Incorporating Plyometric Training to Improve Your Swimmer’s Start
Anyone familiar with Michael Phelps’ 100-meter butterfly race during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games knows that a race can be won or lost by the slimmest of margins. More>>
By Jessalyn McGuire
"It's elementary, My Young Wrestler"
When studying high school athletic programs that have had consistent success over a long period of time, most have a strong feeder system. More>>
By Matt Berglund
"Transitions to a High School Track or Cross Country Program"
One of the greatest thrills for a high school coach is the prospect of working with a new season full of eager and talented athletes each year. More>>
By Jeff Arbogast
The Advanced High School 800m Race
The high school 800-meter race is a true ‘hybrid’ event in that virtually any sound athlete has an opportunity to succeed, whether coming from a sprint background or coming from a history of cross country or distance running. More>>
Simplified Coaching in the Sprint Hurdles
Coaching the sprint hurdles can be a daunting task with many variables and few constants. Here we ease coaching by developing a simple coaching system for the 100-meter and 110-meter hurdles. More>>
By Boo Schexnayder
Structuring the 14-Workout Week in High School Cross Country
Fitting in the most work possible in a week's period is a daunting task for even the most experienced coach. Questions such as how much training, what type of training, and what order the training is given always seem to conflict, particularly when the added complexities of a meet or two are thrown into the mix. More>>
By Jeff Arbogast