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…
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100m Training Interview with Marc Mangiacotti
The other day I interviewed Marc Mangiacotti on a wide range of topics related to developing 100 meter sprinters. We had an interesting discussion and the transcribed result is 29 pages of really good ideas and information. I can honestly say I came out of it with some new ideas and I think you will…
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)…
3 Things I Learned at the Wisconsin Track Coaches’ Clinic
Two weekends ago I had the opportunity to speak at the Wisconsin State Track Coaches’ Clinic. With over 1000 coaches in attendance and in doing 6 presentations over the course of 2 days, I left with my head spinning. Before I jump in, I’d like to take a moment to thank the WISTCA staff….
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…
Steal this idea immediately!
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a thief. I steal other coaches’ ideas like it’s my job. In fact, I consider it to be a fundamental part of my job. I was a featured clinician this past weekend at the Wisconsin Track Coaches’ Clinic (I’ll be writing a review very soon) and despite…
Internet speed gurus and the people who love to hate them
I like to study the patterns. And I’ve found another one. It seems that a lot of brand name (and not so brand name) coaches out there have decided it’s their duty and responsibility to announce who is and is not qualified to create training products. They’ve also set the standard for what is…