The training environment, depending on the situation, lies on both ends of the spectrum of control and influence we as coaches have on a practice session. The real art is managing the environmental factors that are both active and passively affecting what is taking place and what is being produced during the session. What can…
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6 Ways to Build Stronger Relationships With your (Student) Athletes
Along the way to becoming a better coach and educator in track and field, I’ve come across (in both academia and in real life) six traits I hold to be true of quality coaches that build not only strong individuals in body, but in mind and spirit as well. In turn, the athletes will, in…
Beware of the Blog
For coaches, the inclusion of the Internet has offered unlimited access to training materials of all sorts. Though I typically encourage the use of online blogs, books and video series to gain better knowledge of the sport, I caution coaches to filter the “good” from the “bad.” In order to become an expert you must…
How to Kick Ass This Season
For me, an indoor and spring track coach, the indoor track season starts in 24 days. The pressure and excitement are starting to build. I feel very good about my preparation for the upcoming season, as well as the upgrades I’m making to my programs. (Except for the part where Vince Anderson said I had…