Normally we equate a large degree of back arch as a beneficial element of ‘over the bar’ mechanics in the high jump. And by ‘we’ I mean ‘I’ because that is what I thought. But as I was watching Boo Schexnayder’s High Jump Technique and Teaching DVD, he said something quite different. When I posted…
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2011 New England Sprints & Jumps Clinic (Major Update)
Just a reminder that the ‘Early Bird’ registration discount comes to a close one week from today (June 15). So I highly recommend you sign up now, if you haven’t already. If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of diversity. So I’m really excited about the fact that our reach extends…
The Truth about ‘Peaking’
It’s Championship Season and, if you’re a coach, you’re hoping you’ve put your athletes in position to have their best performances during this small window of ‘win or go home’ meets. So at this time of year, I get a lot of questions about peaking. -What are the best workouts to get athletes to…
2011 New England Sprints & Jumps Clinic
The 2011 New England Sprints & Jumps clinic will be held at Brown University on Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24, 2011. Click here for more information and to register for the event: 2011 New England Sprints & Jumps Clinic If you have questions about the event, please post them in the comment section…