Yesterday at practice I had my assistant coach lead the group of 100+ kids while I did some talent identification. Since it was about 30 degrees out and snowing, we weren’t exactly running fly 30s. So what was I looking for to determine who had innate athletic ability? This one skill. To your success, Latif…
Archives for 200 meter training
Who the $%&* is Marc Mangiacotti?
If you’ve been watching Marc Mangiacotti’s Master Class “Building the Perfect 100m Sprinter From Start to Finish” then you know what a steal it is. But some coaches have yet to get on board. And I’ve been trying to think of reasons why people don’t have it yet. It can’t be the price because…
How to Train 100 Meter Runners
Where I live, spring track officially starts March 21, one week from today. So this week is an important planning week because it sets the foundation for the progressions I’ll use this season. To help make sure you’re ready to help all of your 100m runners (as well as hurdlers, jumpers and 400 runners)…
Sprints Q&A: Block settings, finishing races and 400m workouts
Here are answers to three training questions I received lately: Question #1: What is your view on right leg vs left leg forward/back in blocks? -T.H. MY ANSWER: My view on right leg v left leg in the blocks is pretty standard, I believe. Generally, left handed people have their right leg forward in the…
Answers to track & field training questions
Today I’m guest blogging here at CompleteTrackandField.com. I want to share a few responses to some of the questions I’ve been getting. Since we’re ‘in season’ right now, I can’t commit to writing extensive responses, but I do the best that I can to share what I know. Q: My son is with the Edmonton…
Arm Action – The Easiest Way to Faster Running
Track and Field Coach Tom Tellez shows how to teach arm action and why it is crucial to the success of your sprinters.
Once taught properly, there will be an immediate impact on your athletes running speed.