series make this a must see video for all coaches. - 40 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Long Jump Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/long-jump-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Terry Lomax, 2X UK Olympic Team Coach, 3X World Championship Coach and Current UK National Event Coach - Coach Terry Lomax has developed into one of the country's best jumps coaches, earning him a coaching spot on two Olympic Track and Field Teams. In this instructional DVD, Coach Lomax shares his fundamental long jump skills and long jump drills. He includes several proven progressions to help your athletes jump higher and further than they ever have before. Lomax starts with his basic continuous warm-up drills that include jogging, skipping, hoping, directional lunges and body movement exercises to help reduce the chances of injury during practice and meets. Good posture and speed are important keys to successful long jumping, and Coach Lomax discusses several of his strategies to keep your athletes running and jumping Tall no matter what level your jumpers are at. He takes you through the 1-, 3- and 5-step drills to get your athlete higher in the pit. He also spends time showing you the proper landing techniques and how to teach long jumpers proper landing form and thrust to add inches to their jumps. Lomax also provides you with several new methods that work on the athlete's approach and take-off, and how to correct common errors by young jlong umpers when marking their starting mark. - 40 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[High Jump Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/high-jump-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Alex Fuzz Caan, coach of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Germaine Mason (High Jump) and Olympic finalist Tom Parsons - Coach Alex Fuzz Caan has developed an innovative 7-part drill series to help your high jumpers reach new heights. Caan's high jump drills work on developing a feel or a groove for attaining proper posture on the run up, the technical nuances to assist in injury prevention, strategies for running the curve with the goal of generating free energy to take into the jump, take-off positioning, developing timing over the bar without the stress of a full run up, on the flop through body control with spatial awareness and more. In addition, Caan shares several gymnastics skills that can have a very positive carryover into a high jumper's development. With three expert demonstrators, accompanied by Caan's energetic high jump instruction and innovative high jump drills, this instructional DVD is certain to assist you in your high jump coaching. - 42 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[300M and 400M Hurdles Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/300m-and-400m-hurdles-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Nick Dakin, Director of Coaching at Loughborough Student Athletic Club and US 400M Hurdles National Event Coach - Coach Dakin presents a 5-part drill plan for you to incorporate into your hurdle practice routine. Dakin's instruction consists of:
  • Hurdle mobility drills that work through range of motion with lead and trail legs.
  • Technical Conditioning, Dakin begins with postural drills that are designed to strengthen the core and to keep the athlete tall at all times.
  • Technical hurdle drills, Dakin focuses on isolation drills with a progression that includes side step drills, full hurdle short stride drills, alternating lead right and lead left and a one-step drill.
  • Spatial Awareness drills, Dakin's focus is creating athlete awareness for coming into and away from the hurdles.
  • Bend Drills, Dakin offers hurdle drills and strategies for maintaining technical control on the bend.
Dakin's instruction is applicable for the 300M hurdles event as well. - 27 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[100M and110M Hurdles Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/100m-and110m-hurdles-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Graham Knight, Great Britain National Hurdles Coach and Technical Director of Sprints, Relays and Hurdles - With over 40 years of coaching experience, Graham Knight is undoubtedly one of the world's leading authorities on hurdles. In this DVD, Knight shares his wealth of expertise with you presenting the drills that develop the technical elements of the 100 & 110M hurdles. Knight begins with the lead leg technique that includes technical breakdown and drill progressions in a walk, skip, run sequence. Knight's lead leg philosophy is time in the air is time wasted, and his hurdle drills focus upon getting the lead leg down quickly. Next, Knight switches his technical breakdown to the trail leg and includes hurdling techniques and drills to keep the body tall as well as techniques for teaching proper arm mechanics. Knight includes on-ground mobility exercises and trail leg isolation drills. Knight combines the lead and trail leg skills into the complete hurdle technique. Let Graham Knight show you how to incorporate speed without compromising technique. - 53 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Endurance Distance Running Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/endurance-distance-running-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with John Nuttall, Head Coach for Endurance Performance, Loughborough University England - Due to high mileage, endurance runners often complain of low back pain, tightness in the hips and shin and foot pain. To ward off injuries in areas of the body that are critical for endurance success, John Nuttall presents a 5-part conditioning drills series that he feels is essential to running economy and training consistency. The five parts are:
  • Dynamic Stretching - Prepares the joints for the rigors of distance training.
  • Skipping Hurdles Drills - Assists in strength development for the gluts, hips, back and abs. Nuttall offers tips to watch for imbalances that a runner may be experiencing as well as advanced training drills using a medicine ball to further strengthen the core and build a better running posture.
  • Lower Leg Conditioning - Drills for conditioning the lower leg to allow the athlete to sustain a greater training load.
  • Core Stability - Exercises designed to develop the entire core rather just focusing on the lower abdominals.
  • Skipping Drills - An exercise sequence designed to tie together all of the components of the entire program.
In all, Nuttall shares over 40 exercises that, if done on a regular basis, will allow a distance runner to improve fundamental skills and lower injury risk. - 48 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Middle Distance Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/middle-distance-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with John Nuttall, Head Coach for Endurance Performance, Loughborough University England - Middle distance running presents unique challenges for speed and endurance training. The highly successful conditioning program that John Nuttall has developed is designed to help you lead your middle distance runners to better form through improved strength, flexibility and endurance, which ultimately allows the athlete to go faster longer. Coach Nuttall begins with a dynamic stretching program. The goal of this 12-exercise progression is to gently load the joints in preparation for training. His middle distance drill instruction is divided into walking drills and running drills. Nuttall's objective is to improve movement patterns through strengthening the hips, gluts and hamstrings. A sequence of nine progressive drills, with and without a medicine ball, adds a core strength component as well as postural accountability. Nuttall also shares single leg drive sequences that challenges the athlete to maintain postural form with different transitions as well as build up drills that focus on getting to and maintaining race speed. This conditioning program is certain to assist you in meeting speed and endurance training challenges with improved middle distance performance. - 48 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[200M and 400M Long Sprints Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/200m-and-400m-long-sprints-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Michael Khmel, Senior Performance Coach for Sprints and Relays for the UK - Beginning with basic running drills, Coach Michael Khmel begins with back kick drills to focus on low leg recovery form. Along with the low leg focus, Khmel shares strategies for attaining and maintaining a tall posture for ideal running form. He adds high heels followed by high knees to complete drilling the components of the running stride. Khmel moves to the mechanics of proper arm movement with stationary arm motion that focuses on keeping the shoulders stable while maintaining proper motion. He also details the ideal arm angles during the running motion. Adding arm motion to the running stride completes the proper running form. In the next segment, Running the Bend, Khmel presents a long sprint drill sequence that teaches techniques and strategies for the proper form in the bend in order to allow maximizing speed out of the curve. Khmel's coaching of the demonstrators throughout the presentation offers invaluable information on how to see and correct errors that long sprinters commonly make in the 200M and 400M long sprints. - 38 minutes. 2009.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[100M and 200M Short Sprints Drills: The Best of British Track and Field]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/100m-and-200m-short-sprints-drills-the-best-of-british-track-and-field.html with Michael Khmel, Senior Performance Coach for Sprints and Relays for the UK - Coach Michael Khmel begins this short-sprint presentation with a maximum velocity development segment that is designed to improve quickness for the first 30 meters. He includes quickness drills for knee drive as well as arm quickness. Next, Coach Khmel focuses on build-up drills designed to get the sprinter to a speed that he or she will carry for the duration of the event. Khmel stresses that speed is based upon frequency and length of stride and shares sprinting drills that assist in determining these factors for a sprinter. In his final segment, Khmel shares technical strategies of the block start. His instruction focuses upon the need to individualize the start sharing technical tips along with common errors and corrections that will help you build the ideal start for your sprinters. Throughout each segment, Khmel offers ongoing technical narration with performance tips for short sprint development. - 35 minutes. 2009. -

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Runner: Competing with the Heart-Mind of a Warrior]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-runner-competing-with-the-heart-mind-of-a-warrior.html with Jerry Lynch, PhD; Sport Psychologist, international speaker, corporate consultant and author - Without question, a runner's mindset can have a dramatic effect upon performance. In this presentation, Jerry Lynch shares with you mental training tools to assure you that your mindset is one that positively enhances your performance. In a candid discussion with a group of runners, Lynch explores common mental roadblocks that runners experience including confidence in competition, the importance of desire in performing, how to take successful training runs into competition, how to stay mentally strong and positive during a race, the importance of process vs. outcome based goals, overcoming fears that certain opponents present and mental strategies for focus and confidence in competition. In each of these areas, Lynch offers practical mental training solutions to help overcome the specific mental obstacles that you may be experiencing. In addition, Lynch demonstrates a series of activities that reinforce the idea that positive thinking truly does impact an athlete's performance and resolve to compete. This DVD is a must have for the serious runner looking to take his/her running to the next level! - 64 minutes. 2008.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Hurdle Basics: A Grass Roots Approach]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/hurdle-basics-a-grass-roots-approach.html with Norbert Elliott, University of Tennessee Assistant Track Coach - Norbert Elliott believes that hurdling is a very dynamic event involving key components including flexibility, speed, explosive power and - most importantly - coordination. Coach Elliott shares how to combine all of these ingredients into effective progressions for the teaching and coaching of the hurdles. Elliott's dynamic warm-up routine for the hurdles incorporates A-skips, B-skips, high knees, fast lead leg and fast feet drills similar to those of sprinters. He proceeds to hurdle specific technical instruction utilizing wall drills for the lead and trail leg. Elliott next incorporates the lead and trail leg wall drills into a step-by-step drill progression for moving over the hurdles. Elliott concludes with starting block drills that will get the athlete to the first hurdle in eight steps, emphasizing the drive phase and approach. Throughout the presentation, Elliott shares techniques, tips and drill alternatives for making the instruction skill-level appropriate for athletes from beginners through more experienced hurdlers. This is a great tool for coaches and athletes of all levels who want to learn Grass Roots Hurdling at its best. - 36 minutes. 2008.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Jack Daniels: The Grassroots of Coaching Middle Distance and Distance Runners]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/jack-daniels-the-grassroots-of-coaching-middle-distance-and-distance-runners.html with Jack Daniels, Ph.D., Center for High Altitude Training; State University of New York at Cortland former head track and cross-country coach, 8X NCAA Division III National Champions - Distance coaching great Jack Daniels shares grassroots technical and training strategies for coaching middle distance and distance runners. Coach Daniels feels it is essential to evaluate a runner's stride and to experiment with breathing patterns that are best suited for each individual runner that you coach. He shares strategies for experimenting with your runners to find the optimal stride and breathing pattern for each runner. Daniels presents the technical aspects of proper distance running - rolling over the ground versus bounding over the ground - that can negatively impact a runner in terms increased injuries and decreased running efficiency. Daniels shows how to account for a runner's fitness level at the start of the season. This helps to determine grouping for the most effective training. He moves into training strategies and offers ideas on how to mix longer, easy running with sprint repeats with the goal of running with good mechanics, speed and running economy. Finally, Daniels displays seasonal planning recommendations that include four distinct phases and considerations for individualizing the plan to meet individual runners' needs. Also included are scientifically backed workout specifics that are easy to understand and implement into your program. - 44 minutes. 2008.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Jack Daniels: The Grassroots of Coaching Cross Country]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/jack-daniels-the-grassroots-of-coaching-cross-country.html with Jack Daniels, Ph.D., Center for High Altitude Training; State University of New York at Cortland former head track and cross-country coach, 8X NCAA Division III National Champions - In this instructional DVD, legendary distance coach Jack Daniels shares the ins and outs of coaching Cross Country at the grassroots level. Coach Daniels feels it is essential to know your athlete's running background and believes that workouts should be designed according to the experience of each athlete. Daniels shares advice on goal setting and recommends goal setting for all runners that include both their training goals and the goals for the racing season. For grassroots training, Daniels shares how to break up the season into training phases and also shares training specifics for each phase of the season, detailing the types of training that include long runs and interval training, and threshold training. Daniels also elaborates on how to account for races in the training cycle. On the technical side of coaching cross country runners, Daniels discusses running stride, turnover rate and breathing. On the team side of coaching cross country, Daniels shares strategies for racing, and training together, to motivate performing at the highest level. - 47 minutes. 2008.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[John Frazier's Shot Put Thrower's Repair Kit]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/john-frazier-s-shot-put-thrower-s-repair-kit.html with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Women's Throws Coach - Coach Frazier discusses many of the common errors shot putters encounter and shows easy to follow drills that can correct them. First he introduces the non-reverse standing throw, while using athletes to demonstrate both the right and wrong way of executing this throwing technique. Without the proper technique, athletes will shift, open up and fall out of the ring during the throw. Young athletes must learn how to hold their throws. Using the half turn into a reverse, Coach Frazier discusses and demonstrates the proper techniques and shows how to correct most common errors young athletes develop early in the throw. Corrections are made with several repetitions using the South African Drill. Dipping and falling to the middle of the ring are common mistakes with the South African technique, and Coach Frazier discusses how to overcome these. The full throw is then demonstrated using slow motion action to allow coaches to see the proper technique of each phase. Frazier introduces several key drills including the 360 degree drill that helps develop proper balance for all athletes. Additional drills he discusses with proper techniques are separation, staying in the ring and the jump drill. - 36 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Coaching Throwers: Planning Guide for Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/coaching-throwers-planning-guide-for-success.html with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Throws Coach; 2007 U.S. World Championship coaching staff; 2005 USTCA National and West Region Assistant Coach of the Year for Throws (Arizona) - Coach Frazier details seasonal planning and workout construction. Each month of the year consists of different workout phases. Starting in January, the pre-competitive phase leads to the competitive phase, and into the championship season. Frazier emphasizes the legs as the most important part of throwing. In the pre-season, cardio and sprint program is used 2-3 times a week, as well as throwing drills. In March and April, the competitive phase takes place. Mental training is accomplished through mini competitions and are a great way to simulate real events. Phase 3 takes place in May and June, which is the championship season. Sleep and eating habits are crucial during this phase. The fourth phase is in July and August, the off-season. September and October make up the fifth phase. Phase 6 in November and December is a time to begin preparation for the January period. In addition, Frazier uses athletes to demonstrate 17 drills that make up a solid warm-up routine and lead to successful throwing. - 38 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Coaching Jumpers: Planning Guide For Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/coaching-jumpers-planning-guide-for-success.html with Jim VanHootegem, Texas A & M Assistant Coach (Jumps); Mondo Regional Assistant Coach of the Year - Systematic training is an overall key to success for Coach VanHootegem. Benefits of developing a system are instilling a standard of performance through your system. This is a key tool for coaching and de-personalizes the criticism that athletes receive. Their performance is always compared to the standard of performance and not the coach's bias. Athletes will buy in to the system because it has been proven to be successful with past athletes. Past successes with this program enable current athletes to completely buy into the system.VanHootegen's multi-system approach also includes event training and commonality training. The yearly plan is divided into three periods: the general prep phase, specific prep phase and the championship phase. Each of these periods is broken down month-by-month and activity-by-activity. The off-season period is important because athletes need a physical and emotional break. Other areas presented include raining running cycles, the weekly plan, training template, warm-up exercises and rest and recovery. This DVD concludes with an impressive array of 60 different warm-up exercises for jumpers! - 66 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Coaching Hurdlers: Planning Guide for Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/coaching-hurdlers-planning-guide-for-success.html with Gary Winckler, University of Illinois Women's Track Coach; 2X NCAA Champions (indoor and outdoor); 3X NCAA Coach of the Year - Coach Winckler applies his expertise to the area of program organization for your hurdlers. This process starts by identifying your training tasks and objectives. In a high school or middle school environment, Winckler believes it is important to identify groups of athletes that work well together. The training year consists of a general (4-8 weeks), specific (2-4 weeks) and competition phase (through the end of the season). General fitness, strength and endurance are the objectives of the general period. The specific preparation phase should focus on technique, speed and special endurance. Technical activities are performed when the athlete is fresh and learns at a higher level. Five segments of the workout session include the warm-up, technical aspects, power, strength and cool down. Winckler then takes the weekly training period and details each day of the week and the activities each day. Planning starts with training menus, which comprise all of the drills and exercises that will be used during the season. In addition, Winckler uses athletes to demonstrate the warm-up exercise program. - 58 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Coaching Distance Runners: Planning Guide for Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/coaching-distance-runners-planning-guide-for-success.html with Corey Ihmels, Iowa State University Director of Men's and Women's Track and Cross Country; 2X All-American (Cross Country) and 4X All-American (Track) at Iowa State - Coach Ihmels begins by outlining the seven key training components for distance runners. These keys are: High level of lactic threshold, use of general conditioning runs, correct use of recovery days, endurance and stamina, development of maximum oxygen uptake, development of every-specific and aerobic power and lactic acid tolerance and basic 100 and 400 meter speed. Ihmels also shares five keys to the strength and power routine. Within this program, drill emphasis includes dynamic stretching, running drills, hurdle flexibility, bounding and balance. Strength training for distance runner should include full range of motion and stabilizers. Planning encompasses five parts: Pre-cross country phase, cross-country racing phase, pre-trace phase, track specific phase and the competition phase. Ihmels breaks down each phase into practical steps. He also touches on the little things that are important to coach distance athletes including nutrition, stretching, sleep and water. He concludes with 21 warm-up drills that are crucial for preparation for distance athletes. - 39 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Coaching Sprinters: Planning Guide for Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/coaching-sprinters-planning-guide-for-success.html with Ken Harnden, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Sprints); 2005 NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (Sprints) - Coach Harnden begins with the pre-competitive phase of coaching sprinters. The first six weeks deal with general conditioning, including hills, cardio and plyometrics. The workout week is broken down day-by-day with specific drills and exercises. The second phase of pre-competitive work is based on weight training, technique and speed work. The competitive period starts in January. The training schedule should work backwards from the major competitions. Harnden believes in race simulation in the 200 and 300 events. The Championship cycle is the outdoor season broken down into two periods that builds up to the final meet. Weight lifting is an important component for training the complete athlete. Harnden presents his philosophy on how weights can enhance strength and a base for your athletes. He includes a comprehensive movement warm-up plan that is broken down into four parts: jogging 800 meters, hurdle drills, active warm-ups and a stride session. Harnden also covers drills, sprinting technique, a cool down program and goal setting. - 65 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Cross Country Intangibles for Success]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/cross-country-intangibles-for-success.html with Pat Tyson, Director of Track and Field at South Eugene (OR) HighSchool; former University of Kentucky Assistant Coach/Distance; former Mead HS (WA) Head Boys' Cross Country Coach (12x Team Champions) - Coach Tyson also presents a unique 12-month approach to coaching athletes. The five principles of coaching set the foundation for an excellent running program. These five steps include moderation, progression, variation, adaptability and callousing your body. Tyson begins with warm-up exercises to prepare athletes for their event. As teaching race strategy becomes an extremely important part of coaching cross country, Tyson demonstrates his sprint/float drill. The elite workouts used by Tyson are also detailed. The workout includes the 30/40 drill, the 10 mile control run, the thrashing drill and the 2-1-30 drill. Tyson closes with a discussion for athletes on the attributes of a champion runner - keeping a journal, good communication with your coach, listening to your body, using common sense and moderation in everything you do. - 48 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Discus Thrower - Beyond the Basics]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-discus-thrower-beyond-the-basics.html with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Women's Track & Field Coach - Coach John Frazier; one of the country's top discus throw coaches is gifted in his creative approach to presenting teaching progressions that lead to successful mastery of the discus throw. - Frazier begins this presentation with a general active warm up and stretching routine demonstrated by All-American thrower Sean Sheilds. Fraizer then takes Sheilds through a throw specific five-drill basic warm-up routine designed to prepare the body for specific throws movements. Fraizer next builds the discus throw through a six-drill progression beginning with non-reverse and reverse standing throws. He then moves to the middle of the circle for half turn throws and proceeds to the back of the circle where he adds the South African progression before moving into full throws. Frazier stresses that the athlete stays relaxed, on balance and teaches how to maximize the lower body through the throw. Fraizer also stresses the importance of rhythm in the throw. Throughout the demonstrations, Frazier constantly points out potential problems that often occur in the throw and offers valuable techniques to correct these common faults. A unique aspect of this presentation is that Frazier utilizes repetitions of the full skill to focus upon specific phases of the skill. Frazier further enhances the instruction by calling upon Shields to offer personal insight into various skill areas of the event that help his success. - 40 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Shot Putter - Beyond the Basics!]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-shot-putter-beyond-the-basics.html with Harlis Meaders, Florida State University Associate Head Coach - From stepping into the circle to the follow through of the throw, Florida State Throws coach Harlis Meaders provides a comprehensive step-by-step technical and drill progression for the Rotational Shot Put. Not only does Coach Meaders provide the how of each phase of his instruction, he provides the why, that immerses his instruction with purpose. In addition, he uses a former-FSU All-American athlete, to give you a clear demonstration on the proper fundamentals for the event. - Meaders begins with footwork, stance and body positioning in the circle without the shot. From that position, you will see a series of pivot drills that progress from a quarter pivot to half, three-quarters and then to the full pivot. Meaders demonstrates stick drills to give you a clear visual cue to help train proper positioning of the non-throwing arm with the knee during the rotation. - Progressing with the rotation, Meaders shows you specific drills that include unique visual props to train your throwers to stay in the ally of the circle. He includes ball drills to teach proper positioning of the body at the front of the circle before the throw and release occur. - Prior to bringing the shot to the drill progression, Meaders presents a technical breakdown of the throw mechanics and the three determining factors for achieving the most distance in a throw. With the shot, adding Meaders moves from standing throws through the South African drills and into full throws. Meaders fine tunes the full throw and presents specific instruction for the reverse, or follow through, that enables the thrower to remain in the circle after the throw occurs. Throughout the instruction, Meaders provides invaluable tips that will assist both thrower and coach to identify and correct errors in every phase of the throw. This instruction is perfect for throwers and coaches looking to find the extras that will aid in significantly increasing distance. - 47 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Pole Vaulter - Beyond the Basics]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-pole-vaulter-beyond-the-basics.html with Pat Licari, University of Washington Jumpers and Vaulters Coach - Coach Pat Licari breaks down the pole vault skill set into five technique areas.
  • Part 1: Pole Carry and Approach, Coach Licari details the two most common pole grips: the sticky and the chalk style grip. He teaches proper grip width and how to make adjustments based on how you hold the pole. He then moves into pole carry position on the initial step and approach before discussing the lift, flip and reach manuevrer in preparation for the pole drip. Licari includes details on finding your step in the runway, marking the steps and runway adjustments. Licari next shows the proper pole drop technique followed with instruction for the lift, flip and reach technique that includes stationary and moving drills of the skill.
  • Part 2: Plant and Take-off, Licari shows how to execute the proper plant and drive into the pit without a swing. Licari offers tips for fine-tuning grip adjustments to prefect the plant and take-off.
  • Part 3: Chest Drive and Swing, Licari shares precise breakdown for how best to groove a feel for the proper chest drive and swing. Part 4: Shoulder Drop and Push-off; Licari demonstrates the skill on the ground to assist the vaulter in understanding what movements will take place in flight. Part 5: Bar Clearance, Licari shares unique drills on the ground that will assist in assuring you a hollowed-out body position that will facilitate a fluid roll over the bar before the arm lift.
In each of the five areas of this instruction, Licari breaks down actual meet footage with still shots and slow motion so that each area of the pole vault is clearly understood. - 42 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion High Jumper - Beyond the Basics]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-high-jumper-beyond-the-basics.html with Mike Pullins, University of Southern California Assistant Track & Field Coach - featuring demonstrations by Jesse Williams, 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials High Jump Champ (7'7) - In part 1 of this 3-part presentation, Mike Pullins narrates the technical breakdown of all phases of the high jump. Coach Pullin's instruction is greatly enhanced with demonstrations for two former USC All Americans that including an NCAA champion. Uniquely, each demonstrator has a style that is his own, one a taller lanky athlete and the other shorter and throughout the instruction details the differences with these two body types. Pullin's breakdown begins with the approach and he shares tips for placing marks for consistency. Included in the technical phase breakdown are the approach, running the curve, specifics for the penultimate step and over-the-bar positioning and landing. Tips and nuances are abundant throughout the demonstrations. - In Part 2: High Jump Drills, Pullins shares 13 drills that are specifically designed to help the high jumper train for the event. Implementing these drills will greatly enhance each phase of the high jump. These drills range from simple to complex and are applicable to high jumpers at any level. - In Part 3, Pullins shares more than 25 drills designed to enhance the athleticism of a high jumper. These exercises focus upon core strength development and explosiveness training. - This DVD will give you the technical and physical building blocks that are essential in becoming a champion high jumper. - 49 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Triple Jumper - Beyond the Basics!]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-triple-jumper-beyond-the-basics.html with Dennis Nobles, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Jumps); 2003 Women's National Assistant Coach of the Year (Jumps) - For over 20 years, Dennis Nobles has helped train long jump athletes to All-American levels. In this instructional DVD, Coach Nobles utilizes the 2006 National Champion athlete to show athletes at all levels the finer points of the triple jump. Speed on the runway is the key to the triple jump, and the starting point for Nobles. The first step is the most variable and critical to the jump. Nobles encourages athletes to set a first step check mark to remain consistent with the initial step. Your runway spring is vital to how far you will jump and is a consistent emphasis by Nobles. When approaching the board, stability, balance and velocity are the major factors he teaches. Use of arms at takeoff can also determine your end result. The three distinct jumps are also seen as one individual entity. Instead of the hitch kick at the end, the hang technique is used. The hang is a way to slow the natural rotation of the body for maximum distance. Nobles also focuses on strength training, warm-up, and stretching exercises, all important to the jumper's ultimate success. - 43 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Long Jumper - Beyond the Basics!]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-long-jumper-beyond-the-basics.html with Dennis Nobles, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Jumps); 2003 Women's National Assistant Coach of the Year (Jumps) - Dennis Nobles utilizes two former All-American athletes to demonstrate the finer points of the long jump. - In Part 1 of this presentation, Coach Nobels shares Long Jump Menchanics. Nobels begins with a thorough explanation of the biomechanical challenges through turning the body into a projectile off of the runway sprint. He next reviews three distance determinants that are essential to understand for maximal jump performance. Nobels shares his mantra of on task, on time and on target to describe the importance of developing consistency with the first step. Next, Nobels breaks down the run and details stride numbers for various levels of athleticism and age. He shares a drill he uses with his athletes to develop a consistent feel for hitting the board consistently without having to detract from the approach and watch the board as it is approaching. Nobles covers the technical aspects of the last runway step and details the proper take off angle. The in the air phase is the next breakdown area. Nobels teaches the skill sets for a hand and hitch kick flight, and provides a simple 3-step drill that quickly teaches an athlete how to execute the hitch kick. The final technical breakdown is the landing. - In Part 2: Strength Development, Nobels delivers 12 different exercises, including the proper mechanics of three Olympic lifts: Squat, Clean and snatch. - In Part 3: Warm Up, Nobles takes you through a dynamic 15 exercise warm up that prepares the body for event specific training and technique drills. - In Part 4, Nobels returns to the runway and pit and breaks down drills for the runway, final steps, and the landing. - 57 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Hurdler - Beyond the Basics]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-hurdler-beyond-the-basics.html with Mike Holloway, University of Florida Head Track & Field Coach - Coach Mike Holloway is one of the most respected sprint and hurdle coaches in the sport and in this 3-part presentation he shares with you technique, tactics and drills to help you take your hurdling to the next level. Coach Holloway has a firm belief that the warm up is a key factor in hurdle training and success. - In part 1, Holloway shares an 11 exercise routine specific to hurdlers that assist in not only warming the body but also loosen the hops and back in preparation for technique and drill training. - In part 2, Hurdle technique, Holloway discusses strategic essentials for getting to the first hurdle, emphasizing his slow to fast philosophy that applies to running the hurdles. He also shares the basics of the start with detailed specifics for block placement and how to get out of the blocks with good explosiveness while maintaining a focus on sustaining good ground contacts and carrying a sprint form. Holloway next demonstrates how to target and attack each hurdle while keeping a good flow and rhythm, allowing the runner to finish strong. - In part 3, Hurdle Drills, Holloway shares seven drills to develop hurdle technique along with how to improve through training both the dominant and non dominant lead leg. - To conclude the presentation, actual race footage is shown to demonstrate how the technical and drills presented fit into the actual race. - 24 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Becoming a Champion Sprinter - Beyond the Basics]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/becoming-a-champion-sprinter-beyond-the-basics.html with Ken Harnden, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Sprints); 2005 NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (Sprints) - Ken Harnden takes athletes to the next level in our latest addition of our best selling Becoming a Champion instructional DVD series. - Coach Harnden begins with an 11-exercise functional warm-up that incorporates flexibility and prepares the muscles and joints for the rigors of sprint training. The warm-up leads into hurdle drills where Harnden takes you through six drills that are critical areas for developing sprint mechanics. - In Part 3: Block Starts, Harnden offers a technical breakdown for all aspects of the start that include proper block placement, take your mark positioning and for the set position. Harnden shares positioning cues to assure proper arm and shoulder alignment, as well as checks for proper leg positioning, all of which are essential for a successful transition from the start into the drive phase. Harnden also covers the essentials of the drive phase that covers the first 25-30 meters of the sprint. In Part 4) Sprint drills, Harnden shows drills to train the sprinter to transition from the shorter steps of the drive phase into the longer strides as the distance of the sprint increases. - In Part 5) Sprint strategy, Harnden demonstrates invaluable performance tips from the blocks through the finish of a race. He also touches on the proper technique for the 4x400 and 4x100 relay exchanges. Harnden closes with weight room exercises, breaking down the specifics of three Olympic lifts along with a 4-exercise stability ball routine. These help develop both explosive power and core strength, essential for sprint success. - 30 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching the Discus Throw]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-the-discus-throw.html with Harlis Meaders, Florida State University Associate Head Coach - Harlis Meaders breaks the discus throw down into four parts: the entry, heel-toe, catch position and the alley and shares the drills and tips that he uses with great effectiveness at FSU to reinforce each part. A simple line drill is demonstrated and is a crucial part of fundamental footwork. By using a board in the circle, Coach Meaders exhibits the details of discus position and footwork in a 1-2-3 progression. Footwork and hand position on the discus allows maximum orbit distance. Discus placement means that the discus stays well behind the hip. A javelin drill is essential for hip turn throughout the throw. Another drill, the 2-3 Position Drill, moves the hips from a parallel to perpendicular position while the discus stays in the same position. Balance and discus position is the focus of the Softball Drop Drill. In addition, Meaders covered two throwing methods; the wide sweep and the run. - 47 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching the Shot Put]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-the-shot-put.html with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Women's Throws Coach - John Frazier provides you with 25 proven tips and drills that you can easily incorporate into your program for successful shot putting! Beginning with the basics, Coach Frazier shares drills for the pivot progression and the power position. The throw progression contains the stand-throw (non reverse), extend-throw-step over, reverse-stand-throw and full-reverse-stand-throw. The focus on the throw is on the legs, not the upper body. Using the med ball, Frazier teaches the two-handed stand throw. Back of the ring teaching comes from the slide technique. Drills include the walking glide drill, walk-power position, backward hop drill, unseating drill and the hip switch drill. The next drill series is the three count drills. The stop and go drill teaches young athletes to feel their body weight over their right leg in a good power position. The next progression is the three-count glide drill. The full throw comes together with the full glide with a reverse. Frazier present some excellent slide drills for beginners starting with the left leg hang drill. Others include the pivot square drill, repeat half turns, ballerina drill and wall kicks. The two basic starts are both demonstrated - the active and static starts. All drills are put together in the full rotation technique. - 30 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching Pole Vault]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-pole-vault.html with Pat Licari, University of Washington Jumps Coach - In this comprehensive Tips & Drills DVD, Pat Licari presents 25 teaching tools for coaching the pole vault. Coach Licari believes that a successful vault begins with proper pole carry and approach. The standing tip drop and the marching pole carry are excellent fundamental drills that are taught and demonstrated. The initial steps are developed with the mini hurdle pole run drill. Sled pulling conditions the athlete and works on the driving and pushing action. Licari next details the proper pole carry position by showing hand and shoulder position. He then shares the three-step plant and breaks down each step culminating in the pole at its highest position above the head. Planting the pole is taught through the marching plant drill followed by the three-step approach drill to execute a proper pole plant. Long jumping is part of the short pole drill with an emphasis on the leg action and the take off mechanics. Licari's over the tip exercise, assists the vaulter to accurately determine the position of the hands on the pole. Power comes from the chest drive and Licari shares several drills to increase strength when the pole is planted. The stall technique is used in drill work to emphasize high hands and chest drive. Using rings, the athlete works on the rock back motion and quarter turn. He finishes with horizontal vaults and the short run vault drills. - 41 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching the High Jump]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-the-high-jump.html with Calvin Robinson, University of Miami Jumps Coach; former University of Texas-El Paso Assistant Track Coach, Jumps/Multi Events - Utilizing demonstration from two world-class high jumpers, Calvin Robinson shares tips and drills for coaching high jumping. The first tip is to utilize a well-organized training plan and proper conditioning as a base for success. Technically, Coach Robinson believes the approach is the single most important aspect of championship high jumping. All positive outcomes hinge on a proper and powerful approach. Straight ahead running teaches good acceleration mechanics and a natural step bounce. Curve line runs and S runs are also crucial to the approach of the bar. A more difficult drill is the circle run, which teaches the inward lean and is done in both directions. Full approach jumps include several methods that are trial and error for each athlete. The skip bounce for height drill introduces blocking mechanics at take off and ground contact. Another teaching tool is the short run jump. These jumps allow the athlete to focus on proper body posture. Proper posture and acceleration through the take off are the focus. Robinson details bar clearance with a simple double leg flops off the ground drill. The same drill can be varied by using a box in front of the bar as athletes get accustomed to jumping high in the air from the box. Robinson concludes with his instruction on the full approach jump. Pulling it all together, Robinson concludes this information packed presentation with world-class demonstration of a dozen proper jumps that serve to pull together and illustrate all of the components of Coach Robinson's instruction. - 30 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching Horizontal Jumps]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-horizontal-jumps.html with Mike Pullins, USC Assistant Track Coach - featuring demonstrations by Jesse Williams, 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials High Jump Champ (7'7); and Allen Simms, 6th place at the '08 Olympic Trials in the Triple Jump - Mike Pullins shares his successful teaching tactics and tips in this DVD on coaching the horizontal jumps. Approach runs are a must for all jumpers and will allow the athlete to have jumping success. Coach Pullins believes 16 to 20 steps is the aim early in the season for approach runs. He teaches to drive out on the first four steps to build speed on the approach. To develop a good approach, Pullins demonstrates a push, pull, plant technique that incorporates hurdles on the jump runway. First and second phase run off, standing landing drill, box step, small hop & big step, standing 4-step and the first & second phase long jump are all good drills for pre-season workouts. Each drill is slightly different and has a special skill focus. Advanced drills for experienced jumpers include single leg projection hops, step drill, straight line paw repeat, paw read push drill, alternating step, single leg hop and the strong/weak drills. Rhythm is crucial to the jump events and improvement comes from the rhythm run off drill. The walking extension drill uses hurdles and enhances flexibility, posture and a straight line push. As a bonus, Pullins demonstrates 22 additional drills using med balls, resistance bands, jump pads, boxes and hurdles to create the desired effect. The emphasis is on addressing conditioning, flexibility and proper posturing. - 69 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for Coaching the Hurdles]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-coaching-the-hurdles.html with Ken Harnden, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Sprints); 2005 NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (Sprints) - Ken Harnden begins by covering 11 essential teaching points for proper hurdling - the foundation of this presentation. These keys include repetition, straight-line energy, attacking the hurdle and arm and leg motion. An excellent series of drills begins with the 3 x 30 drill. This sprint drill helps develop the sprinting aspect of all hurdlers. A package of 14 hurdle drills cover a catalog of information needed by all hurdle coaches, from junior high to college. Next, Coach Harnden details major components of the 300/400 hurdle event. Taking on curves, proper set up, transition periods and moving hurdles closer in practice to dictate stride pattern are included in these hurdle keys. Harnden details five unique hurdle workouts, each tailored to accomplish different aspects of successful hurdling. Next, sled pulls and bounding drills take the stage. Good sprint posture in the drive phase is the focus. Plyometric activity and turnover improvement are gained in the bounding series. He closes with five hurdle stretches. - 38 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[25 Tips and Drills for the Sprint Events]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/25-tips-and-drills-for-the-sprint-events.html with Mike Holloway, University of Florida Head Track & Field Coach - Long recognized as one of the top sprint coaches in the sport, Mike Holloway believes that the make-up of a successful sprinter must include the ingredients of power, flexibility, elasticity and the willingness to be a student of the event. Coach Holloway strives to adapt those ideas to the training and competitive arena. Drills are done for endurance and to teach the body to do things in a proper way. The ground strike of the foot is the focus of these sprint drills. The dribble series involves five footwork drills in the warm-up mode. The start is a vital component that sets of the rhythm and flow of the sprint. Holloway uses an athlete to demonstrate the proper starting position and includes the common errors made when starting. The Race Model for the 100 m sprint is broken down into three areas: drive from the blocks, acceleration phase and the maintenance phase. Patience is the key to the drive phase, pushing to 30 m. For the 200 m race, Holloway teaches the sprinter how to attack the curve and reinforces the principles of running the straightaway. The 400 m sprint is broken down into five phases. Acceleration is the key to the first 30. Being aggressive - yet in control - is a key to the middle phases of this race. In the last phase, sprinters are taught to be calm and focus on the proper sprint movements. Race footage shows the breakdown of each of the fundamentals of 100 m, 200 m and 400 m sprints. - 32 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Pole Vault]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-pole-vault.html with Rick Suhr, Suhr Sports; coach of Olympic Silver medallist and US Record Holder Jenn Stuczynski coached the 2004 (boys) and 2005 (girls) Indoor National HS pole vault champions - Coach Rick Suhr has quickly become one of the world's top pole vault coaches. In this presentation, he shares the training system of drill progressions that has been at the center of the success of his vaulters. - In Part 1, Five Fundamental Take off Drills, Coach Suhr shares five drills that are at the heart of training for all of his vaulters - regardless of their current level of success. These drills start close to the box and slowly work back on the runway as the skills are perfected. - In Part 2, Five Fundamental Up Top Drills, Suhr presents a training progression that focuses upon what happens once the vaulter has left the ground and gets upside down and into a position to clear the crossbar. These drills include both short stick and full pole drills that take a vaulter from the initial take off drill through a bar clearing drill. - In Part 3, Pole Run, Suhr presents a three-phase progression that includes pure drive, drive to position 1 and pull through to release. Suhr's instruction in this segment includes runway strategies with proper step counting that focuses on a four-left approach. Suhr concludes with full skill demonstration. - This presentation is greatly enhances with demonstrations from four athletes of varying sizes and shapes, all of whom are national champions at various levels. Also included are demonstrations from 2008 Olympic Silver medallist, Jenn Stuczynski. - 34 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Rotational Shot Put]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-rotational-shot-put.html with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach - Jim Aikens delivers the total package for the rotational shot put. Coach Aikens begins with a brief demonstration of general throwing techniques and follows with a stretching sequence that he utilizes with all of his throwers. - Aikens moves into shot put specific technique and demonstrates proper positioning of the shot as well as proper arm position for the throw. He then addresses the main differences between the release for the glide and the rotational shot put. To assist coaches in determining which style is most advantageous for a particular athlete, Aikens offers two drills that evaluate whether the athlete has the attributes necessary for rotational success. Aikens approaches the rotational shot put in a very similar way to that of the discus throw. He provides a breakdown of the rotational skill set with a focus on pivoting with balance to train the spin. - Aikens also shows a progressive drill sequences for each part of the ring: front, middle, out of the back drills, and setting up the back. He includes a drill progression that simplifies teaching the transition from the back to the middle. Aikens reveals advanced tips for tweaking a more advanced thrower. - In the final segment, full throws are demonstrated from both side and back views. - 63 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Discus]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-discus.html with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach - Coach Jim Aikens delivers it all in this comprehensive discus throw presentation. Coach Aikens begins with a technical discussion on general throwing principles and a brief stretching sequence applicable for all throwers. Aikens then moves into the discus throwing sequence beginning with the basics of the grip with instruction for two grip variations. - Aikens teaches the power position of the discus throw, detailing proper foot and body positioning and follows with demonstration for delivery methods. Aikens identifes a thrower's proper proper body angles that will lead to the most efficient throws. Aikens revels benefits and risks for non-reverse and reverse and provides detailed demonstrations of both release styles. - Aikens moves to the back of the ring skill set. He then proceeds with the transition from the back of the ring to the middle of the ring and then to the front. Aikens' innovate teaching methods are simplified with effective word cues, visual cues and with the use of simple props such as water bottles, chalk and cones. These teaching methods assist the athlete in grooving: a feel for the skill to be mastered. - Aikens completes the technical breakdown and demonstration with a series of full throws. Aikens shares over 30 drills to reinforce all technical aspects of the discus throw. He also dedicates a segment to showing how to implement teaching drills for a novice thrower. - In a final segment: Problems, Causes and Solutions Aikens emphasizes that it is quite easy to see what a thrower is doing wrong but much more difficult to diagnose the cause of the problem. He shares seven of the most common errors that he encounters with his throwers - and how to solve them. This is a home run presentation for any coach looking for a comprehensive how to guide for the discus throw. - 83 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Glide Shot Put]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-glide-shot-put.html with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach - Coach Jim Aikens brings you the most complete guide imaginable for teaching and coaching the glide shot put. Aikens begins with a general discussion of the skills that build a solid foundation for understanding of the objectives and the challenges of the glide technique. He includes key coaching points to assist you in glide instruction. Aikens shows a six-exercise thrower specific stretching routine before moving into Shot Put Specific Techniques that includes detailed breakdowns in each area of the throw. - Aiken's technique instruction begins with body position and proper grip of the shot that includes wide grip and power grip breakdowns. He provides a drill to help throwers determine the most powerful foot. - Aikens takes you through a whole body throw drill progression. This progression begins with perfecting a proper throw and flick release from the front of the ring and then, in sequence, moves to the back of the ring. Aikens teaches the two styles of glide technique: the rotate & lift (long short) and lift & rotate (short long) with tips to determine the best style for each athlete. Aikens comprehensively details each style step-by-step from start to finish. Every phase of each style includes detailed explanation and teaching with justification for all technical aspects. Demonstrations are clear and precise and shown from key angles that afford the coach more visual cues to look with their throwers. - Aikens dips into his library of glide drills yo give you 15 additional drills to enhance glide success. In his final segment, Problems, Causes, and Solutions, Aikens identifies eight common problem areas in the glide and for each, shares the cause of the problem along with a solution. Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive guide to teaching and coaching the Glide Shot Put that is available anywhere. - 93 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Long Jump and Triple Jump]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-long-jump-and-triple-jump.html with Gary Derks, Cinco Ranch HS (TX) Head Track & Field Coach - Gary Derks begins this presentation with a segment how to assess talent, both tangible and intangible, amongst your athletes to find those that possess the skill set attributes best suited for the long jump and triple jump. - In the long jump protion of his presentation, Coach Derks takes you onto the runway and into the pit to break down every segment of the long jump event. Derks major focus is how best to transition horizontal velocity into vertical height and minimize the loss of momentum. Derks demonstrates proper sprint mechanics to generate maximum speed to the board, proper step technique at the board, proper takeoff angles for the torso and the limbs, movement during flight including the hitch kick and arm movement, and the extension for the landing. - In the Triple Jump Mechanics segment, Derks reinforces the need for generating maximum runway speed in the long jump. He details the hop, step and jump phases with specific technical instruction of each phase. He includes over 60 drills and exercises to incorporate into your jumps training regimen in several areas, including; general team warm-up, movement prep, bounding, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, core exercises, hurdle mobility, sand pit exercises, hill work and med ball routine. - 75 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the High Jump]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-high-jump.html with Gary Derks, Cinco Ranch HS (TX) Head Track & Field Coach - Coach Gary Derks is known for developing great high school high jumpers. In this 10-Part information loaded instructional DVD, Coach Derks shares a comprehensive program for teaching, coaching, training and developing a strong high jump presence for your team. - In Part 1, Assessing High Jump Talent, Derks describes to you how to identify, test and select athletes with the attributes best suited for the high jump. Part 2 features High Jump Mechanics. Derks presents a step-by-step breakdown of the 10 phases of the high jump. This instruction includes detailed specifics for finding the proper approach. Derks not only shares how to technically execute each phase, he explains the why of each phase and includes invaluable coaching tips for how to spot and correct the most common errors. - Parts 3 through 6 include a 12-exercise General Warm Up, an 11-exercise Movement Prep Phase, an 8-exercise Dynamic Flexibility routine and an 8-exercise Running Drill routine that all combine to prepare the athlete for the rigors of event specific training. - In Part 7, Specific High Jump Warm-up, Derks high jumpers demonstrate eight drills that touch on each phase of the jump. In Part 8, High Jump Practice Drills, Derks demonstrates over 20 high jump drills designed to train each technical phase of the event. Part 10 features Training Drills. Derks gives you over 50 drills in the following grouped areas: strength development and weight training exercises, core strength, hurdle mobility, bounding drills, sand pit drills, hill drills and a med ball routine. - 84 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for Distance/Middle Distance]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-distance-middle-distance.html with Pat Tyson, Gonzaga University Head Cross Country Coach, Coach/Distance; former Mead HS (WA) Head Boys' Cross Country Coach (12x Team Champions) - Pat Tyson has a proven formula for Cross Country success as evidenced with his Mead (WA) High School program amassing 12 State Championships under his leadership. In this presentation, Coach Tyson shares with you the critical training elements of his legendary success. - In Part 1) Stretches; Tyson demonstrates a flowing warm up that includes over 20 exercises. Tyson shares his prescription for frequency and repetitions and includes his ideas on the importance of post workout stretching vs. pre workout stretching. Throughout the routine, Tyson offers advice for implementation, as well as advice for appropriate ability level modifications. - In Part 2) Core Exercises, Tyson shares over 15 exercises to develop core strength, as well as ideas for incorporating the routine into your practice. Along with the core exercises, Tyson provides a push-up routine he feels develops appropriate upper body strength for runners. - In Part 3) Track and Field Drills, Tyson gives you four of his favorite training drills. Along with the conditioning benefit of the drills, Tyson incorporates form running, race strategies, and training runners to finish strong. - Seeded throughout the entire presentation are coaching nuggets from Tyson's experience as a successful collegiate runner at Oregon along with his 35+ years as a highly successful coach. - 65 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for the Hurdles]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-the-hurdles.html with Andrew Blanks, Westbury HS (TX) Head Coach - Andrew Blanks has enjoyed considerable success coaching hurdlers at Houston (TX) Westbury HS. In Ahtlens in 2004, Blanks had two former hurdlers make the finals in Men's 400M Hurdles. Coach Blanks feels strongly that success with hurdlers lies in the art of teaching the event and in this presentation, shares with you his progressions and sequences for teaching the hurdles. - Coach Blank's begins with a nine-phase progression of hurdle walkovers. Blanks believes that the walkover sequence affords the hurdler to drill a variety of key technical components for the hurdles, along with the added benefit of mobilities for the athlete. Blanks focuses upon the arm position and the proper technique for both the lead leg and trail leg. Blanks shares a series of hurdle specific stretches he believe are critical for healthy training and technical enhancement. Blanks carries the technical elements from the controlled walkover drills into running the hurdles and shares technique, drills and strategies for the 100/110 and the 300 hurdles. - Blanks approach is simple and precise and his methods are innovative and effective. - 33 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Track and Field News Presents: Technique and Drills for Sprints]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/track-and-field-news-presents-technique-and-drills-for-sprints.html with Brian Fitzgerald, Rio Mesa HS (CA) Head Track Coach - This excellent instructional Track & Field DVD covers speed, sprint mechanics, warm-up and drills, starts, acceleration mechanics, training and seasonal planning. Speed is defined as the product of stride length and stride frequency; Brian Fitzgerald works to improve both variables in his program. - Coach Fitzgerald's presentation begins with a lesson on how to generate more speed by increasing stride length and stride frequency. He includes a quick and easy to follow bounding routine and a body weight core strengthening routine. Fitzgerald then offers a breakdown of the necessary ingredients for attaining and maintaining exceptional sprint form. - Also included are over 20 warm-up and sprint drills. These drills follow a three-phase routine broken down into: rhythm drills, power drills, and speed drills. - Moving to the start, Fitzgerald presents the components of an effective start, including block and foot placement and alignment, hand position, desired body angles and how to get out of the blocks for an effective start. He also shows how to efficiently teach the start to an entire team in less than 5 minutes. In the acceleration phase, Fitzgerald presents drills and techniques to assist an athlete to achieve maximum velocity quickly and efficiently. - The training phase includes a breakdown of energy systems, how the systems are applicable to training high school athletes and specific workout examples for when and how to best train each system. Fitzgerald teaches how to breakdown the four phases of a season, and specifically shares how to design a season calendar with specific examples of the types of training that is essential for each of these phases. He includes a breakdown of an entire training week with workout suggestions. - This incredible presentation is sure to assist you and your athletes to achieve a higher level of sprint success. - 58 minutes. 2007.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[Incorporating Periodization into the High School Track Season]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/incorporating-periodization-into-the-high-school-track-season.html Vern Gambetta, Gambetta Sports Training Systems - Failing to plan is planning to fail. In this Track clinic presentation, Vern Gambetta walks you through the steps to planning a successful season for your track team. He discusses contemporary challenges like getting athletes fit at the beginning of the season, intensity of practices and growth and development. Gambetta also talks about the 5 S's: Speed, strength, stamina, suppleness and skill and how to break you season down into week by week planning to improve the 5 S's. Finally, Gambetta outlines considerations to look at when developing a plan, a contingency plan and several keys to develop your teams' training sessions. Have a reason, and a purpose, for everything you do each day! - 56 minutes. 2006.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[High Performance Training for Jumping Higher and Running Faster]]> http://www.howtocoachsports.com/track-and-field/high-performance-training-for-jumping-higher-and-running-faster.html Vern Gambetta, Gambetta Sports Training Systems - How does training transfer to the event? What can I do to maintain my athlete's health? Why should I train the core? How do I train the core? What age should I start plyometric training? Vern Gambetta answers these questions and many more in a clinic presentation explaining what you can implement with your athletes at your next practice to start making your team better. - 63 minutes. 2006.

Price:$39.99

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