When starting a new track season, many coaches and athletes alike busy themselves setting goals based on performances from the previous year. Getting faster, stronger, tougher, and more powerful are among the many attributes that when increased can lead to new personal bests. But sometimes the new goals are still a ways off due to…
Archives for coaching the hurdles
Hurdle Nitty Gritty
It’s time to get down to the hurdle nitty gritty. My hurdle practices often resemble a borderline disaster. Sure, I have some kids who have finally developed the ability to three step, cut step and pull their trail leg through. But it’s hard to help them when I’m so distracted by the nightmare taking place…
Simplified Coaching in the Sprint Hurdles
Simplified Coaching in the Sprint Hurdles Boo Schexnayder, Schexnayder Athletic Consulting Introduction Coaching the sprint hurdles can be a daunting task… many variables and few constants. Here we ease coaching by developing a simple coaching system for the 100 and 110 hurdles. The key to simplifying the hurdles, as in any other technical event, lies…