All Track & Field Training and Coaching Articles
Featured Article
Does Video Help or Hurt Your Coaching Eye? – Apex Vaulting
Jumping
High Jump: “J” Doesn’t Always Mean Jump – By Travis Bishop, Elite High Jump Coach
High Jump Technique and Training – Jim Giroux
The High Jump Approach – Holly Kelly-Thompson
How to Run: Taller is Better! – By Travis Bishop, Elite High Jump Coach
Long Jump Technique and Training – Jim Giroux
Triple Jump Technique and Training – Jim Giroux
The Pole Vault – Getting Off the Ground – Larry Bartels
The Pole Vault Take-Off – Mark Strawderman
Use Adrenaline at the Right Time – Bill Falk
Self-Analysis of Your Pole Vault Technique – Bill Falk
Coaching the Long Jump – Boo Schexnayder
Long Jump Approach – Adarian Barr
Throwing
Discus Training Progression – Rob Lasorsa
Gripping & Release Drills for the Discus – Gary Aldrich
Basic Shot Put Technique (Shot Put Learn-By-Doing) – Mark Harsha
Feet Alignment in the Power Position of the Shot Put – Gary Aldrich
Glide Shot Put Technique – Rob Lasorsa
The Mental and Psychological Aspects of Throwing – Tony Dziepak, Track and Field Enthusiast
Middle School Shot – Virg Polak
A Beginner's Guide to Throwing the Weight – Matthew Ellis
Progressive Steps to Teaching the Javelin Throw – Rob Lasorsa
Teaching the Javelin – Jim Giroux
Power Clean Program for Throwers – Jud Logan
Kettlebell Lifting for Throwers – Matthew Ellis
Proper Cleaning And Storage Of Throwing Implements – Rob Lasorsa
Track & Field Throwing Implement Weight Requirements (Rules)
Stop that Yanking! Daniel McQuaid, Track coach at Wheaton North High School
Starting A New Throwing Program And Preparing For The Season by Jim Aikens, Burlington Central High School
To Wind Or Not To Wind – Daniel McQuaid, Wheaton North High School
Turbo Javelin Throwing Manual – Tom Petranoff, Two-time Javelin World Recordholder
How To Unwind (And Rewind) A Hammer Wire – Tony Dziepak, Track and Field Enthusiast
Throw Bros: The Inner-Circle Of Tom Walsh And Ryan Whiting - Judd Spicer
Basic Shot Put Preliminaries, Power Position, Delivery, and Follow-through - Tony Dziepak, Track and Field Enthusiast
Balancing Workouts in Training the Collegiate and Post Collegiate Hammer Thrower - the late Paul E. Turner, PhD- Harvard Univ.
Bringing the Conjugate System to the Throwing Ring – Jeremy Herring
Virtual Throws Conference
Gary Aldrich, Head Track Coach at Carnegie Mellon
Tom Walsh, 3x World Champion and Olympic Medalist Shot Putter
Tom Pukstys, 6x U.S. Champion American Record Holder and Coach of USA Javelin Project
Dane Miller, Owner of Garage Strength and USA Weightlifting Team Coach
Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist in the Shot Put
Nick Garcia, Renowned Coach at Norte Dame High School in CA.
David Sweeney, Throws Coordinator for Ireland Athletics
Jud Logan, Head Coach at Ashland University and 4x Olympic Hammer Thrower
Joe Kenn, Former Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers
Dr. Denise K. Wood, 4x Collegiate Champion and Former Throws Coach at Tennesse
Mac Wilkins, Olympic Medalist and Throw Coach of the US Olympic Training Center
Alex Heacock, Director of Track and Field at William & Mary
Ryan Crouser, Olympic Gold Medalist and shot put record holder
Al Fereshetian, Head Coach at Bates College
Dale Stevenson, 2012 Olympian Shot Putter & Throws Coach at Athletics New Zealand
Sean Donnelly, Team USA Hammer Thrower and 3x NCAA Champion
Kris Mack, USATF Chula Vista Olympic Training Site - Combined Events Coach
Brian Woodbury, Throws Coach at University of Maine & Founder of Slingshot Throws
Sprints and Hurdles
110 and 100 Meter Hurdles - Drills and Training – Jim Giroux
Hurdles Teaching Progression – Rob Lasorsa
Hurdles Training – The Lead Leg – Dave Labor
Sprinting the Florida Way – Sprint Training Workouts – Coach Mike Holloway, University of Florida
4x100: Consistency in the Exchange – Nick Stebenne
Starting Blocks (4-Point Start) – Nick Stebenne
Starting Blocks – Athlete Acceleration
Off Season Strengthening of the Sprinter and Jumper – Lee Taft
Identifying Potential Hurdlers / Developing Beginner Hurdlers – Steve McGill, Hurdle Specialist
When to Use "Psych Up" Strategies – Ryan Banta
What's all the buzz about Reaction Time? – Michael Cummings
Top 6 Most Effective Workouts for 300/400 Meter Hurdlers – Steve McGill
Classifying Spring Training Methods – Michael Khmel and Tony Lester
Middle Distance
The 800 Meters – Steve Gardiner
Objectives...Middle Distance and Distance Running – Bill Welch
Cross Country
Basic Cross Country Training – Coach Rich Wright
Objectives...Middle Distance and Distance Running – Bill Welch
Carbohydrate Needs for Runners – Brian Cook, Ph.D.
Creating a Training Plan for Cross Country – Coach Sean O'Connor
General Track & Field Articles
Benefits of Stretching – Ryan Krane
Coordination & Movement Skill Development – The Key to Long-Term Athletic Success – Brian Grasso
Curing the Runners Side Stitch – Coach Frank Pucher
Just Two Things to Relieve Your Runners Knee – Ryan Krane
Keeping Athletes Healthy with Foam Rollers – Mike Boyle
Lydiard or Lazy (High Volume Running) – Coach Frank Pucher
Choosing the right Track & Field Shoes & Replacement Spikes – Nick Stebenne
Medicine Ball Functional Training – Rob Lasorsa
Mental Preparation for the "BIG" Track Meet – Dr. Rick McGuire
Power Clean Program for Throwers – Jud Logan
Pre-Season Conditioning – Brad Hackett
Pre-Season Track & Field Conditioning – Coach Frank Pucher
Strength Training for the Track & Field Athlete – Coach Frank Pucher
Upper Body Plyometrics – Tommy Sutor
Warm-Up and Cool Down – Two Crucial Details on Race Day – Timothy Hale
How To Unwind (And Rewind) A Hammer Wire – Tony Dziepak, Track and Field Enthusiast
Medicine Ball Exercises for Strength and Power – Athletes Acceleration
Shoulder Strength and Stability for All Athletes – Dustin Hada, Athletes Acceleration
7 Awesome Medicince Ball Drills to Increase Speed! – Lee Taft, Lee Taft Athletic Consulting
Why Everyone Needs Core Training – Stuart McGill
The Essence of Athletic Development is Recovery – Brian Schiff
Best Diet to Increase Energy in Running – Health & Wellness 365
Body Awareness and Building Athleticism…Training for Success – Joe Napoli
The A-B-C's of Footwork – Steve Myrland